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The Office of University Life is your hub for University-wide student life information and initiatives.

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Student Resources

Health & Wellness

Access comprehensive physical and mental health services at Columbia.

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Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging

Organizations, resources and other offerings for a richly diverse community.

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Compliance and University Policies

Information about the Rules of University Conduct, and other essential Columbia policies.

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Maps & Locations

Find your way around campus, plus dining, libraries, gender-neutral restrooms, ATMs and more.

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Messages to the Community

Take the Columbia Student Well-Being Survey!

March 26, 2018 - Today begins the Columbia Student Well-Being Survey, an important way for you to contribute to what we know about campus life, mental health and gender-based misconduct. By sharing your knowledge and experiences, we can work toward specific changes to help inform and strengthen resources, programs and campus life for all Columbia students.
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An Update on Columbia's Support for our DACA Students and the DACA program

March 5, 2018 - In this time of uncertainty about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) protection against deportation, I am writing to reiterate Columbia’s support both for our own students with DACA and for the DACA program. 
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On Sitting, Walking and Winter Wellness Days

January 29, 2018 - I think we can all relate to the need to slow down, at least every once in a while, and that taking steps, whether by sitting, walking or just taking a deep breath, can make a real difference in how we feel. Wellness Days at Columbia provide a jumpstart, with many paths for fun, relaxation and learning. 

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Join the Student Survey Leadership team

January 17, 2018 - Columbia has teamed up with the World Health Organization to do a University-wide survey this spring of all students on campus climate and student well-being. Apply now to be a student leader of the survey team. 

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Student Voices

Be part of a Columbia-wide initiative to improve life on campus, and put new leadership skills into action: Apply now to be a Survey Ambassador and join the inaugural Columbia student survey leadership team. Details here.

Guest blog: We are Columbia

Samia Abedin (Columbia College '19),  creator of "We Are Columbia" - a video challenging students to be uncomfortable and talk to each other, writes about her project. 

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Student Voices: Kinikia Reid

Kinikia Reid (Midwifery ‘17) spoke to the Race, Ethnicity and Inclusion Task Force Awareness Project.

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Upcoming Events

The 21st Annual David N. Dinkins Leadership and Public Policy Forum with Keynote Eric Holder (International & Public Affairs)

24
Apr
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
6:00pm to 7:00pm

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder joins SIPA Dean Merit Janow and former NYC Mayor Professor David N. Dinkins for the 21st annual Leadership and Public Policy Forum. Followed by a panel on the incarceration crisis with former Philadelphia Mayor Professor Michael Nutter, Professor Ester Fuchs and others.

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Office of University Life - Sunset Yoga on Morningside

25
Apr
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
6:00pm to 7:00pm

Take time for a mindful, stress-reducing, and fun break! The Office of University Life hosts free, open-level yoga classes every Wednesday, April 11th through May 9th at 6 pm on Mathematics Lawn - just in time for sunset.

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Get with the Times: Equality Out Loud with Actor Samira Wiley (School of the Arts)

26
Apr
Thursday, April 26, 2018 7:30pm

Join a conversation with actor Samira Wiley and New York Times Associate Editor Jazmine Hughes. Wiley, known for her breakout roles in the critically-acclaimed "Orange Is the New Black" and "The Handmaid’s Tale," will share her experiences as an African American, gay woman in the entertainment industry, and discuss how she has recently become a role model for young people around the world, championing the rights and safety of the LGBTQ community and people of color.

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Office of University Life- Sunset Yoga on Morningside

02
May
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
6:00pm to 7:00pm

Take time for a mindful, stress-reducing, and fun break!

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Office of University Life- Sunset Yoga on Morningside

09
May
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
6:00pm to 7:00pm

Take time for a mindful, stress-reducing, and fun break!

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