News Archive

Drag Bingo, Awakening our Democracy, Spring Crafting, and Other Events and Opportunities, 3/14-30

Call for Student Films, Pop-Up Concert, Who Reads in America? and Other Events and Opportunities, 3/7-21

James Jennings, Jr. is a second-year Master’s student in the African and African American Diaspora Studies Department. He is a Double Discovery Teaching Fellow, educating high school students in popular African American protest music and literature and the poetry of the Harlem Renaissance. In this post, James reflects on his academic journey, family history, work as a teacher, and the importance of Black Studies as a discipline.

Faculty Roundtables, Call for Commencement Performers, Black History Month Events and Other Events and Opportunities, 2/21-3/7

We are pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Social Justice Mini-Grant program. The program supports student projects that provide opportunities for the Columbia community to learn about racial, economic, accessibility, educational and other inequities.

Self-compassion has been shown to be a powerful tool for improving coping skills and enhancing emotional well-being. During this workshop, Aisha Holder, PhD will discuss the building blocks of self-compassion – mindfulness, self-kindness, and common humanity. 

Tanya, a recipient of Columbia’s Scholarship for Displaced Students, founded a mentorship program for Ukrainian students who want to continue their education during the war. Her goal is to prepare a new generation of Ukrainians to play an integral part in their country’s post-war reconstruction.

Practicing Self-Compassion, Lunar New Year Celebration, Yoga, and Other Events and Opportunities 1/24-2/7

Affinity Spaces, Virtual Speed Friending, Columbia Clue Chase, and Other Events and Opportunities 1/17-31

University Life builds community for all students across all schools and all campuses, and connects you with opportunities and resources. We’re here for you, and we hope to see you at some of our upcoming events.