Events Newsletter 2024-25

This Week at Columbia: Events & Opportunities 4/8 - 4/15

April 15, 2025
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Dear Students, 

As the semester draws to a close, we hope you can join some of the events listed below for a stress-free break.

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

  • Dance Fitness Series: Zumba @ CUIMC (In-Person). Unwind in this Zumba Session hosted by University Life and Columbia PEREC. Whether you are a beginner or a regular, this dance fitness class will leave you feeling refreshed and reenergized. Wednesday, April 16, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Register here. 
  • Community Connections: A Pre-Celebration of APIDA Heritage Month (In-Person). We’re kicking off APIDA Heritage Month a little early with good vibes, meaningful conversations, and delicious snacks that honor the diverse cultures of the Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American communities. Wednesday, April 16, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Fun & Games on the Lawn (In-Person). Join University Life for a fun-filled afternoon of lawn games, delicious snacks, and good vibes! Enjoy board games, DIY flower crowns, a beanbag toss challenge, and bubbles under the spring sun. With tasty treats like soft pretzels, popcorn, mini hot dogs, and ice cream, combined with great music, it's the perfect way to unwind before finals. Thursday, April 17, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Retro Roller Rink (In-Person). Bust out the neon and leg warmers for an afternoon of retro 80s fun, complete with roller skating, carnival treats, and a best-dressed contest with prizes. Don’t miss it! Friday, April 18, 12:45 - 3:30 p.m. Register here.
  • Columbia and The Met Opera: Legacies of Innovation (In-Person). Learn about the shared histories of two storied New York institutions at this special event hosted at the Metropolitan Opera House. Enjoy a reception with food, drinks, and free tickets to the opera for trivia winners. These events are part of the Campus Collaborative Fund. Friday, April 18, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Dance Fitness Series: Hip-Hop (Outdoors) (In-Person). Dance the afternoon away with this high-energy Hip-Hop Dance Workshop led by a professional instructor from the Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation. This class is designed to be fun, approachable, and full of good vibes – no matter your experience level! Monday, April 21, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Register here. 
  • Navigating Emotions in a Time of Conflict (In-Person). In response to recent events at Columbia, join us in Kent Hall for a guided conversation to explore our emotions, shifts within ourselves and our relationships, and how to hold space for complexity—both personally and collectively.This event is part of the Campus Conversations initiative. Tuesday, April 22, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Register here. 
  • Night @ Butler: Cozy Café (In-Person). Brew up a night full of warmth at Butler Library and enjoy treats from the Hungarian Pastry Shop and cozy sips like coffee, tea, and hot cocoa. Unwind with DIY bookmarks, mini paint-pen easels, cookie decorating, board games, and more. This night is espresso-ly made for you! Thursday, April 24, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Register here. 
  • Café Con Fotos: A Bad Bunny Brunch (In-Person). Celebrate culture, community, and El Conejo Malo with brunch bites, cafecito, and a soundtrack made for true fans. Whether you're here to dance, connect, or just enjoy the energy, this is your chance to celebrate the creativity and culture Bad Bunny inspires. Friday, April 25, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Register here. 
  • 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].
  • 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.
  • 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! Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. 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: Miles Okazaki and Bill Frisell (In-Person). Two of the greatest guitarists of our time come together for an incredible evening of music. The virtuosic Miles Okazaki joins the esteemed Bill Frisell for this special performance at Miller Theatre. TONIGHT, Tuesday, April 15, 6:00 p.m. Learn more. 
  • Saturday Science: Science and the City - Celebrating Earth Day (In-Person). Explore the incredible systems connecting us with the world around us—from the ways our brains and bodies interact with nature to the science behind thriving urban ecosystems at this educational celebration of Earth Day. Saturday, April 19, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Learn more. 
  • "The Fight for Global Press Freedom" with CJS & The New York Times (Hybrid). The Columbia Journalism School and The New York Times present "The Fight for Global Press Freedom,” an afternoon of events addressing the escalating threats to journalists worldwide. Join for a fireside chat between Dean Jelani Cobb and New York Times Publisher A.G. Sulzberger, followed by a panel discussion. Monday, April 21, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Connecting with Nature (Virtual). Get ready to reconnect with Mother Nature! This workshop dives into how the great outdoors shapes us, personally and as a society. Explore how our environment influences daily life and share fun, practical tips for bringing more nature into your routine. Tuesday, April 22, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Register here.
  • Liberation! 80 Years Since the End of World War II in Italy (In-Person). NYU’s David Forgacs and Columbia’s Nadia Urbinati celebrate the commemoration of the end of World War II in Italy. They will discuss the Resistance, the new Constitution, women's roles and developing rights, and more. Wednesday, April 23, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Register here. 
  • Season of Beauty and Love: Love Songs in the Age of Ronsard (In-Person). Maison Française invites you to join this musical performance, marked by grace, balance, and a wonderful sense of lightness, featuring song settings of poetry of Pierre de Ronsard by such composers as Claude le Jeune, Guillaume Costeley, Pierre Bonnet, and others. Thursday, April 24, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Register here.
  • The Columbia Way: Beyond Commencement (In-Person). Master life beyond Columbia and make the most of alumni benefits. From professional guidance to social opportunities, your alumni community is here to support you with the tools you need to succeed post-graduation. Wednesday, April 23, and Thursday, April 24, 10:00 - 4:00 p.m. Learn more. 

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