University Life Forums
November 19, 2024 - This post-election webinar considered the potential impact of the 2024 U.S. Election, including what policies the next Presidential administration may bring, the makeup of the 119th Congress, and other notable state and local voting and election trends.
November 3, 2022 - This conversation, with a range of Columbia experts, explored the unrest in Iran within the broader historical and geo-political context, where it may lead, and how it connects with other global challenges.
March 8, 2022 - In this keynote talk, Dr. Anne Marie Albano, Professor of Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry) at Columbia, focused on helping build resiliency, and provided actionable tools to transform anxiety into guidance and meaning. This event was in partnership with The School of International and Public Affairs.
Awakening Our Democracy
October 22, 2024 - With 2024 U.S. Election approaching, questions about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and the fragility of our democracy abound. AI provides opportunities to protect and promote democracy. Without AI literacy and guardrails, however, AI could be used to mislead and misinform voters. Some say our ability to successfully navigate this election season will be all about AI literacy. This panel discussion explored the impact of AI on the 2024 elections.
March 30, 2023 - For decades, many universities have used race as a factor in admissions decisions. This panel discussion will explore the significant questions surrounding the two cases on this subject that are before the Supreme Court. President Lee C. Bollinger offered opening remarks grounded in his newly released book, in which he and his co-author make the case that America’s obligation to remediate past discrimination based on race is not only constitutionally permissible, it is morally mandated.
February 15, 2024 - The need for civic dialogue has never been greater. Our panel of experts, co-hosted by University Life and the Journalism School, explored how the often binary conversations around current events inform our understanding of democracy, the elements that prevent us from coming together for civil discourse, and where we go from here. This event is part of the Dialogue Across Difference Initiative.