This Week at Columbia: Events & Opportunities 5/6 - 5/13

Dear Students, 

We hope you can take advantage of some of the opportunities listed below ahead of Commencement.

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

• Study Days (In-Person). Earl Hall Auditorium will be open during the day as a dedicated study space. Stop by to focus, recharge, and enjoy complimentary tea and snacks. Hours vary. Tuesday, May 6 - Thursday, May 15. Learn more.
• 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 18, 10:00 - 11:15 a.m. Register here.
• Apply to the University Life Events Council. Are you full of ideas and love bringing people together? Apply to the University Life Events Council and help create signature Columbia traditions like Speed Friending, Low-Lapalooza: Silent Disco, and Passport to Columbia. This volunteer opportunity is a great way to build community, meet students from across all schools, and gain valuable leadership experience. Apply here or learn more by emailing [email protected]. Deadline to apply is Thursday, May 22.
• 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 Sunday, 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.

• The 2025 Frank A. Calderone Prize in Public Health Lecture (Hybrid). Listen to Dr. Jonathan M. Samet, Professor of Epidemiology and Environmental and Occupational Health and recipient of the 2025 Frank A. Calderone Prize in Public Health, for an insightful lecture on his work in Public Health. Tuesday, May 13, 3:00 - 4:15 PM. 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