Events Newsletter 2022-23

Events and Opportunities, 3/14-30

Drag Bingo, Awakening our Democracy, Spring Crafting, and Other Events and Opportunities, 3/14-30

March 14, 2023
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Dear Students, 

We hope you’ll join us for Awakening Our Democracy: Affirmative Action, the Supreme Court and the Road Ahead for Higher Education, happening Thursday, March 30 from 12:00 - 1:30 PM. 

For decades, many universities have used race as a factor in admissions decisions. At this panel discussion, we will explore the significant questions surrounding the two cases on this subject that are before the Supreme Court. This event is co-sponsored by University Life, Office of the President, and Columbia Law School, and is part of the Awakening Our Democracy series. Registration requires UNI login.

Register here. 

University Life Events & Opportunities

  • CU Film Showcase: Call for Student Films! The University Life Events Council wants to showcase short (2-10 minute) films created by students from the Columbia community. Selected films will be shared at the CU Film Showcase in Lerner Cinema on Thursday, April 6. Submission deadline: Sunday, March 19. Learn more and submit.
  • Small Group Lunch with Joseph Greenwell, Vice President for Student Affairs (Hybrid). Join Joseph Greenwell, Vice President for Student Affairs, for a lunchtime conversation and an opportunity to get to know peers  from across the University. Lunch will be provided. Please note: These are small group settings. If we cannot accommodate everyone who has interest, we will host more sessions like this in the future. Tuesday, March 21, 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Register here. 
  • Small Group Coffee with Joseph Greenwell at CUIMC (Hybrid). Get to know Joseph Greenwell, chat about your Columbia experiences, and meet peers! Tea, coffee, and snacks will be provided. Please note: These are small group settings. If we cannot accommodate everyone who has interest, we will host more sessions like this in the future. Thursday, March 23, 4:00  - 5:00 PM. Register here. 
  • Financial Wellness & You: From Student to Graduate and Beyond (Virtual). This presentation will share resources, tools, and key contacts to help you prepare for graduation and the next phase of your journey toward financial well-being. This event is part of the Graduate Initiative for Inclusion and Engagement and is co-sponsored by Student Financial Services. Thursday, March 23, 12:00 - 1:30 PM. Register here.
  • Drag Bingo (In-Person). Join the University Life Events Council for a fabulous night of bingo hosted by the most talented host and performer in NYC, Shequida! Play bingo, win prizes, and enjoy the show! Co-sponsored by GS Alliance. Thursday, March 23, 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Register here.
  • The Academic Publishing Process (Virtual). University Life, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and The Center for Nonfiction welcome you to a workshop exploring the landscape of university presses. Learn about the different types of academic books and how to find presses and editors for scholarly manuscripts. Thursday, March 23, 6:00 - 7:30 PM. Register here.
  • Financial Well-being: Tax Season Q&A Session (Virtual). Student Financial Services is partnering with University Life to answer your questions about student finances this tax season. Monday, March 27, 4:00 - 5:00 PM. Register here.
  • Art After Five: Spring Edition (In-Person) Stop by to create art, meet students from across the University, and reflect on multiple aspects of your well-being. Available crafts will include collage, button-making, DIY flower crowns, and more! Tuesday, March 28, 5:00 - 6:00 PM. Register here. 
  • Reading Group Opportunities (In-Person) Religious Life invites you to its Community Reading Groups, an opportunity to build community, read great texts, and engage in meaningful discussion. Light refreshments will be served at group meetings. Learn more.
  • Join the Campus Conversation Network. Campus Conversations offer students a way to talk about identity, societal norms, and issues of national and international importance with their peers. Want to stay in the loop about upcoming Conversations? This email list will update you on upcoming sessions. Join the Campus Conversations Network! 

Social Justice Mini-Grant Events and Opportunities

Learn about this year’s Social Justice Mini-Grant recipients and their projects.

Happening Around Campus 

  • Situational Awareness Training (Virtual). Public Safety presents a training on Situational Awareness: being aware of where you are and what is happening around you. Learn to be alert to potential threats to your health and safety and be cognizant of emergency exits and other paths to safety. Friday, March 17, 4:00 - 5:00 PM. Register here.
  • Music Monday at The Forum (In-Person). The Forum invites you to a concert featuring The Harlem Chamber Players. They will perform pieces from a lineup of all women composers in honor of Women’s History Month. Monday, March 20, 6:00 - 7:00 PM. Register here.
  • Self Defense Class (In-Person). Join Public Safety and the Shotokan Karate Club for a self-defense class. Monday, March 20, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Register here.
  • Recording Your Podcast: Vocal Performance & Sound Design (In-Person). This workshop, sponsored by the Music & Arts Library and Columbia University Libraries, will cover vocal performance, sound design, and incorporating music and sound effects. Tuesday, March 21, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Register here.
  • *Updated Time: Extrapolations–A Climate Change Conversation with Filmmaker Scott Burns (In-Person). The Mailman School of Public Health will host a preview screening of Extrapolations, a new TV series. A conversation with director/producer Scott Burns will follow. Tuesday, March 21, 3:30 - 5:00 PM. Register here.

Fellowship and Commencement Opportunities

  • Kraft Global Fellows Program. The Office of the University Chaplain is accepting applications for the May 2023 Kraft Global Fellowship Program to Jordan. Fellows will work on a group research project, meet with community leaders, and visit religious and historical sites. Apply by TOMORROW, March 15.
  • Call for Commencement Performers. The Commencement Office is seeking students to perform and/or sign the following songs at University Commencement on Wednesday, May 17, 2023: “The Star-Spangled Banner,” “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” “Stand, Columbia!” and “New York State of Mind.” Audition solo or with a group of friends.  Submit your audition video by Friday, March 24.
  • George Van Amson Fellowship. This fellowship, funded by Community Impact, provides students with a $3,000 stipend and summer housing to support their unpaid nonprofit internship or service summer learning opportunity. Open to continuing undergraduates from all Columbia schools. Learn more and apply by Sunday, March 26. 
  • Social Impact Fellowship. Columbia World Projects invites rising third and fourth year undergraduate students to apply for the Social Impact Fellowship, a fully funded, five-week summer program, and an academic-year engagement with thought leaders and innovators. Apply by Monday, March 27.

We hope you find something here to enjoy and participate in. Let us hear from you; share your thoughts at [email protected].

Take care,

Joseph Defraine Greenwell, Ed.D.
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