Events and Opportunities, 3/7-21

Dear Students, 

Do you have a short film you’d like to share with the Columbia community? The University Life Events Council wants to showcase 2-10 minute films created by Columbia students! Selected films will be shared at the 2023 CU Film Showcase in Lerner Cinema. Submit by Sunday, March 19.

Check out the 2022 CU Film Showcase for inspiration! Registration to attend the 2023 CU Film Showcase on Thursday, April 6 opens soon.

University Life Events & Opportunities

• Who Reads in America? An Introduction to Nonfiction Books (Virtual). Kristen McLean, a leader at BookScan, and Kevin O’Connor, founding director of The Center for Nonfiction, will share their insights on the publishing industry and how books can meet the emotional needs of readers across demographics. This event is part of the Graduate Initiative for Inclusion and Engagement and co-sponsored by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Thursday, March 9, 6:00 - 7:30 PM. Register here.
• Yoga Class (In-Person). Take a break and relax with yoga in Earl Hall, hosted by Religious Life. Please bring your own mat and arrive 5-10 minutes early to sign in and set up. Thursday, March 9, 7:00 - 8:00 PM. Please note: There will be no yoga class on Thursday, March 16.  Beginning Thursday, March 23 weekly yoga classes will take place at 5:00 PM on Thursdays.  Learn more.

• Organ Meditation (In-Person). Find a moment of peace with organ meditations in St. Paul’s Chapel, hosted by Religious Life. Tuesday, March 14, 3:00 - 4:00 PM. Learn more.
• First-Generation Student Meet & Greet with Joseph Greenwell (Hybrid). Get to know fellow first-generation students, along with Joseph Greenwell and Claudia Marin Andrade. Snacks will be provided. Tuesday, March 14, 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 co-sponsored by Student Financial Services. Thursday, March 23, 12:00 PM - 1:30 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. Key topics will be understanding the different types of academic books and how to find potential presses and editors for your scholarly manuscript. Thursday, March 23, 6:00 - 7:30 PM. Register here.

Social Justice Mini-Grant Events and Opportunities

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

• Connecting Meaningfully with the LGBTQIA Community (In-Person). Columbia University’s Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD) Chapter is hosting an LGBTQIA skill-building workshop led by Dr. Gloria Pope, EdD, the Director of Educational Enrichment at Destination Tomorrow. Dr. Pope will teach participants how to better connect with the LGBTQIA community and create a safe and affirming environment. Thursday, March 23, 4:30 - 6:00 PM. Register here. 
• Understanding Limitations of Voice Technology. A team of student researchers in the Department of Computer Science is interested in interviewing people who have experienced difficulties related to their accents, culture-specific terms, or other experiences when using smart voice technology devices. The interview will last for about an hour and will be conducted on Zoom. Participants may receive $20, or Columbia affiliates may request a similar value in Columbia swag. Interested in participating? Share your interest here.

Happening Around Campus 

• A Conversation with author Linda Villarosa (In-Person). In this event, Linda Villarosa will consider racism within the U.S. healthcare system and society, its detrimental health effects on Black people, and what can be done to mitigate this. Hosted by the School of Nursing. Tuesday, March 7, 5:30 - 7:00 PM. Register here.
• Pop-Up Concerts: The Hands Free (In-Person). Sit onstage in Miller Theatre for a concert featuring, The Hands Free, an acoustic quartet. Mingle with performers and fellow concertgoers after the show. Tuesday, March 7, 6:00 - 7:00 PM. Learn more. 
• Jewish Cultural ERG Celebrates Purim on Haven Plaza (In-Person). CUIMC’s Jewish Cultural Employee Resource Group (ERG) invites you to celebrate Purim and enjoy some Hamantaschen, a triangle-shaped pastry. Wednesday, March 8, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Learn more.
• An Economic Argument for Public Health as a Public Good (Hybrid). Join the Mailman School of Public Health for The Dean's Grand Rounds on the Future of Public Health. Lunch will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wednesday, March 8, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Register here.
• Anti-Racism Speaker Series (Virtual). Dr. Jolaade Kalinowski will deliver a lecture titled “Stress Interventions as an Act of Resistance: Black Women’s Health.” Sponsored by the Center for Research on People of Color. Thursday, March 9, 10:00 - 11:00 AM. Register here.
• 2023 Robeson Lecture and 8th Annual Alumni of Color Reception (Hybrid).  Columbia Law School invites you to the 2023 Robeson Lecture delivered by Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, will highlight "The Future of the American Idea."  The 8th Annual Alumni of Color Reception will follow. Thursday, March 9, 4:30 - 7:30 PM. Register here.
• Mother Country Radicals (In-Person). Zayd Ayers Dohrn (GSAS'06), Professor Jamal Joseph, and Dean Carol Becker discuss the making of the podcast Mother Country Radicals, a “family history of the Weather Underground.” Thursday, March 9, 6:30 - 8:00 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 Wednesday, March 15.
• 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. 
• 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.
• 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
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Ixchel Rosal
Senior Associate Vice President for Student Life
University Life
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