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Columbia University Facilities and Operations Executive Vice President Receives City & State Reports 2015 Award for Excellence in the Promotion of Workplace Diversity

Safety on campus was again rated highest in satisfaction of the categories across the 20 schools and affiliates surveyed in the March 2015 Student Quality of Life survey, a biennial University-wide survey that aims to characterize student satisfaction and provide data that will ultimately enhance the student experience at Columbia.

The David and Helen Gurley Brown Institute for Media Innovation at Pulitzer Hall, part of the Columbia Journalism School, was awarded a 2015 Interiors Merit Award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) New York Chapter.

Columbia University was a grand prize winner of the Barnes & Noble College InstaBuild Video Challenge.

The Women Builders Council (WBC), an organization representing and advocating for women in the construction industry, honored four Columbia-affiliated women with an Outstanding Woman Award.

On February 26, 2015, the Columbia University Department of Public Safety held its annual Promotion, Awards & Recognition Ceremony at Low Library.

Columbia was named one of “17 Amazing Green College Campuses” by Mother Nature Network, an environmental news outlet that combines unconventional and lively green content alongside breaking environmental news from around the web.

The Columbia Health Sexual Violence Response and Barnard Well Woman programs were awarded the Avon Foundation’s Ambassador Award for their partnership in the Step Up! bystander training. The Award was presented at Avon’s Tribute Reception on November 20, 2014 in recognition of the team’s work towards fostering a safe environment for the Barnard/Columbia community. The Avon Foundation’s annual Tribute Reception honors individuals and organizations committed to ending both breast cancer and domestic violence.