Events Newsletter 2026-27

University Life Weekly: Walking tours, NYC housing resources, and early voting

October 27, 2026
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Dear Students,

Election Day is on Tuesday, November 3! Find your nearest poll site, and let your voice be heard through civic engagement. 

We’re also nearing the final days of the Community Citizenship Initiative, which ends on Friday, November 6. Check out the offerings below and our webpage for more information. As always, feel free to drop a query in our inbox if you have any questions.  

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

  • Sacred Music at Columbia (Hybrid). Join Religious Life at St. Paul’s Chapel for a free, weekly Sacred Music concert, featuring artists and musicians from across the globe. TODAY, October 27, and Thursday, October 29, 6 p.m. Learn more about Sacred Music at Columbia. 
  • Legacy of New York: Seneca Village (In-Person). In collaboration with the Central Park Conservancy, join University Life to learn about the history of Seneca Village. The tour will consist of a guided walk to notable community locations, a timeline of the village, and visits to plaques and land markers that still exist today. *This event satisfies CCI requirements. Saturday, November 7, 1 - 4 p.m. Register for Legacy of New York: Seneca Village.
  • Living in New York City: Housing Resources (Online). If you’re navigating off-campus apartment living or just want to learn more about your rights as a tenant in NYC, this virtual workshop from the Center for Student Success and Intervention (CSSI) is for you. Monday, November 9, 2 - 3 p.m. Register for Living in New York City: Housing Resources. 
  • Columbia Serves: Food for Thought: Understanding Food Insecurity (In-Person). Learn more about food insecurity resources at Columbia and in NYC alongside CSSI’s Food Pantry team. Get connected with support, and explore ways to get involved. Tuesday, November 10, 12 - 1:30 p.m. Register for Columbia Serves: Food for Thought: Understanding Food Insecurity. 
  • Find a Friend: Novel Ideas (In-Person). Meet new friends through a shared passion of reading and storytelling! All book lovers are invited to swap reads, find new favorites, and enjoy book-themed crafts. Wednesday, November 11, 6 - 8:30 p.m. Register for Find a Friend: Novel Ideas.
  • Applications are now open for Low Lounge student performances! We’re looking for student performers to help set the vibe for a relaxing evening at the 9th Annual Low Lounge Celebration on Tuesday, December 8. If you’re interested, submit the form by Tuesday, November 3, and we’ll contact you to confirm availability. Sign up with the Low Lounge 2026 Performance Interest Form. 
  • Yoga Class Update: Religious Life’s weekly yoga class is taking a brief pause and will resume on November 9th. We look forward to practicing together again soon!
     

Community Citizenship Initiative (CCI) Events
The workshops and events below satisfy CCI requirements and are open to all students.

  • Your Guide to Support, Resources, and Policies at Columbia (Online). Hear directly from Columbia Health Sexual Violence Response (SVR) campus experts on University policies around relationship violence, sexual assault, stalking, and harassment. Participants will also learn about confidentiality and how to access support for yourself or for others in the community. TODAY, October 27, 7 - 8:15 p.m. Register for Your Guide to Support, Resources, and Policies at Columbia.
  • Free Expression and Community: Understanding the Rules of University Conduct (In-Person). Join the Office of Rules Administration to explore the role of Columbia’s Rules of University Conduct and how they seek to safeguard open debate and free expression. Wednesday, October 28, 12:15 - 2:15 p.m. Register for Free Expression and Community.
  • Navigating Difficult Conversations (In-Person). Grounded in Difficult Conversations by the Harvard Negotiation Project, this interactive workshop delivers practical tools to resolve conflict. Master listening, reframing, and navigating disagreements with peers and teammates through active exercises and group discussion. Friday, October 30, 2 - 4 p.m. Register for Navigating Difficult Conversations.
  • Jewish Identity and Antisemitism (In-Person). Through interactive discussion and reflection, this workshop explores the roots and contemporary realities of Jewish identity and antisemitism. We will examine the diversity of Jewish experiences and consider how that diversity complicates simple narratives about the Jewish community today. Thursday, November 5. 

Waitlisted Events
Registration for these events has reached capacity, but you may still be able to attend! You can join the waitlist, and we’ll be in touch if a space opens up. Questions? Reach out to the email listed on the registration page.

More Events and Opportunities Happening Around Campus
The events below are only some of the free, University-wide events open to all students unless otherwise noted. For a full list of events, visit the University Events Calendar.

Campus Resources to Support You  

  • Columbia Giving Day is on Wednesday, October 28. Your support can make a huge difference in helping to ensure that all students have access to nutritious food options all year long. Be sure to check out @thefoodpantryatcolumbia on Instagram, and help spread the word! Learn more about Columbia Giving Day.
  • Election Day is on Tuesday, November 3. Make sure your voice is heard this election season by voting in the General Election. Find your nearest voting location, and please note that if you can’t vote on November 3, the early voting period is open now until Sunday, November 1. Learn more about the upcoming election. 


Questions, ideas, or just want to say hello? Reach out anytime at [email protected].

Wishing you all the best, 
University Life