Events Newsletter 2025-26

This Week at Columbia: Events & Opportunities 3/31 - 4/17

March 31, 2026
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Dear Students,

We hope you’re enjoying the spring weather and that you can join us for some of the events below!

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
    • Columbia University in the Neighborhood of Harlem (In-Person). Thursday, April 2, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Register here.
    • Finding Belonging in a Big City University (In-Person). Thursday, April 2, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Register here.
    • Disability on Campus (In-Person). Friday, April 3, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Register here.
       
  • Next Week’s Preview
    • Why Does Misinformation Spread Faster Than Public Health Messaging? (In-Person). In the age of social media, influencers often promote healthcare products without verified effectiveness or medical expertise. Join this conversation to explore why people trust influencer advice over public health messaging. Monday, April 6, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Register here. 
    • Interventionism and Global Crisis (In-Person). This conversation explores student-led opinions, feelings, and questions about the politics of interventionism, and questions like “How should nations be involved in global conflict?” and “What are the purposes of international relations, foreign affairs, and multiculturalism?” Tuesday, April 7, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Register here. 
    • Activating Activism: What Does Activism Look Like in Different Space (In-Person). What does activism look like today? This conversation explores how it evolves across different spaces, stages of life, and personal experiences. Join us to reflect on what activism means right now and how it shows up in our everyday lives. Thursday, April 9, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Register here. 
    • Identity Politics in the Digital Age (In-Person). This dialogue explores viral internet trends and what our reactions to them reveal about the values we absorb, express, and question online. We’ll consider how social media and academic institutions interact to shape and amplify conversations around identity. Friday, April 10, 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.

  • 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. TODAY, March 31, 6:30 - 7:30 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, April 2, 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.  *Registration for this event has reached capacity. You may join the waitlist, and we’ll be in touch if a space opens up. 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.
  • Living in New York City: Housing Resources (Online). Learn tips and strategies to help you navigate NYC housing. Whether you need a refresher on tenant rights or just want to learn more about off-campus housing, this workshop is for you. Tuesday, April 14, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Register here.  
  • Rocky Horror Show (In-Person). Take a trip to Studio 54 Theatre to attend Roundabout Theatre Company’s production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Enjoy a pre-show dinner and learn more about this production’s legacy. *Registration for this event has reached capacity. You may join the waitlist, and we’ll be in touch if a space opens up. Wednesday, April 15, 5:30 - 10:00 p.m. Register here. 
  • Success Workshop: Time Management & Productivity (In-Person). Learn practical strategies for managing your time wisely. In this interactive workshop we’ll cover tools like time-blocking and the Eisenhower Matrix to help you plan your days more effectively, along with tips for avoiding distractions and overcoming procrastination. Thursday, April 16, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Register here. 
  • Earth Month Park Cleanup & Picnic: Morningside Park (In-Person). Enjoy part two of our park clean up series by sprucing up Morningside Park with new friends. Enjoy a picnic lunch and relax outdoors afterward! Friday, April 17, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Register here. 
  • Leadership Week (Hybrid). Sign up for a Leadership Week workshop, happening April 6–10! This series offers you the chance to build your interpersonal and professional skills through 13 workshops, focused on communication, conflict resolution, community-building, and more. 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. 
  • Sacred Music Concerts (Hybrid). Join Religious Life’s free, weekly concert series in St. Paul’s Chapel. Various dates and times. 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.

  • Pop-Up Concerts: Alexis Gerlach – Bach's Cello Suites (In-Person). Listen to cellist Alexis Gerlach as she performs an intimate recital of Bach’s timeless Cello Suites. TODAY, March 31, 6:00 p.m. Register here. 
  • “The Alabama Solution” Film Screening and Panel Discussion (In-Person). Watch a screening of the 2025 documentary, “The Alabama Solution,” which follows the prison system in Alabama from the perspective of incarcerated leaders. Light refreshments and an in-depth panel to follow. TODAY, March 31, 6:00 - 9:15 p.m. Register here. 
  • Ribbon Skirt Workshop (In-Person). Join the Center for Science and Society and the Native American Council for a ribbon skirt making workshop. Learn the significance of this regalia, what it means to wear a ribbon skirt, and how women across Native cultures and traditions have practiced this craft as a form of resistance. Friday, April 3, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Register here. 
  • “Out of the Picture”: Screening and Discussion (In-Person). Take a deep dive into the art critic world with “Out of the Picture,” a documentary about the changing role of art criticism in the United States. Panel discussion to follow. Monday, April 6, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Register here. 
  • Creative Writing Lecture with Rachel Khong (In-Person). Hone your writing craft with this lecture from bestselling author Rachel Khong, and hear more about the inner workings of her newly published book “My Dear You.” Wednesday, April 8, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Register here. 
     

Campus Resources to Support You

  • Review Safety Procedures with Public Safety. 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. Learn more.
  • Connect with Others at a Listening Table. Join the Listening Tables for conversation, connection, and a relaxed end-of-semester moment. Enjoy a free lunch and pastry while diving into conversations that spark your interest, including academic freedom at Columbia, artificial intelligence, current politics, and everyday topics like summer plans and work. 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