Events Newsletter 2025-26

This Week at Columbia: Events & Opportunities 2/3 - 2/17

February 03, 2026
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Dear Students,

We hope you’re staying warm and that you can take a moment to 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.

  • Community Connections: Letter to My Future Self (BHM Celebration) (In-Person). Pause, reflect, and imagine what’s ahead. Join this creative, contemplative space to write a letter to your future self—exploring who you are now and who you’re becoming. All students are welcome. Wednesday, February 4, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Register here. 
  • Make Space: A Self-Care Crafting Series – Wooble & Unwind (In-Person). Kick off our Make Space series by letting your stress unravel with beginner-friendly Wooble Crochet Kits! Come de-stress, reflect on your personal self-care strategies, grab a snack, and try a new hobby. Wednesday, February 4, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Register here. 
  • Success Workshop: Navigating Disability Disclosure Conversations (In-Person). Join The Graduate Initiative and Columbia Health Disability Services for an interactive discussion on navigating disability disclosure conversations. With practical strategies and tools, this workshop will help you approach conversations with faculty, employers, and other professionals with confidence and clarity. Thursday, February 5, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Register here. 
  • Legacy of New York – Chinatown Walking Tour (In-Person). Discover the stories of Chinatown on a guided walking tour through the Legacy of New York series, highlighting the history, culture, and resilience of the Chinese American community in NYC. 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. 
     

University Life Opportunities

  • Johann Heinrich Schmelzer’s “Sonatae unarum fidum” (Hybrid). Experience an intimate concert for violin, cello, and harpsichord celebrating one of the Baroque era’s most legendary violin virtuosos. There will be a pre-concert talk at 5:15 with Marco Donato Tomassi. Thursday, February 5, 6:00 - 7:00 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 5, 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 6, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Register here. 
  • CSSI Hearts Accountability: Candygrams w/ the Conduct Teams (In-Person). Stop by the Center for Student Success and Intervention (CSSI) Candygram table and create Valentine’s Day cards for friends, roommates, or yourself. Meet the people behind the conduct processes, learn how accountability supports community care, and grab a sweet treat! Tuesday, February 10, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 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.

  • (Fun)damental Uses of AI in Math: Research (In-Person). Hear fresh perspectives from leading mathematicians and researchers across NYC on how artificial intelligence can impact math research and the future of technology. Thursday, February 5, 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Register here. 
  • Italia Mia: Music of Renaissance Italy (In-Person). Enjoy a special concert featuring Parthenia Viol Consort, a quartet bringing renaissance music into the present in a vibrant experience. Thursday, February 5, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Register here. 
  • CUIMC Well-Being Fair (In-Person). Make your health a priority this year and participate in mindful and relaxing activities including yoga, meditation, health screenings, and more. Tuesday, February 10, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Register here. 
  • Ask an Alum: Tech (In-Person). Interested in learning how Columbia alumni launched their careers in software engineering, product, data, cybersecurity, or other technology roles? Join this event for alumni introductions, roundtable conversations, and open networking. Tuesday, February 10, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Register here. 
  • 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. 
  • 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. 
    • Morningside Campus: Tuesday, February 10, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    • CUIMC: Wednesday, February 11, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    • Columbia University Law School: Monday, February 23, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
       

Campus Resources to Support You

  • Find a place to pause on campus. Take a moment for yourself in one of Columbia’s prayer and meditation spaces where you can reflect, recharge, or engage in your own spiritual practice. Learn more.
  • Connect with confidential support. Sexual Violence Advocates are available to provide confidential guidance, support, and advocacy for all Columbia students across campuses. They can help you understand your options, connect with resources, and navigate next steps in a safe and caring environment. Learn more. 
     

Wishing you all the best, 
University Life