Events Newsletter 2022-23

Events and Opportunities, 4/11-4/27

The Columbia Way, Mocktails & Brunch, Nurturing Hope, and Other Events and Opportunities

April 11, 2023
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Dear Students, 

We hope you’re enjoying the warmer weather and finding opportunities to get outside! 

With spring in the air, Commencement season is also upon us. If you are graduating this May, we encourage you to attend The Columbia Way: Beyond Commencement hosted by the Columbia Alumni Association, happening this Thursday and Friday, April 13-14, on the Morningside and CUIMC campuses. Learn about the alumni resources and benefits available to you as you transition to postgraduate life. Sessions will include a resource expo to get advice from alumni, polish your resume, and take professional headshots, as well as workshops on self-care and financial well-being. 

Register here.

University Life Events & Opportunities

  • Apply to the University Life Events Council. Interested in developing leadership skills and planning fun events for all students at Columbia? Want to build a sense of community here at Columbia? Apply to the University Life Events Council! Extended Deadline: Friday, April 14 at 9 AM. Apply here. We are especially encouraging applicants for:
    • Co-chairs of Membership
    • Welcome Home Columbia, Social and Film Committee Leads
      Committee Members for Welcome Home Columbia, Social, Film, and Service Events. 
    • Learn about all open positions.
  • Become a University Life Ambassador! Passionate about building community at Columbia? As a University Life Ambassador, you can help promote a welcoming, inclusive environment for all Columbia students across all campuses. Apply by June 2.
  • Grad Hangout: Mocktails & Brunch (In-Person). Stop by and enjoy some delicious pastries, fresh fruit, Insomnia Cookies, and mocktails! Mingle with your peers by playing games, singing karaoke, or taking photos together at the photo booth. This event is part of University Life’s Graduate Initiative for Inclusion and Engagement. Wednesday, April 19, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Register here.
  • Campus Conversations: Coping Mechanisms for Stressful Situations (In-Person). Join University Life Ambassadors, Luciana Vazquez and Ferdinando Castro Gonzalez, as they lead a conversation on how to identify stress-inciting events and ways to cope. This event is a part of University Life’s Campus Conversations Initiative. Lunch will be provided.  Thursday, April 20, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Register here.
  • Campus Conversations: Media Representation (In-Person). Join University Life Ambassadors, Umit Muradi and Aarja Chakraborty, in a conversation about how film, television, music, art, and more can contribute to our misperceptions of others. This event is a part of University Life’s Campus Conversations Initiative. Lunch will be provided.  Friday, April 21, 2:00 - 3:30 PM. Register here.
  • Nurturing Hope (In-Person). Representatives from Religious Life and Counseling and Psychological Services will lead a conversation about ways that we can find and nurture hope in the midst of our challenging world. Join the conversation and put together hygiene kits for local community members. Monday, April 17, 7:30 - 9:00 PM. Register here.
  • Campus Conversations: Tackling Imposter Syndrome (In-Person). Join University Life Ambassadors, Shatize Pope and Ebuka Ukoh, in a conversation on imposter syndrome. You’re invited to share your experiences and hear from peers about how they manage feelings of self-doubt. This event is part of University Life’s Campus Conversations Initiative. Lunch will be provided. Wednesday, April 26, 1:00 - 2:30 PM. Register here.
  • Grab-n-Go Succulent Study Break (In-Person). Drop by for a quick Succulent Study Break! Grab a faux succulent and decorate your new plant. First come, first serve – while supplies last! Wednesday, April 26, 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Register here.
  • Night at Butler (In-Person). Join the University Life Events Council and Columbia Libraries for this annual tradition! Come decompress before finals. You can make your own Zen garden or pet pock, hang with therapy dogs, relax with a guided meditation, and enjoy snacks – including Insomnia Cookies! Thursday, April 27, 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Register here.
  • 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. Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:00 PM. Learn more.

Social Justice Mini-Grant Events

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

  • Attend the Disability Affinity Graduation. At this ceremony for 2023 graduates, disability-affirming stoles will be given out to graduates, and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the disability community on campus will be recognized with awards. This ceremony is organized by Social Justice Mini-Grant recipient Leslie Zukor. Register here by TODAY, April 11.
  • Neurodiversity Awareness Day at Columbia University (Hybrid). This day-long event is full of educational seminars about autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and other related conditions. The event is designed to increase awareness and acceptance of neurodevelopmental disabilities and support neurodivergent individuals. Friday, April 21. 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Register and learn more.

Happening Around Campus 

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