Events and Opportunities, 10/25-11/8

Dear Students, 

We hope you’ll join us for Women, Life, Freedom: Iran's Movement for Women's Rights on Thursday, November 3rd from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. This conversation, with a range of Columbia experts, will explore the unrest in Iran within the broader historical and geo-political context, where it may lead, and how it connects with other global challenges. This virtual event is co-sponsored by University Life and the Office of the President. 

Learn more, register and submit questions for the panelists here.

Iranian students and students of the diaspora seeking a supportive space: 

• Morningside/Manhattanville students: You are invited to join a weekly in-person support group hosted by Counseling and Psychological Services beginning this Thursday, October 27 at 4 PM. To register, email Wardeh C. Hattab, LCSW at [email protected] with “Iranian Student Group" in the subject line. For individual support, students may call 212-854-2878 or drop-in for urgent concerns or a problem-solving/coping skills session.
• CUIMC students: Individual counseling and support sessions are available for students seeking additional support. Visit the Student Health portal or call 212-305-3400 to schedule a support session.

Events and Opportunities with University Life:

• MOVEmber Well-being Challenge (Hybrid). This month-long experience takes inspiration from scavenger hunts and fitness challenges to promote multiple dimensions of well-being. All students are welcome to join the group challenge on the MoveSpring app, but spaces are limited! RSVP by this Friday, October 28. Daily challenges November 1 - 30. Learn more and register.
• Social Justice Mini-Grant Program. University Life invites students to apply for the Social Justice Mini-Grant Program and share innovative ideas to address social injustices, including efforts to bring awareness to racial, economic, accessibility and educational inequities. Apply here by Monday, November 7.
• LGBTQ+ Roundtable with Columbia Faculty (In-Person). University Life, in partnership with the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement and the School of Nursing, invites you to a roundtable event where Columbia Faculty will share their experiences navigating their identities as members of the LGBTQ+ community in higher education. Appetizers and University Life swag will be provided. Thursday, November 10, 6:00 - 7:30 PM. Learn more and register.
• Rocky Horror Picture Show (In-Person). Join the University Life Events Council, in collaboration with Ferris Reel Film Society and GS Alliance, for a thrilling live action performance and screening of the classic Rocky Horror Picture Show. Come early to grab a good seat and a prop bag while they last! Thursday, November 10, 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Learn more and register. 
• Yoga Class (In-Person). Take a break and relax with yoga in Earl Hall, hosted by Religious Life every Thursday. Please bring your own mat and arrive 5-10 minutes early to sign in and set up. Thursday, October 27, 7:00 - 8:00 PM. Learn more.
   

Community Citizenship Initiative Events
The following events fulfill one of the requirements for the Community Citizenship Initiative (CCI). ALL new students are required to complete CCI by November 4.

• Surviving and Thriving When Dating Goes Digital (Virtual). Join Sexual Violence Response for a workshop breaking down how you can set boundaries, navigate consent, and enhance your safety in the world of online dating. Attending this event fulfills the Sexual Respect component. Tuesday, October 25, 6:00 - 7:30 PM. Learn more and register. 
• Campus Conversations (Hybrid). Campus Conversations offer students a way to talk about identity and community with peers across schools. Attending a Campus Conversation event fulfills the Inclusion & Belonging component. Lunch will be provided at in-person conversations. Register for one of our upcoming conversations or complete this form to get notified about future events:
  • Wednesday, October 26, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
  • Thursday, October 27, 3:30 - 5:00 PM
  • Friday, October 28, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
  • Tuesday, November 1, 3:30 - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday, November 2, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
  • Thursday, November 3, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
• Film Screening: The Killing Nurses of the Third Reich (In-Person). Join the School of Nursing for a screening and discussion of Caring Corrupted: the Killing Nurses of the Third Reich, a documentary about the nurses and doctors who used their medical training to participate in Nazi Germany’s genocide. This event fulfills the Inclusion & Belonging component. Thursday, October 27 3:30 - 5:30 PM. Learn more and register.
• Responding to Disclosures (Virtual). This workshop facilitated by Sexual Violence Response will teach you how to respond in a helpful and supportive way when a peer or loved one discloses harm that occurred to them. Attending this event fulfills the Sexual Respect component. Friday, October 28, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Learn more and register.
• Accepting Rejection (In-Person and Open to CC/SEAS Undergraduates). Learn skills to cope with emotions related to rejection in romantic relationships. Gain skills that will help you communicate clearly and respectfully when delivering or accepting rejection. Attending this event fulfills the Sexual Respect component. Tuesday, November 1, 4:00 - 5:30 PM. Learn more and register.
• Reflecting on Burnout (In-Person). Join GSAS students Demi Fortson, Madison Ogletree, and Sam Niu for a Campus Conversation reflecting on the particular challenges that graduate BIPOC students and ways to combat burnout. Attending this event fulfills the Inclusion & Belonging component. Tuesday, November 1, 5:30 - 7:00 PM. Register here.
• The Art + Science of Flirting (In-Person). Interested in improving your flirting skills? Join Dr. Jane Bogart, Director of Well-Being and Health Promotion at CUIMC and author of Sexploration: The Ultimate Guide to Feeling Truly Great in Bed, for an interactive workshop to help you improve your communication skills and make meaningful connections. Attending this event fulfills the Sexual Respect component. Thursday, November 3, 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Learn more and register.

