Events Newsletter 2023-24

Summer Scoop: NYC Pride March, Call for Student DJs, Volunteer Opportunities

June 11, 2024
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Dear Students,

Check out these upcoming opportunities to get involved in the Columbia community and explore NYC.

Looking to Get Involved Next Year?

  • Calling All Student DJs! Are you interested in being a DJ for one of Columbia's largest annual student events? Showcase your skills for the Columbia community at this year’s Low-Lapalooza: Silent Disco. Apply by Sunday, July 14.
  • Interested in Joining Our Team? University Life is hiring two Graduate Assistants to support our student events and promote a welcoming and inclusive campus. Learn more.

Get Ready to Vote – June 25th Primary

  • The New York June 25th Primary is an important opportunity to decide who will represent you and your community’s needs! State-level seats for the State Assembly and Senate will be on the ballot, as well as Congressional contests. Learn more. 
  • Is your home outside New York? Check out this calendar of all other 2024 State and Presidential primaries.
  • CU Engage encourages you to make your voice heard in upcoming elections, if you are eligible!

Upcoming Events
All events below are in Eastern Time, free of charge, and open to all students  unless otherwise noted.

  • Volunteer on Broadway. This summer, Community Impact and Broadway Community invite you to participate in a culinary service opportunity. You can work alongside Community Lunch's head chef to prepare meals for neighbors in the Morningside Heights community, serve food, and/or support its food pantry operations. Various dates and times. Sign Up.
  • What’s Next for Corporate Climate Disclosure? (Virtual). Climate disclosure rules have recently been finalized by the SEC, California, the European Union, and the International Sustainability Standards Board. What will be the impact of these  new regulations? Explore this topic with the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law. Monday, June 17, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Register here.
  • Retractions: On the Rise, But Not Enough (Virtual). Retractions of scientific papers have been increasing - but why? And what should we do about it? Join the School of Professional Studies Bioethics Program for a conversation about scientific integrity and retractions. Tuesday, June 18, 4:30 - 6 p.m. Register here. 
  • The Whale of Wall St. (In-Person). This conversation between Professors Winnie O’Kelly and David Henry Hwang will explore the story behind one of the biggest financial frauds in history and how they shared it with the world. Tuesday, June 18, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Register here.
  • NYC Pride March with Columbia Alumni (In-Person). Columbia Pride invites all LGBTQIA+ Columbians and allies to join us in the annual tradition of marching in the NYC Pride March. Sunday, June 30, 12 - 6 p.m. Register here. 
  • More Fun Events in New York City. Looking to enjoy summer in NYC on a budget? Check out our free and low-cost activities page, updated regularly with new events and activities! Learn more.

Featured Resource

  • Is Thinking about Money Overwhelming or Confusing? iGrad Can Help. iGrad is a free, virtual platform to help you better understand your finances and goals, including how to manage student loans, banking, credit cards, budgeting, saving money, and more! Columbia students can use it now and after they graduate, for as long as they want it. Learn more.

Take care,

Joseph Defraine Greenwell, Ed.D. (he/him/his)
Senior Vice President for Student Affairs
University Life

Ixchel Rosal (she/her/hers)
Senior Associate Vice President for Student Life
University Life