Events Newsletter 2024-25

Summer Scoop: Pop Up Concerts, Juneteenth Celebrations, and Health Tips

June 17, 2025
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Dear Students, 

Whether you're in the city or tuning in from afar, here are some great ways to stay connected with the Columbia community and make the most of the season.

University Life Events & Opportunities
All events listed below are in Eastern Time (ET), free, and open to all students across all schools and campuses.

  • Get Ready to Vote in the NYC Primaries (In-Person or through Mail). NYC primaries are Tuesday, June 25! Make sure you're registered, know your polling place, and understand ranked-choice voting. Early voting runs June 15–23. Visit vote.nyc to check your status and explore CU Engage for resources on civic participation and making your voice heard. Learn more.

More Events and Opportunities Happening Around Campus

The events below are only some of the free, University-wide events open to all students. For a full list of events, visit the University Events Calendar.

  • Sing for Hope Piano Series: Pablo Mayor (In-Person). Tune into the Pablo Mayor Trio as they create a dynamic tapestry of global Latin American rhythms, rooted in the innovative vision of Folklore Urbano NYC's founder and celebrated Colombian composer and pianist Pablo Mayor. Friday, June 20, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Register here. 
  • Rubin First Look Watch Party and Panel (In-Person). Join NYC-area astronomers for Rubin’s First Look Watch Party, celebrating the U.S.'s newest space venture. Using the world’s largest camera, the Rubin Observatory will scan the sky for 10 years to capture supernovae, asteroids, and cosmic events in stunning detail. Monday, June 23, 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. Register here. 
  • The Spirit of Juneteenth: Joy, Justice, & Jubilee (In-Person). Join Facilities & Operations' Black, African American & Caribbean ERG and CUIMC's African, Black & Caribbean ERG for a special Juneteenth celebration at the Lee C. Bollinger Forum. This collaborative event will feature entertainment, sweet treats, and opportunities to reflect, connect, and celebrate Black freedom and culture. Tuesday, June 24, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Register here. 
  • ColumbiaDoctors at Haven Plaza Farmers Market: Gut Check (In-Person). Presented by ColumbiaDoctors Outreach, explore the secrets to a happy gut! Join cooking demos for gut-friendly meals, attend workshops on probiotics, and get personalized education about managing common maladies. Tuesday, June 24, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Learn more. 
  • Sing for Hope Piano Series: Camila Cortina Trio (In-Person). Listen to pianist Camila Cortina (Cuba), saxophonist Berta Moreno (Spain), and percussionist Takafumi Nikaido (Japan) as they celebrate the vibrant connections between jazz and the rich traditions of Afro-Cuban, South American, and Flamenco music. Friday, June 27, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Learn more. 
  • 📚Summer Reading, But Make It Cartoons. Summer reading doesn’t have to be all books and big chapters. Scroll through The New Yorker Cartoon Bank for quick, witty cartoons that are perfect for scrolling at the beach, on the subway, or whenever you need a quick laugh. Click here for New Yorker cartoons. 

Take care,

Joseph Defraine Greenwell, Ed.D.
Senior Vice President for Student Affairs
University Life
Pronouns: He/Him/His

Ixchel Rosal
Senior Associate Vice President for Student Life
University Life
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers