This Week at Columbia: Events & Opportunities (4/2)

Dear Students, 

The New York Primary is today, April 2nd! Don’t forget to vote, if you are eligible. 

Also, come join us for the events below and consider being part of the Ambassador or Events Council student leadership programs. Learn more below.

All events are in Eastern Time, free, and open to all students unless otherwise noted. 

University Life Events & Opportunities

• Apply to Join the University Life Events Council 2024-25! Be a part of shaping the events and activities that connect students across Columbia. We are now accepting applications for next year’s University Life Events Council! Apply by Wednesday, April 24.
• Apply to Become a University Life Ambassador 2024-25! Passionate about building community at Columbia? As a University Life Ambassador, you can help promote a welcoming, inclusive environment for all Columbia students across all campuses. Apply by Friday, May 10.
• Attend the CU Film Showcase (In-Person). Lights, camera, action! Join the University Life Events Council for a screening of short films created by students throughout the University community. Thursday, April 4, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Register here.
• Grad Hangout: Afro-Caribbean Dance Workshop (In-Person). University Life invites you to join us for our final Grad Hangout of the semester! Led by instructors from Cumbe Dance, experience the energy, passion, and community rooted within Afro-Caribbean dances and rhythms. Wednesday, April 17, 2 - 3 p.m. Register here.
• LGBTQIA+ Faculty Roundtable (In-Person). University Life, in partnership with the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement, invites you to a roundtable event where Columbia Faculty will share their experiences navigating their identities as members of the LGBTQIA+ community in higher education. Dinner will be provided. Thursday, April 18, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Register here.
• Virtual Yoga Class. Take a break and relax at this yoga class hosted by Religious Life. Classes will take place virtually on Thursday, April 4, 7 - 8 p.m. Register here. In-person classes resume April 11.  
• Campus Conversations (In-Person). Learn critical listening skills, manage difficult conversations, and talk about identity. Join a Campus Conversation - you will make a friend, have a real conversation, and build community at Columbia. We’ll be hosting student-led conversations throughout April. Various Times. See all Campus Conversations. 

Social Justice Mini-Grant Spotlight

Learn more about all of the 2023-24 Social Justice Mini-Grantees and their projects.

• Exploring Intersectionality: Caste, Gender & Sexuality (Hybrid). In commemoration of Dalit History Month, join three scholars in exploring how they write about sexuality as Dalit women. This panel was organized by Priya Kodidala, with support from University Life and the Office of Student Affairs Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee at SIPA. Thursday, April 4, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Register here.
• Asian Gender Equality Panel (In-Person). This panel featuring Columbia alum, Annie Liang-Zhou and Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya, brings together an artist and a green developer for a discussion spotlighting the prevalent injustices Asian women face. Co-sponsored by University Life and the Institute for the Study of Sexuality and Gender. Wednesday, April 17, 6 - 8 p.m. Register here. 
• America’s Mass Incarceration Problem with Taylor Rae Almonte-Roman. As Taylor prepares to graduate with her Masters in Human Rights with a concentration on mass incarceration, she shares some foundational education about America's mass incarceration problem. Listen here.

The Columbia Way: Beyond Commencement
Graduating This Year? The Columbia Alumni Association invites all members of the Class of 2024 to learn about alumni benefits, take professional headshots, and explore career opportunities and upcoming alumni social events. Stop by 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Monday, April 15 and Tuesday, April 16. Register here.

Happening Around Campus

• Governing Digital China (In-Person). Explore the links between the Chinese state, tech companies, and citizens. This event is co-sponsored by the Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia Global Center - Beijing, and the Columbia Center for Political Economy. Thursday, April 4, 2 - 3 p.m. Register here. 
• The Surprising Truth about Storytelling (In-Person). Award-winning science storyteller Lucy Cooke discusses her work as a multimedia broadcaster, myth slayer, and writer. Join the School of Professional Studies for this conversation. Wednesday, April 3, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Register here. 
• Trans Disruptions: The Future of Change Conference (In-Person). This three-day conference will bring together activists, theorists, artists, and writers to explore the pasts, futures, and in-between times of transgender lives, narratives, and theories. April 3 - 5. Register here.

Take care,

Joseph Defraine Greenwell, Ed.D.

Senior Vice President for Student Affairs
University Life
Gender Pronouns: He/Him/His

Ixchel Rosal

Senior Associate Vice President for Student Life
University Life
Gender Pronouns: She/Her/Hers