This Week at Columbia: Events & Opportunities 5/12 - 5/18

Dear Students,

We hope the end of the semester brings moments of accomplishment, rest, and reflection as you move through finals season.

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

• Earl Hall: Study Days (In-Person). Looking for a quiet place to study this finals season? Earl Hall Auditorium will be open during the day as a dedicated quiet study space. Stop by to focus, recharge, and enjoy tea and snacks. Ongoing: Now - Thursday, May 14, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Register here. 
• When Rest Sings: Sabbath and the African American Witness (In-Person). Listen to a special concert from artist Ruth Naomi Floyd and pianist Aaron Graves, courtesy of Religious Life and Columbia's Center for Clinical Medical Ethics. TODAY, May 12, 4:30 - 6:40 p.m. Register here. 
• Celebrate Student-Parents with CSSI (In-Person). Are you a Student-Parent and graduating in May? You and your family are invited to celebrate this exciting achievement together through hands-on activities including decorating matching graduation caps, writing cards, and enjoying pizza and refreshments. Friday, May 15, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Register here. 
• Baccalaureate Service (In-Person). All undergraduate degree candidates and their family and friends are invited to attend the annual Baccalaureate Service, a multi-faith celebration of undergraduate commencement. Service highlights include musical performances, reflections, and readings by students from diverse faith traditions. Sunday, May 17, 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Learn more.
• Become a 2026-2027 Student Conduct Navigator. Apply to be a Student Conduct Navigator (SCN) and support your peers through the student conduct process, answering questions and providing guidance after hearings. SCN’s also help develop restorative programs and serve as campus-wide resources on ethics, integrity, and community standards. Applications are due by May 29 at 5:00 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.

• Low Library Rotunda: Study Days (In-Person). Power through your studying at Low Library Rotunda. Enter through the front door, make yourself comfortable, and enjoy a rare chance to study somewhere unexpected. Today - Thursday, May 14, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Learn more. 
• Pop-Up Concerts: Imani Winds (In-Person). Listen to an electrifying performance from Grammy-winning quintet Imani Winds as they present a program spotlighting three composers shaped by French culture, jazz, and folk traditions. Monday, May 18, 6:00 p.m. Learn more. 
   

Campus Resources to Support You

• Stay Connected to Care. Whether you’re staying local or heading abroad, the Columbia Student Health Insurance Plan keeps you covered. New incoming summer students may request enrollment May 1 through June 30, 2026, for coverage from May 15 through August 14, 2026. Open enrollment for new and continuing students for the fall 2026 term will begin July 15, 2026. Learn more. 
• Looking forward to Celebrating? Dine Local. From end-of-semester dinners to graduation gatherings, Morningside Heights is full of restaurants perfect for marking the occasion. Explore the neighborhood and discover your next local spot. 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