This Week at Columbia: Events & Opportunities 12/2 - 12/12

Dear Students,

As finals season ramps up, we hope you’ll take a moment to step away from the books and recharge with the opportunities 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.

• Chill Out, Warm Up (In-Person). Take a study break and join fellow students for cookie decorating, card-making, and warm drinks at 50 Haven Lounge. TODAY, December 2, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Learn more. 
• Drop-In Hours: Earl Hall (Hybrid). Schedule an in-person visit or request a Zoom link for spiritual care and support. Sessions are available by appointment only and are open to all students, whether you’re religious, spiritual, questioning, or none of the above. Wednesday, December 3, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Learn more. 
• Yoga Class (In-Person). Take a break to relax and refresh with yoga in Earl Hall. Please bring your own mat and arrive 10 minutes early to set up; doors close at 6:35 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Register here. 
• Coffee Convos and Spirituality Sound Bath Experience (In-Person). Join Religious Life for a relaxing sound bath in St. Paul's Chapel led by the Technically Spiritual Organization. A celebratory breakfast marking the end of the semester will follow. All students are welcome. Friday, December 5, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Learn more. 
• A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols: hymns, carols, and readings (In-Person). Listen to this special holiday concert featuring the St. Paul’s Chapel Christmas Choir, with conductor Janet Yieh. Friday, December 5, 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. Register here. 
• Office Hours w/ Case Management and Student Support (Virtual). Chat one-on-one with The Center for Student Success and Intervention (CSSI) to get connected to campus and community resources you need. Tuesday, December 9, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Register here. 
• Low Lounge: Snowplace Like Low (In-Person). Celebrate the end of the fall semester at the 8th annual Low Lounge: Snowplace Like Low, co-sponsored by the Columbia Alumni Association and the International Students and Scholars Office. This festive event is the perfect way to unwind, enjoy treats and student performances, and soak up some seasonal cheer with friends. Tuesday, December 9, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Learn more.
• Sacred Music Concerts (Hybrid). Religious Life is hosting sacred music concerts throughout the Fall semester. Find a moment for quiet reflection and beautiful music. Learn more.  
• Fill the Pantry Fridays at Community Impact. Help us keep every shelf stocked! The Community Impact Food Pantry is accepting donations to support our neighbors. If you’re able, please consider donating canned and dried goods to help make sure no one goes without. Fridays, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Learn more.
• Stuff a Shelf, Not Just the Turkey. This year, CSSI is hosting a “Cansgiving Drive” to support students facing food insecurity. Your donations will help create meal kits for students featuring a variety of cuisines and dishes. For ideas on what to give, check out our general meal kit suggestions or holiday-themed options. Learn more. 
• Interested in working with University Life? Build your skills and expand your network by joining University Life as an Events Coordinator. This in-person, part-time role offers hands-on experience and flexible hours. 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.

• The Power Shift (In-Person). Explore how universities are confronting competing forces of government and industry while preserving academic independence. Moderated by Alexander Cooley, and led by Provost Angela Olinto, Andrew Jack, and Michael Belinsky. Today, December 2, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Register here. 
• Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance (In-Person). Don’t miss this book talk between author A’Lelia Walker, the great-granddaughter and namesake of the Harlem Renaissance icon, and historian Eric K. Washington, as they discuss the first major biography of her great-grandmother and her legacy. Today, December 2, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Register here. 
• Crafts on The Corner: Sketch Sessions (In-Person). Take a creative break and spend some time drawing the interior of the Bollinger Forum from multiple perspectives. All materials provided, and no previous experience required. Wednesday, December 3, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Register here. 
• Wholesome Book Time (In-Person). Curious about rare books and need a break to enjoy the artistry of print? Stop by Butler Library for an informal gathering to enjoy rare books from the collection at Columbia's Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Wednesday, December 3, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Learn more. 
• Creative Writing Lecture with Jessamine Chan (In-Person). Listen to author of The School for Good Mothers, Jessamine Chan ARTS’12, discuss the craft of creative writing at Dodge Hall. Wednesday, December 3, 8:30 - 10:00 p.m. Learn more. 
• Reducing & Managing Stress: Well-being Workshop (Virtual). Explore stress management, sleep hygiene, nutrition, and other healthy habits with Alice! Health Promotion. Thursday, December 4, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Register here. 
• Winter Book Club by CUIMC API ERG (Virtual). Join the Asian and Pacific Islander Employee Resource Group (ERG) for a virtual discussion about Tablay, a science fiction novel by Filipina author Katrina Olan. The first 20 people to sign up will receive a free, signed copy of the book. Thursday, December 4, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Register here. 
• "Games of Inheritance: Kabbalah, Tradition, and Authorship in Jorge Luis Borges" with Yitzhak Lewis (In-Person). Join the Institute of Israel and Jewish Studies (IIJS) and the Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies (MESAAS) in hosting scholar Yitzhak Lewis for a conversation about his new book at Kent Hall. Wednesday, December 10, 12:00  - 1:00 p.m. Register here. 
• Springsteen & Dylan: Two Iconic Albums at 50 (In-Person). Join this panel with Jeremy Dauber, Eric Alterman, and Sam Sussman, celebrating the legacies of Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan in honor of the 50th anniversaries of their iconic albums. Thursday, December 11, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Register here. 
• Listening Tables Meet & Greet (In-Person). Learn more about the Listening Tables, and the introduction of a new program, the Listening Tables Ambassadors, an opportunity for interested students to get involved, participate in research around dialogue, and expand the initiative’s footprint on campus. Friday, December 12, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Register here. 
   

Campus Resources to Support You

• Connect with a Student Support Specialist at CSSI. The Center for Student Success and Intervention connects students in need with community and university resources to help provide assistance in acquiring basic needs like housing, food, transportation, mental health, and more. Access guidance, information, and pathways to assistance whenever you need it. Learn more.
• Finetune your Writing Skills this Finals Season. As you work toward submitting final papers and projects, consider meeting with the Writing Center for one-on-one support ahead of their closure, on Friday, December 12. Please note: students in the School of Social Work are supported by their own institutional writing center. Learn more. 
   

Wishing you all the best, 
University Life