Events Newsletter 2024-25

This Week at Columbia: Events & Opportunities 3/18 - 4/1

March 18, 2025
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Dear Students, 

We know this is a challenging time, and we hope you find moments of support, connection, and respite through the events and opportunities listed below. Please continue reading to discover possibilities for engagement, reflection, and building community.

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

  • Thriving Under Pressure: Mental Health Strategies for Uncertainty (In-Person). Grad school can feel like a constant balancing act – balancing research, relationships, finances, and personal well-being, all while navigating the uncertainty of your future. Join Dr. Keoshia Worthy for this presentation, where you will learn about building resilience by understanding the impact of stress on both the mind and body. This workshop is part of the Graduate Initiative for Inclusion and Engagement. Wednesday, March 26, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Register here.
  • The Food Pantry at Columbia Student Leadership Board Openings. The Food Pantry serves all currently registered students across Columbia’s 21 schools, colleges, and affiliates. If you are passionate about food access and helping the Columbia community, consider applying for one of the open Student Leadership Board positions! Learn more or email [email protected].
  • Sacred Music Concerts (Hybrid). Join Religious Life for this free, weekly concert series in St. Paul’s Chapel. Learn more and register for an upcoming concert.

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.

  • Let's Use CLIO (Virtual). Join Columbia Libraries for a session covering the fundamentals of CLIO, Columbia’s library catalog. Learn how to find ebooks, databases, articles, and more. Wednesday, March 19, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Aromatherapy Session (In Person). Relax and rejuvenate with the Columbia School of Nursing with an aromatherapy experience – an evidence-based practice that uses essential oils extracted from plants, flowers, and herbs to support health. Thursday, March 20, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Register here.
  • S.A.V.E. Training with SVR (Virtual). Join Sexual Violence Response and self-defense expert Nicole Snell for a workshop on active bystander intervention. Learn how to recognize and disrupt potential cases of sexual violence, while becoming a stronger ally, ambassador of enthusiastic consent, and a compassionate supporter of survivors. Tuesday March 25, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Register here.
  • "Worlds of Judeo-Spanish Songs" with Judith Cohen (In-Person). The Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies invites you to explore the world of Judeo-Spanish songs with Judith Cohen, a Canadian ethnomusicologist. Tuesday, March 25, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Pop-Up Concerts: Rebekah Heller, Righteous Rage – Music for Bassoon (In-Person). Listen to renowned virtuosic bassoonist, conductor, and core member of the International Contemporary Ensemble, Rebekah Heller, at Miller Theatre, as she performs a program of new music for bassoon choir by composers from the African Diaspora. Tuesday, March 25, 6:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Exhibit Opening Reception. "An infinite archive" (In-Person). Visit the Harriman Institute for the opening reception of the exhibit, “An infinite archive,” by celebrated Albanian photographer Elidor Mëhilli, who captured Tirana’s transition from communist-era central planning to neoliberalism. Tuesday, March 25, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Register here.

Take care,

Joseph Defraine Greenwell, Ed.D.
Senior Vice President for Student Affairs
University Life
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Ixchel Rosal
Senior Associate Vice President for Student Life
University Life
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