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I know everyone is making a big deal about how Obama is the first black man to be elected President and all, but the thing that’s really a big deal is that he’s the first Columbia graduate to be elected President. He’s CC ‘83 (and I was CC ‘03—it’s like we’re twins!!).

Anyway, being as I am an illustrious alum of Columbia, I got sent an email by Columbia President Lee Bollinger all about how awesome this is. Text below:

Dear Columbian,

Yesterday’s election was historic, of course, and all of us who have graduated from Columbia have special reason for excitement. We note with pride that Barack Obama ‘83CC will be not only the first African-American but also the first Columbia degree-holder to occupy the Oval Office.

At Columbia we think continually about our role in helping to prepare remarkable men and women for leadership. With one alumnus, David Paterson ‘78CC, now serving as Governor of New York and another elected to the nation’s highest office, we are reminded of the University’s core commitment to public service and its tradition of producing outstanding leaders for our nation and our world.

You can read more about President-elect Barack Obama and Columbia in this Columbia news announcement. Whatever our political inclination, we can all take pride in having a Columbian in the White House.
All the best,

Lee C. Bollinger ‘71LAW
President
Columbia University