This Week at Columbia: Events & Opportunities (4/16)

Dear Students, 

As we approach the end of the semester, we write to share news of events and opportunities available to you. We hope you’ll take a break at one or more of these upcoming events.

All events below are in Eastern Time, free, and open to all students unless otherwise noted. 

University Life Events & Opportunities

• Campus Conversations (In-Person). We’re hosting student-led Campus Conversations throughout April. Upcoming topics include:
  • Accessibility on Campus for Invisible Illnesses
  • Inclusivity and Belonging @ Columbia
  • Balancing Acts: Navigating Freedom of Speech
• Grad Hangout: Afro-Caribbean Dance Workshop (In-Person). University Life invites you to join us for our final Grad Hangout of the semester! Led by instructors from Cumbe Dance, experience the energy, passion, and community rooted within Afro-Caribbean dances and rhythms. Wednesday, April 17, 2 - 3 p.m. Register here.
• Navigating Disability Disclosure Conversations (Virtual). Join University Life in collaboration with the Columbia Health Disability Services for a workshop exploring how to disclose a disability. We’ll discuss how to navigate conversations with faculty, future employers, and friends, as well as relevant disability policies. Thursday, April 18, 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. Register here.
• LGBTQIA+ Faculty Roundtable (In-Person). University Life, in partnership with the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement, invites you to a roundtable event where Columbia Faculty will share their experiences navigating their identities as members of the LGBTQIA+ community in higher education. Dinner will be provided. Thursday, April 18, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Register here.
• Campus Conversations: LGBTQIA+ Rights & Advocacy (In-Person). This workshop will explore our understanding of LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences and the impact of recent legislation in the U.S. on the lives of LGBTQIA+ people.  Lunch will be provided. Friday, April 19, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Register here.
• Night at Butler: Campfire Hangout (In-Person). Join the University Life Events Council and Columbia University Libraries for a night to relax and decompress before finals! Activities include a scavenger hunt, a ghost story room, nature crafts, board games, themed snacks (in Kent Hall), swag and more. Wednesday, May 1, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Register here. 
• Baccalaureate Service (In-Person). Religious Life invites graduating seniors to participate in this multi-faith ceremony. Service highlights include musical performances, reflections, and readings by students from diverse faith traditions, and a custom pin for all graduates who attend. This event is for undergraduate students and their guests. Sunday, May 12, 10 - 11:15 AM. Learn more and register here
• Yoga Class (In-Person). Take a break and relax at this yoga class in Earl Hall, hosted by Religious Life. Please bring your own mat and arrive 5-10 minutes early to sign in and set up. Thursday, April 18, 7 - 8 p.m. Learn more.

Looking to Get Involved Next Year?

• Apply to Join the University Life Events Council 2024-25! Be a part of shaping the events and activities that connect students across Columbia. We are now accepting applications for next year’s University Life Events Council! Apply by Wednesday, April 24.
• Apply to Become a University Life Ambassador 2024-25! Passionate about building community at Columbia? As a University Life Ambassador, you can help promote a welcoming, inclusive environment for all Columbia students. Apply by Friday, May 10.

Social Justice Mini-Grant Spotlight

• Asian Gender Equality Panel (In-Person). This panel, featuring Columbia alum Annie Liang-Zhou and Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya, brings together an artist and a green developer for a discussion spotlighting the prevalent injustices Asian women face. Co-sponsored by University Life and the Institute for the Study of Sexuality and Gender. Wednesday, April 17, 6 - 8 p.m. Register here. 

April Is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Join Columbia Health Sexual Violence Response for these upcoming events aimed at preventing sexual violence, fostering a respectful community, and supporting hope and healing:

• Self-Care Fair
  Monday, April 22, 12 - 3 p.m.
  In-Person
   
• Wear Denim and Connect with SVR
  Wednesday, April 24
  Hybrid

See All Events.

Almost an alum?
The Columbia Alumni Association wants to welcome the Class of 2024with these events:

• Columbia Pride: Graduating Students Brunch (In-Person). Join Columbia Pride for a celebratory brunch welcoming the Class of 2024 to the alumni community! Please note: Student tickets cost $10. Sunday, April 21, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Register here.
• Alumni Rising: Celebrating 2024 Graduates (In-Person). Celebrate your achievements with the Asian Columbia Alumni Association, Black Alumni Council, and Latino Alumni Association of Columbia University! Free for the Class of 2024. Thursday, April 25, 6 - 8 p.m. Register here.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Looking to get involved with research at Columbia as an undergraduate student? Explore opportunities through this new portal created by The Office of the Executive Vice President for Research. Learn more.

Take care,

Joseph Defraine Greenwell, Ed.D.

Senior Vice President for Student Affairs
University Life
Gender Pronouns: He/Him/His

Ixchel Rosal

Senior Associate Vice President for Student Life
University Life
Gender Pronouns: She/Her/Hers