This Week at Columbia: Events & Opportunities (10/18)

Dear Students, 

Here is our newsletter with information about upcoming events. We hope you'll be able to join us for one or more of these community gatherings.

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

University Life Events & Opportunities

• Citizen-Leaders: A Conversation with the Obama Foundation Scholars (In-Person). Join Columbia’s Obama Foundation Scholars for a discussion on civic engagement and the power to effect change in our communities. Lunch will be provided – first come, first served. Thursday, October 19, 12:00 - 1:30 PM. Register here.
• Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (Virtual). What is imposter syndrome and why do so many of us experience it? Learn about the signs and causes of imposter syndrome and gain tools to feel more confident. This event is part of the Graduate Initiative for Inclusion & Engagement. Wednesday, October 25, 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Register here. 
• Art After Five: Fall Edition (In-Person). Stop by to create art, meet students from across the University, and reflect on your well-being. Available crafts will include button making, glow in the dark painting, and more. Thursday, October 26, 5:00 - 7:00 PM.  Register here.
• Social Justice Mini-Grant Program. Apply for the Social Justice Mini-Grant Program and share your innovative ideas to address social injustices, including efforts to bring awareness to racial, economic, accessibility, and educational inequities. Apply by November 7. Learn more at this upcoming info session on Monday, October 23, 11:00 - 12:00 PM. No registration required; just click the link to join.
• Munch & Chat w/ CSSI Staff (In-Person). Join the CSSI team for snacks and a conversation about how to navigate conflicts, the proper usage of artificial intelligence, managing stress, and more. Wednesday, October 25, 3:00 - 4:00 PM. Register Here.
• Postponed: Yoga Class. Religious Life’s Thursday yoga classes are on pause while Earl Hall is renovated. Stay tuned for updates. 

Upcoming Community Citizenship Initiative Events

The following events fulfill one of the requirements for the Community Citizenship Initiative (CCI).

• We Belong: Confronting Anti-APIDA Bias in the U.S. (In-Person). Reflect on and discuss how to build community and confront bias against Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) communities. Sponsored by University Life and SIPA's Office of Student Affairs. This event fulfills the Inclusion & Belonging component. Wednesday, October 25, 4:15 - 5:45 PM. Register here.
• Love After Abuse (Virtual). Columbia Health Sexual Violence Response (SVR) is hosting a conversation with Dr. Sherina Persaud and Rev. Dr. Ian Rottenberg about how to build new relationships after experiencing relationship abuse and trauma. They will discuss how to move away from self-blame and talk about past trauma in a new relationship. This event fulfills the Sexual Respect component. Thursday, October 26, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Register here.

Fight Flu! Get Your Vaccine on Campus

• Morningside/Manhattanville Students:
  • Drop by Lerner Hall Auditorium (Morningside Campus)
    Monday, October 23, 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday, October 24, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday, October 25, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    Thursday, October 26, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Drop by Geffen Hall (Manhattanville Campus)
    Thursday, November 9, 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• CUIMC Students:
  • 50 Haven Avenue, 1st Floor Lounge (CUIMC campus)
    Friday, October 20, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Thursday, October 26, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    
    The flu vaccine is required for all clinical students and strongly encouraged for all students. Schedule your flu vaccine appointment online through the Student Health Portal or by calling 212-305-3400. Learn more and make an appointment.

Happening Around Campus

• Wear Purple on #PurpleThursday (In-Person). Columbia Health Sexual Violence Response (SVR) invites you to wear purple to raise awareness about the impact of relationship violence and to support survivors. Drop by the Lerner Ramps to chat with peer educators and win prizes. Thursday, October 19, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM. Learn More.  
• Manhattanville Community Day (In-Person). Join Columbia Neighbors for a family-friendly day of community on the Manhattanville campus. This event will include food samples, kids films and workshops, live music and more. Saturday, October 21, 12:00 - 4:00 PM. Learn more.
• Yoga Fall Flow (In-Person). Stretch with the CUIMC community on Haven Plaza.  Reduce stress and get energized at this outdoor fitness class. Tuesday, October 24, 2:00 - 2:45 PM. Register here.

Take care,

Joseph Defraine Greenwell, Ed.D.

Senior 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