This Week at Columbia: Events & Opportunities 3/24 - 4/15

Dear Students,

We hope to see you at one or more of the events below, and that you find moments to make new memories and new connections.

Join an Upcoming Campus Conversation
Campus Conversations is a dialogue-based program from University Life, led by graduate students, designed to bring students together across differences. All students are welcome.

• This Week’s Highlights
  • Surviving the Journey of Adulthood (In-Person). Thursday, March 26, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Register here. 
  • Being Transgender in Today's Political Climate (In-Person). Friday, March 27, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Register here. 
  • Water in Our Changing Global Systems (In-Person). Friday, March 27, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Register here. 
• Next Week’s Preview
  • Masculinity & The Manosphere in the 21st Century (In-Person). Share your perspectives on the growing popularity of the “manosphere,” and how these online spaces may be shaping conversations, attitudes, or social interactions in your experience. Monday, March 30, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Columbia University in the Neighborhood of Harlem (In-Person). Join us for a discussion about the relationship between Harlem and Columbia exploring the social and physical landscape of West Harlem to examine the University’s impact on the historic neighborhood. Thursday, April 2, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Finding Belonging in a Big City University (In-Person). Reflect with others on what belonging looks like in New York City and on campus, and consider questions like “What helps people feel at home in a city that is always in motion?” and “How does the culture of Columbia shape our sense of connection?” Thursday, April 2, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Register here.
  • Disability on Campus (In-Person). Disabled students and allies are welcome to share experiences, discuss challenges they’ve encountered, and consider ways our community can better support accessibility and accommodations. Friday, April 3, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Register here.

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

• Legacy of New York – Visit to the Tenement Museum (In-Person). Explore the Tenement Museum on the Lower East Side, honoring the women who labored to build better lives for themselves and their communities in early 20th-century NYC. *Registration for this event has reached capacity. You may join the waitlist, and we’ll be in touch if a space opens up. Wednesday, March 25, 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 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 set up; doors close at 6:35 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Register here.
• Success Workshop: The Art of Public Speaking (In-Person). Practice your public speaking skills in this interactive workshop meant to build confidence, clarity, and maximum engagement. Light refreshments included. Monday, March 30, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Register here. 
• Getting Around New York City (Online). Learn how to navigate the city with a workshop hosted by CSSI. Learn about the best transportation options on- and off-campus, including options like OMNY, Citi Bike, and Fair Fares. Monday, March 30, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Register here. 
• Community Impact(ED) (In-Person). Join Community Impact for a panel on housing policy in New York City featuring leading public policy experts. Light bites and refreshments to follow. Tuesday, March 31, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Register here. 
• Plein Air: Painting in Nature (In-Person). Spend a Friday morning painting in the open air in Central Park’s Conservatory Garden among the tulips and cherry blossoms! All materials will be provided, though you’re welcome to bring your own supplies. Friday, April 10, 10:00 - 1:00 p.m. Register here. 
• Earth Month Park Cleanup & Picnic: Fort Tryon (In-Person). Celebrate Earth Day with our park cleanup series! Help keep Fort Tryon beautiful and enjoy a morning of service and relax with new friends with a picnic in the park. Saturday, April 11, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Register here. 
• Paws & Pause (In-Person). Recharge with therapy dogs and a variety of calming activities while supporting NYC animal shelters and hospitals. Make upcycled dog toys, paint succulent pots and pet rocks, enjoy tea with light bites, and more. Before the event, donate clean fabric scraps in Kent 202 and be sure to submit your pet photo for our gallery wall! Monday, April 13, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Register here. 
• Leadership Week (Hybrid). Sign up for a Leadership Week workshop, happening April 6–10! This cross-campus series features 13 workshops to choose from and offers a chance to build both your interpersonal and professional skills, with sessions focused on communication, conflict resolution, community-building, and more. Learn more.
• Sacred Music Concerts (Hybrid). Join Religious Life’s free, weekly concert series in St. Paul’s Chapel. Various dates and times. Learn more. 
• CSSI Ops: Online Puzzle Search (Online). To help you finish the semester strong, The Center for Student Success and Intervention (CSSI) is offering an interactive online scavenger hunt to connect you with resources, support services, and important policies. Complete the game to earn a prize — those who achieve a perfect score will receive a grand prize! Wednesday, April 1 - Tuesday April, 17. 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.

• Webinar: Recommendations for Active Shooter Incidents (Online). Public Safety is hosting a series of active shooter preparedness webinars on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. throughout the remainder of the spring semester. Times Vary. Register here.
• Crafts on The Corner: Sketch Sessions (In-Person). Spend some time drawing in a relaxed space. All materials provided and no previous experience needed. Wednesday, March 25, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Register here. 
• Class Matters: Economic Disadvantage, Diversity, and Democracy (In-Person). Join the Constitutional Democracy Initiative for a book talk with Richard Kahlenberg on Class Matters, a powerful argument for a class-based approach to college admissions that redefines how we pursue justice and diversity. The discussion will be led by Columbia Law Professor Olatunde Johnson. Wednesday, March 25, 12:10 - 1:10 p.m. Register here. 
• Identity & Inclusion: CU Safe Zone (In-Person). Join a training session that provides foundational knowledge needed to advocate and act in solidarity with LGBTQ+ communities at Columbia University. Learn about resources, meet new people, and find support. Wednesday, March 25, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Register here. 
• Composer Portraits: Chinary Ung (In-Person). Listen to Chinary Ung, the first American composer to win the Grawemeyer Award, perform the sounds of Cambodian folk traditions with contemporary classical techniques. Thursday, March 26, 7:30 p.m. Register here. 
• Glories of the Japanese Music Heritage XVII (In-Person). The Institute for Japanese Cultural Heritage Initiatives and Miyagi Koto Ensemble present a concert featuring works by Michio Miyagi to celebrate 20 years of the Institute’s Japanese Heritage Music Initiative. Friday, March 27, 6:00 p.m. Register here. 
   

Campus Resources to Support You

• Visit the Center for Veteran Transition and Integration. The Center for Veteran Transition and Integration (CVTI) offers space and programming to support student veterans and military-connected students as they move from service into academic life and beyond. Stop by Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. for Community Hours, a relaxed and welcoming environment to meet, study, connect, and find peer support. Learn more. 

Have questions or want to connect? Join us at an upcoming event or get in touch.

Wishing you all the best, 
University Life