Happening Around Campus

• From Memory to the Senses: Celebrating a Decade of Discovery (In-Person) This panel discussion hosted by the Zuckerman Institute will explore big questions about how the brain works and reflect on the institute’s work over the past 10 years. Tuesday, October 25, 6:00 - 7:15 PM. Register here.
• Red Herring: A Talk by Julian Brave NoiseCat (Hybrid). The Indigenous writer, activist, and policy advocate will talk about the battle between commercial fishermen and Indigenous Alaskans over one of the last remaining herring fisheries in the North Pacific. Tuesday, October 25, 5:45 - 7:00 PM. Register here
• Open for Climate Justice: Conversations with Columbia Climate School Researchers (Virtual). Columbia Libraries will host a conversation about why making climate research accessible to the public is essential to movements for climate justice. Wednesday, October 26, 1:00 - 2:00 PM. Register here.
• Conversation with NYC Council Member Shaun Abreu (In-Person). Council Member Abreu, a first-generation Columbia graduate of the Political Science Department, will share how he built a successful political career and his experience representing Manhattan’s 7th District. Hosted by the Institute of Latin American Studies. Wednesday, October 26, 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Register here.
• Dobbs and the Roberts Court's Racial Common Sense (In-Person). This talk by  Professor Khiara M. Bridges will explore how racism has influenced the Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts, including its recent decision to reverse Roe v. Wade? Thursday, October 27, 1:00 - 2:30 PM. Register here.
• LGBTQIA+ History Month Panel (Virtual). Join Columbia School of Social Work’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for a panel featuring John Sefakis, Karmen Paley, Lena Horné, Ozzy Orozco, Nancy Nogood, and Sarose Klein. Thursday, October 27, 1:00 - 2:30 PM. Register here.
• Changing the Subject: Feminist and Queer Politics in Neoliberal India (In-Person). The Institute for the Study of Sexuality and Gender and the South Asia Institute will host Srila Roy for a conversation about the rapidly changing gender and sexual politics in India and her new book. Thursday, October 27, 4:10 - 5:30 PM.  Register here.
• Editor Night at SPS: What We Learned in the Pandemic (In-Person). Join the School of Professional Studies for a conversation about what science journalists have learned from covering the COVID-19 pandemic with Laura Helmuth, editor in chief of Scientific American. Thursday, October 27, 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Register here.
• The Sacred and the Scared (In-Person). Author, writer, producer and three-time Survivor contestant Jonathan Penner will share a history of horror with photos, clips and posters from over 75 classic films. Hosted by the School of the Arts’ Film Program. Friday, October 28, 5:00 - 6:30 PM. Register here. 
• Film Screening: The Condor & The Eagle (In-Person). Watch this documentary about the work of Indigenous environmental activists with Columbia Libraries. A Q&A with Casey Camp-Horinek will follow. Friday, October 28, 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Register here.
• Halloween Haven (In-Person). Join CUIMC’s Office of Government and Community Affairs for a family-friendly event, featuring spooky readings, children’s book giveaways, goodie bags, and more. Monday, October 31, 2:00 - 5:00 PM.  Learn more. 
• Viral Justice: Pandemics, Policing, and Public Bioethics (Virtual). The Division of Ethics will host Ruha Benjamin, PhD for a presentation on incarceration, policing and health justice. Tuesday, November 1, 4:30 - 6:00 PM. Register here.

Visit University Life’s website, Instagram and Facebook for more information and events, and please reach out to [email protected] with any suggestions or questions.

Take care,

Joseph Defraine Greenwell, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
University Life
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Ixchel Rosal
Senior Associate Vice President for Student Life
University Life
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