Events Newsletter 2025-26

This Week at Columbia: Events & Opportunities 2/10 - 2/27

February 10, 2026
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Dear Students,

We hope you can take a moment to pause, relax, and join us at one or more of the events below.

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

  • Legacy of New York – Chinatown Walking Tour (In-Person). Explore the history, culture, and resilience of the Chinese American community in NYC on this guided walking tour through Chinatown as part of the Legacy of New York series. Wednesday, February 11, 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Frida Kahlo: Make Your Own Identity Portrait (In-Person). Explore the history and legacy of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo as you create a painting celebrating your identity. Enjoy Mexican pastries, a short trivia-style presentation, and guided prompts to help you tap into your creativity. Wednesday, February 11, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Register here.
  • Meaningful Mementos (In-Person). Spend time exploring personal and professional aspirations while creating personalized career accessories together with friends. Connect with others, share your experiences and stories, and leave inspired by your peers. Thursday, February 12, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Register here.
  • Letters to SAGE – Love is Love (In-Person). We’re partnering with SAGE to celebrate LGBTQIA+ elders in the Bronx and Brooklyn. Stop by to write a letter of appreciation, connect across generations, and learn about the history of marriage equality and LGBTQIA+ rights worldwide. Friday, February 13, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Success Workshop: A Culturally Competent Approach to Etiquette (In-Person). This session invites you to rethink etiquette beyond “unwritten rules,” exploring how professionalism, communication, and behavior are shaped by culture, identity, and power across academic and professional spaces. Thursday, February 19, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Grad Hangout: Art of the Vogue (In-Person). Category is: confidence, creativity, and community! Don’t miss this immersive workshop from The Graduate Initiative and Jonovia Chase, Executive Producer of the Netflix film I’m Your Venus, celebrating Black History Month through ballroom culture and voguing. Thursday, February 19, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Register here.
  • American Folk Art Museum: Alexandria Eregbu (In-Person). Travel to the American Folk Art Museum to see Alexandria Eregbu’s exhibition Blue Magic, a sonic and textile experience exploring the deep histories of American quilting practices, oral storytelling, sound, and her own family history as a Nigerian-American. Saturday, February 21, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Painting with Strangers (In-Person). Pick up a brush and join University Life for a relaxing evening of meeting new friends, painting by numbers, tasty treats, and fun conversation. Wednesday, February 25, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Legacy of New York – Morgan Library & Museum (In-Person). Step inside the Morgan Library & Museum to explore the exhibition Come Together: 3,000 Years of Stories and Storytelling. Learn how stories have been created and shared across culture and time, and gain new perspectives on how storytelling serves as a global tool for shaping community. Friday, February 27, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Register here. 
     

University Life Opportunities

  • Westside Chamber Players: Empires Resound (Hybrid). Visit St. Paul’s Chapel to listen to the Westside Chamber Players, a student-led chamber orchestra, perform works by Shostakovich, Webern, Bach, and contemporary composer Thanakarn Shofield. Tuesday, February 10, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Register here.
  • 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 sign in and set up. There is a 5 minute late policy; doors close at 6:35 p.m. Thursday, February 12, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Register here.
  • Coffee, Conversations, and Spirituality (In-Person). Join Religious Life for coffee, breakfast, and exploration of big questions about life, meaning, and purpose. No beliefs required, just bring your sense of connection and curiosity. Friday, February 13, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Register here.
  • SNAP and The Food Pantry (Virtual). ​Join the Center for Student Success and Intervention (CSSI) for a workshop to help you learn more about the Food Pantry at Columbia, as well as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other community-based resources. Tuesday, February 17, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Register here. 
     

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.

  • Dr. Charles Drew Black History Month Blood Drive (In-Person). Donate blood to support lifesaving efforts across the NYC metropolitan area. Check your eligibility here, find a time that works for you, and be sure to bring your CUID. Register here.
    • Faculty House (Morningside): Tuesday, February 10, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    • 50 Haven Main Lounge (CUIMC): Wednesday, February 11, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    • Jerome Greene Annex (Morningside): Monday, February 23, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Thriving Relationships Valentines (In-Person). Swing by Lerner ramps to pick up some of Columbia Health Sexual Violence Response's (SVR) Thriving Relationship Valentines for someone you care about and enjoy goodies, treats, and SVR swag. Thursday, February 12, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Screening of Persepolis (In-Person). Don’t miss this free screening of Persepolis, a francophone cinema classic that explores the importance of integrity, family, and the building of one’s identity against the backdrop of political shifts and cultural differences. Thursday, February 12, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Situational Awareness (Virtual). Join this workshop to gain strategies and tips in practicing situational awareness skills to keep you safe no matter the circumstances. Friday, February 13, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Dog Therapy with Alice! Health Promotion & Recovery Coalition (In-Person). Take a break by hanging out with therapy dogs from New York Therapy Animals, hosted in partnership with Columbia Health's Alice! Health Promotion and Recovery Coalition. Access is first come, first served, and open to students with their CUID. Friday, February 13, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Learn more.
  • MidDay Music – Free and Open to the Public (In-Person). Drop by Buell Hall with your CUID for a free concert from Columbia students featuring the works of many famous composers. Friday, February 13, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Register here.
  • FREE Self Defense Class (In-Person). CU Public Safety and the Columbia Shotokan Karate Club have teamed up to offer a free self-defense class to help you learn the basics of situational awareness, commuter safety, and other tactics to keep you protected. Be sure to wear sneakers and something comfortable. Monday, February 16, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Register here.
  • Things We Imagined Screening (In-Person). The Gordon Institute presents a special screening of Things We Imagined, a documentary directed by Dr. Charles H. F. Davis III, exploring the lived experiences and imagined futures of Black professors across the United States. The screening will be followed by a moderated discussion. Tuesday, February 17, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Pivots with Purpose – Designing a Career That Evolves with You (Virtual). Join the Columbia Alumni Association for a conversation with alumni who have navigated meaningful career pivots across industries, sharing insights on adaptability, purpose, and long-term career design. Wednesday, February 18, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Register here.
  • "Happy New Years" with author Maya Arad (In-Person). Listen to author Maya Arad, in conversation with Professor Ofer Dynes, about Arad’s recent book Happy New Years. Wednesday, February 18, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Register here. 
     

Campus Resources to Support You

  • Share Your Voice at Columbia. The 2026 LENS Survey launches tomorrow, February 11! Your feedback helps inform Columbia’s resources, programs, and services for current and future students, and is an opportunity to make your voice heard. Keep an eye on your inbox for the link! Learn more.
  • Grab Free Admission for Columbia Sporting Events. Students with a valid, current ID from Columbia, Barnard, or an affiliated school get free admission to all Columbia Athletics regular-season events. Bring your CUID with you and swipe at the entrance to get into all home regular-season football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball games. Learn more. 
     

Wishing you all the best, 
University Life