Winter 2017–18 MORGAN PARKER ’10 ON BEAUTY AND BEYONCÉ A DIRECTOR IN D.C. STEPHANIE STEBICH ’88 LEADS THE SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM TOUCHDOWN! Columbia LIONS FOOTBALL College BRINGS THE FIRE Today Changing Why campuses nationwide are prioritizing their students’ mental health MINDS MICHAEL EDMONSON CC’20 Help us build a vibrant community that strengthens the past, present and future of Columbia College. GET INVOLVED TODAY! As a Mentor As an Ambassador Join the new Odyssey Mentoring Program Interview applicants to the College and provide support and guidance to by representing Columbia wherever students and young alumni, while also you are. (Each interview takes less expanding your alumni network. than an hour!) As a Leader As a Supporter Volunteer with one of our many alumni All gifts to the Columbia College Fund committees to help shape programs and support alma mater through the activities for students and fellow alumni. Core to Commencement campaign. college.columbia.edu/campaign/volunteer •
[email protected] Contents features 20 Under Pressure Anxiety on campus is a national concern. How are colleges supporting students’ emotional well-being? By Alexis Boncy SOA’11 26 The Work of Art Stephanie Stebich ’88 boldly steps into her new role as a Smithsonian director. By Anne-Ryan Heatwole JRN’09 30 Think Ink Publisher Louis Rossetto ’71 kicks off a new book venture — with an old-fashioned twist. By Boris Kachka ’97, JRN’98 Cover: Illustration by Scott Bakal Contents departments alumninews 3 Message from Dean James J. Valentini 38 Message from CCAA President How the College is prioritizing student Michael Behringer ’89 mental health and wellness.