Events Newsletter 2025-26

This Week at Columbia: Events & Opportunities 10/14 - 10/30

October 14, 2025
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Dear Students,

Explore new ways to connect, unwind, and make the most of student life—see what’s happening below!

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

  • Drop-In Hours: Earl Hall (Hybrid). Student life can be intense. Stop by Earl Hall or request a Zoom link for spiritual care and support. Sessions are open to all students, whether you’re religious, spiritual, questioning, or none of the above. Today, October 14, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Learn more.
  • Letters to Sage (In-Person). Partner with SAGE this LGBTQIA+ History Month by writing letters to LGBTQIA+ elders in the Bronx and Brooklyn whose advocacy and resilience have impacted generations. Thursday, October 16, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Register here.
  • Yoga Class (In-Person). Take a break to relax and refresh with yoga in Earl Hall, offered every Thursday evening during the fall 2025 semester. Please bring your own mat and arrive 10 minutes early to set up; doors close at 6:35 p.m. Thursday, October 16, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Register here.
  • Coffee, Conversation, and Spirituality (In-Person). Explore life, meaning, and purpose over breakfast with Religious Life. No beliefs required, just bring your sense of connection and curiosity. Friday, October 17, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Register here.
  • Office Hours w/ Case Management and Student Support (Online). Chat one-on-one with The Center for Student Success and Intervention (CSSI) to get connected to campus and community resources you need. Tuesday, October 21, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Deal Me In: A Card Game Social (In-Person). Come hang out and play a round of cards with new friends. Whether you’re into Spades, Crazy Eights, Slapjack, or any other favorite, this is your chance to mingle, relax, and build community. Friday, October 24, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Park Clean Up (CUIMC) (In-Person). Enjoy an afternoon outdoors with peers and help keep Fort Tryon Park beautiful. After the cleanup, plan for a casual picnic in the park to unwind and connect with others. Sunday, October 26, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Take the Stage: Applications Now Open for Low Lounge Performers. The 8th Annual Low Lounge returns Tuesday, December 9, 3:00–7:00 p.m. and we're inviting student performers to help make this Columbia favorite the cozy, creative escape we all need during finals season. Apply by Wednesday, October 29. Learn more.
  • Interested in joining the University Life Communications Team? Build your skills and grow your network with University Life for the 2025–2026 academic year. Apply now within the Federal Work-Study portal for a position on the University Life Communications team. Apply here. 
     

Build Connections with the Community Citizenship Initiative
The events below are designed to help students fulfill their Community Citizenship Initiative (CCI) participation requirements. CCI is required for all newly enrolled students and optional for others.

  • Knowing, Being, and Doing: Understanding Yourself as a Leader (In-Person). Discover your leadership style, explore your personal strengths, and connect with others in this interactive workshop from the Community Citizenship Initiative. Learn more.
  • Visit to the Museum of the City of New York (In-Person). Step into the stories that have shaped New York City! Join us at the Museum of the City of New York to dive into exhibits on cultural movements, trailblazing change-makers, and iconic artistry that define the city. Tuesday, October 28, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Courageous Conversations (In-Person). Join this workshop developed by LeaderShape, Inc, for a session designed to help participants engage in honest, respectful, and authentic conversations across differences. Tuesday, October 28, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Leading with Others: Navigating Relationships and Building Community (In-Person). Enhance your leadership and interpersonal skills, such as empathy and active listening, through interactive exercises and guided discussions that promote intentional community building. 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.

  • Listening Tables (In-Person). Connect with students, faculty, and staff at a Listening Table for open conversation, reflection, and a shared meal. Multiple sessions available. Wednesday, October 15, 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Register here.
  • Time Management – Virtual Well-being Workshop (Virtual). Learn how intentional time management can boost your academic success with Alice! Health Promotion. This workshop will explore strategies for building a balanced schedule, and practical tools to overcome procrastination. Wednesday, October 15, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Crafts on The Corner: Sketch Sessions (In-Person). Get crafty at the Lee C. Bollinger Forum and explore your drawing skills with fellow students and community neighbors. All materials provided, and no previous experience required. Wednesday, October 15, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Learn more.
  • Empowering Community and Climate: Latinx Leaders on the Frontlines (Hybrid). Don’t miss this panel from the Columbia Climate School Office of Inclusive Excellence featuring Latinx leaders from the South Bronx and beyond who will discuss urgent climate justice challenges such as toxic site cleanups, food access, and community resilience. Wednesday, October 15, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Speak Now: Celine Song (In-Person). Celine Song '14, director and writer of films such as Materialists and Past Lives returns to the School of the Arts for a conversation about her creative practice with her teacher, Theatre Professor Anne Bogart, as part of Dean Sarah Cole’s signature series, Speak Now. Thursday, October 16, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Learn more.
  • "It ain't Europe here: Theorizing Israel as a Middle Eastern Society" with Dr. Prof. Johannes Becke (Virtual). Dr. Prof. Johannes Becke joins the Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies to discuss Zionism in the wake of October 7th. All students are welcome. Monday, October 20, 11:15  a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Register here.
  • Listening Tables @ J-School - Graduate Student Edition (In-Person). Graduate students, faculty, and staff are invited to the Graduate School of Journalism for a Listening Table to share conversation, connect, and enjoy a complimentary meal together. Tuesday, October 21, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Italian Academy Fellows’ Seminars – #3 (In-Person). Attend a seminar exploring how image reproduction opens new avenues for art historical inquiry at The Italian Academy. This discussion will be moderated by Alexander Alberro, Virginia Bloedel Wright '51 Professor of Art History at Barnard College, and joined by Judith Delfiner of University Paris Nanterre, and Claudia Wedepohl of The Warburg Institute, University of London. Tuesday, October 21, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Register here.
  • IIJS Book Talk: "Songs for the Brokenhearted" with Ayelet Tsabari (In-Person). Hear from Ayelet Tsabari, author of Songs for the Brokenhearted, as she reflects on how growing up Yemeni in Israel has shaped her writing and research, and the ways identity, language, and heritage influence her craft. Wednesday, October 22, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Student Health on Haven Flu Fair (In-Person). Student Health on Haven is hosting a series of flu vaccination clinics for students at CUIMC. Students can schedule vaccine appointments online through the Student Health Portal or by phone at 212-305-3400. Learn more.
    • 📍 50 Haven Ballroom
      • Oct. 16: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
      • Oct. 24: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m
         

Campus Resources to Support You

  • Connect with the Ombuds Office. The Ombuds Office provides a safe and confidential space for faculty, students, staff, and affiliates to talk through work-related issues, academic concerns, questions about policies, or other challenges. Ombuds staff can help you clarify options, explore resources, and think through next steps in a supportive, impartial setting. Learn more.
  • Get Informed with the Sexual Violence Response (SVR). SVR offers trauma-informed, confidential support and prevention programs dedicated to ending gender- and power-based violence. Through educational events and community initiatives, SVR promotes social change and strengthens a compassionate, accountable community that supports survivors and co-survivors of violence. Learn more. 
     

Wishing you all the best, 
University Life