Spring greetings!

Our Programs

The Center for Group Studies (CGS) had a productive winter and spring. We began our Spring Training Program on February 7 and held our Weekend Training Program March 4-6. Both programs had a number of returning students as well as new faces. Our next Weekend Training Program, May 20-22, is fully registered with students from locations including Nova Scotia, Germany and Texas. We're also offering four week Summer Workshops that run June 6 through July 27. Registration forms may be downloaded from our website.

2005 AGPA Conference

We had a grand old time at this year's AGPA Conference in New York on March 7-12. Our AGPA booth proved popular for conference goers. Many people stopped by to chat with faculty and staff, picked up materials and signed up for our mailing list. We handed out pens with the CGS logo and articles on group written by our faculty members. On the less academic and sweeter side, our Dove chocolates were a big hit! We continue to feed people well.

CGS Faculty Members Gail Brown, Phyllis Cohen, Jacqueline Fish, Lena Furgeri, Martha Gunzburg, Lucy Holmes, Ronnie Levine, Louis Ormont, Robert Weinstein and Ellen Wright presented at panels throughout the conference. Ronnie Levine was made a Fellow of AGPA, and was honored at a ceremonial presentation.

CGS Open House

CGS held a successful Open House on a lovely, sunny Sunday, April 17. Faculty and staff enthusiastically chatted with prospective students and everyone enjoyed wonderful snacks and cocktails

15th Anniversary Celebration

We're celebrating our 15th Anniversary on May 21, 2005 from 5-8 PM with a cocktail party and buffet featuring live music and dancing at the beautiful Columbia University Faculty House. Please share this exciting evening with us. Live music, a gorgeous view of the city and delicious food and cocktails make this the perfect way to kick off your summer.

We are creating a Fundraising Journal for the 15th Anniversary Celebration, which will be handed out to everyone who attends. Anyone may place an ad to honor or acknowledge CGS. Contact us for more information on the fundraising journal and celebration

Graduation

We will honor our Local and Weekend Training graduates by presenting certificates at a celebratory brunch during the May Weekend Training Program on Sunday, May 22, 2005. Please contact the CGS office for details about time and location, which will be also be posted on our website when they become available.

Parking Discount for CGS Members

Reminder: Discount parking is available across the street from the CGS office. Please contact us to receive your coupon.

Registration forms for both the Summer Workshops and Weekend Training Program may be downloaded from our website. Information about CGS programs and transcripts may be requested on our website.

Please check back often for updated CGS news.

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