Events Newsletter 2024-25

This Week at Columbia: Events & Opportunities 4/29 - 5/6

April 29, 2025
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Dear Students, 

We invite you to take part in some of these upcoming events as we come to the end of the academic year.

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

  • Virtual Office Hours with Case Management and Student Support (Virtual). Got questions about campus services or need help finding community resources? Drop into office hours for a one-on-one chat with a CSSI Case Manager. Whether it's basic needs, resource navigation, or goal-setting, CSSI is here to help all students. Wednesday, April 30, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Register here.
  • Navigating Complex Times (In-Person). Join the School of Social Work for a guided conversation to explore our emotions, shifts within ourselves and our relationships, and how to hold space for complexity – individually and collectively. This event is part of the Campus Conversations initiative. Wednesday, April 30, 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Register here. 
  • Yoga Class (In-Person). Take a break and relax with yoga in Earl Hall, hosted by Religious Life. Please bring your own mat and arrive 10 minutes early to sign in and set up! Thursday, May 1, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Learn more.
  • Families: Exploring Traditions and New Trends (In-Person). This discussion will explore changing social norms around marriage and family, focusing on social, economic, cultural, and environmental influences. Reflect on personal and cultural experiences and share perspectives in a supportive, mindful space. This event is part of the Campus Conversations initiative. Friday, May 2, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Register here. 
  • University Citizenship During Challenging Times: Perspectives, Expectations, and Realities (In-Person). Come ready to share how members of Columbia’s diverse community can help foster citizenship on campus. This discussion will reflect on different perspectives and expectations. Friday, May 2, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Register here. 
  • 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.
  • Become a 2025 - 2026 University Life Ambassador. Passionate about building community at Columbia? As a University Life Ambassador, you can help promote a welcoming and inclusive environment for all Columbia students across our four campuses (Morningside, CUIMC, Manhattanville, and Lamont) and be a part of the many events and initiatives University Life offers. Apply here or learn more by emailing [email protected]. Deadline to apply is May 18.
  • The Food Pantry at Columbia: Student Leadership Board Openings. The Food Pantry serves all currently registered students across all Columbia 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].

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.

  • Wear Denim on Denim Day and Connect with SVR (Hybrid). Join us for Denim Day 2025—online or in person—to stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence. Wearing denim sends a powerful message: there’s no excuse for assault. Stop by to take the pledge, challenge harmful myths, and share your support with a photo and message of compassion and accountability. Wednesday, April 30, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Learn more. 
  • How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Advanced Screening (In-Person). Need a break from studying? Sign up for a special early screening of How to Train Your Dragon (2025) brought to you by the Lenfest Center for the Arts and Universal Pictures. Grab some popcorn and reconnect with the adventure and heart of this beloved story before it hits theaters. Wednesday, April 30, 7:00 p.m. Register here. 
  • Block Party (In-Person). Grab a friend and head to Pupin Plaza for a campus-wide Block Party. Enjoy seasonal treats, games, and crafts as we come together to mark the close of the academic year. Thursday, May 1, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Learn more.
  • New Latin American Music for Solo Piano, with Joel Sachs (In-Person). As part of Carnegie Hall’s Nuestros Sonidos festival, renowned new-music champion Joel Sachs presents a vibrant program of contemporary works from Latin America. Highlights include world premieres by Roberto Sierra and Diana Syrse, along with music by Paul Desenne and Tania León. Thursday, May 1, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Register here. 
  • Pop-Up Concerts: JACK Quartet - "Escape Rites" by Austin Wulliman (In-Person). The JACK Quartet returns to the Miller stage to highlight one of their own: Austin Wulliman—an in-demand violinist, highly regarded educator, and accomplished composer. Tuesday, May 6, 6:00 p.m. Register here. 
  • Walking Tour Along Riverside Drive, from 86th-107th Streets (In-Person). Join Stephanie Azzarone, author of the award-winning book, Heaven on the Hudson: Mansions, Monuments, and Marvels of Riverside Park, and a licensed New York City tour guide, for a tour along Riverside Drive. Wednesday, May 7, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Register here. 
  • Listening Tables Spring Reception (In-Person). Celebrate a year of Listening Tables at Earl Hall. Reconnect with friends, past hosts, and the special community that has been built together since last fall. Come prepared for art, food, speeches, and deep conversations, plus a special event featuring the Listening Tables Photovoice Exhibit. Wednesday, May 7, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Register here. 

Take care,

Joseph Defraine Greenwell, Ed.D.
Senior Vice President for Student Affairs
University Life
Pronouns: He/Him/His

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