Messages to the Community

Messages From EVP Goldberg

On immigration policies and community support

June 26, 2018 - In light of today’s Supreme Court ruling related to a ban on immigration that primarily affects individuals from Muslim-majority countries, and recent disturbing news of fraught situations involving immigration enforcement at U.S. borders, we reiterate Columbia’s fundamental commitment to welcoming students, faculty and staff from around the world.

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Offering support in light of Kilauea

May 7, 2018 - I write to express concern for those of you with friends and family who may be affected by continuing news of earthquakes and safety evacuations related to Kilauea Volcano’s recent eruptions on Hawaii's Big Island.

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Free yoga, Well-Being Survey prizes, Events Council applications, and Race, Ethnicity and Inclusion Task Force update

April 16, 2018 - In these last days of classes, here are four things you can do for yourself and for our community.

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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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From the University

Reminder of resources in light of Port Authority Explosion

December 11, 2017 - For many, the news of an explosion in the city can be unsettling. We express our appreciation for the first responders who helped aid those who were directly impacted. In addition to support from individual school deans of students, there are immediate resources are available.

Updates on the Immigration Executive Order (a.k.a. the “travel ban”)

December 6, 2017 - Columbia remains concerned about the federal executive order that restricts travel to the United States by citizens of Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen. The United States Supreme Court permitted the ban to take effect while legal challenges are ongoing. We encourage students and other community members affected by the ban to contact David Austell, Director of the International Students and Scholars Office. Related: Friend of the Court Brief.

Expressing concern regarding the recent attack in Egypt

November 28, 2017 - The Columbia community is thinking of you and your families at home, and the ISSO team stands ready to assist you in any way during this time. In addition to support from individual school deans of students, there are immediate resources are available.

Expressing concern after tragic attack in NYC

October 31, 2017 - When events in our world and country result in fatal tragedy, Columbia University - a global community - feels and mourns the loss of life. We express profound grief and condolences to the families who lost loved ones today, and hope for those injured to experience a full recovery. We also share appreciation for the first responders who helped prevent further casualties. Resources are available to support Columbia students.

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Bulletins

DACA Update: Federal court rules in favor of DACA program

April 25, 2018 - We join with students, scholars, advocates and all who are heartened by recent news that DACA protections for undocumented students must remain and that the U.S. federal government must resume accepting new applications.

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.

DACA Update: Window to Apply for Renewals

January 17, 2018 - On January 13, 2018 the Department of Homeland Security announced it will resume the application renewal process for DACA students. In light of this announcement and the rapid pace of DACA developments, we encourage students with DACA to apply for renewal as soon as possible.

Columbia Joins Friend of the Court Brief on International Travel Ban

December 18, 2017 - Columbia is among 31 colleges and universities arguing in a friend of the court brief that international students, faculty and staff are vital to their institutions and the world, and that Presidential Proclamation No. 9645 -- the third presidential order banning nationals of Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S. -- contradicts the freedom of religion and equality embodied in the First and Fourteenth Amendments.