This Week at Columbia: Events & Opportunities 9/23 - 10/3

Dear Students,

Between classes, activities, and city life, things can get busy. We hope you’ll take a break and connect with friends at one of the upcoming events below! 

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

• Yoga Class (In-Person). Take a break to relax and refresh with yoga in Earl Hall, offered every Thursday evening during the fall 2025 semester. Thursday, September 25, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Register here. 
• The New Consort: EQUINOX with Elly Kace (In-Person). Join Religious Life for a 70-minute concert with vocal chamber ensemble The New Consort and artist Elly Kace, featuring sound baths, guided meditations, and choral works from diverse traditions. Thursday, September 25, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Register here. 
• Coffee, Conversation, and Spirituality (In-Person). Explore life, meaning, and purpose over breakfast with Religious Life. No beliefs required, just bring your sense of connection and curiosity. Friday, September 26, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Register here.
• Drop-In Hours: Earl Hall (In-Person). Student life can be overwhelming. Stop by Earl Hall or request a Zoom link for spiritual care and support. Sessions are open to all students, whether you’re religious, spiritual, questioning, or none of the above. Tuesday, September 30, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Learn more. 
• Apply for the Trust Collaboratory's Undergraduate Course on Dialogue and Civic Practice. A new 1-credit course on dialogue and civic practice is now open to CC, GS, and SEAS undergraduates in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. Explore polarization, civic life, and the art of meaningful dialogue through films, case studies, and hands-on practice with the Listening Tables program. Applications are due September 26, and professor nominations are required. Learn more.
• Center for Student Success and Intervention (CSSI) Conduct Corner. September 22-26 is National Hazing Prevention Week. With 1 in 4 college students experiencing or witnessing hazing, it’s crucial to know your resources. Check out some of these links: CU Anti-Hazing Policy, How can I Intervene?, Where to Report, and Source: NCSBIS.  
• Apply to become a Campus Conversations Facilitator. Want to create spaces of connection and understanding at Columbia? Apply to be a Campus Conversations Facilitator and build skills in active listening, navigating tough conversations, and exploring identity in meaningful ways. This is a paid opportunity. The application is open to graduate students and is open until October 6, 2025. Learn more.
• Interested in working with University Life? Build your skills and grow your network with University Life for the 2025–2026 academic year. Apply now for positions in events, communications, and student engagement. Learn more. 
• Get Involved with University Life: Student Volunteering Opportunities. Looking for ways to get involved with the Columbia community? Join the University Life Student Volunteer Roster to stay informed about volunteer opportunities throughout the academic year, including helping at events, joining focus groups, and being the first to know about upcoming opportunities. Register here.
   

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.

• Listening Tables @ J-School: Graduate Student Edition (In-Person). Graduate students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend a Listening Table at the Graduate School of Journalism with session hosts Pamela McKelvin, Abi Wright, Jarvis Watson, Gillian Atkinson, and Jilliene Rodriguez. Meet, mingle, and enjoy open dialogue over a complimentary meal. Thursday, September 25, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Register here. 
• Reducing & Managing Stress (Online). Alice! Health Promotion invites you to a virtual well-being workshop on stress, sleep, and nutrition. Learn practical strategies to support your health and discover campus resources that can help. Thursday, September 25, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Register here. 
• From Xbox to the Future of Work: Lessons in Innovation & Performance (In-Person). Explore the future of work alongside Columbia’s Information & Knowledge Strategy (IKNS) program with Seamus Blackley, pioneering innovator and creator of the original Xbox. He’ll share insights on creativity, collaboration, and navigating rapid technological change. Thursday, September 25, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Register here. 
• IIJS Film@Home: Running on Sand (Online). Stream the movie Running on Sand with the Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies September 26–30, and join director Adar Shafran for a live online Q&A on September 30 at noon. Experience this acclaimed film that blends wit, heart, and resilience. Tuesday, September 30, 12:00  - 1:00 p.m. Register here. 
• Pop-Propaganda: How the Kremlin Markets War Like Netflix & Coca-Cola (In-Person). Join the Harriman Institute for a lecture by Andrew Ryvkin, moderated by Elise Giuliano. Drawing on his experience as a Kremlin propagandist and journalist, Ryvkin will discuss how Russian propaganda blends media, social platforms, and influencer culture to shape public opinion. Tuesday, September 30, 5:10 - 6:30 p.m. Register here. 
• Columbia Con — Latinos in Comics! (In-Person). Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Caribbean refreshments, a panel featuring acclaimed Latinx creators Edgardo Miranda-Rodríguez, Elisa Féliz, Alex Segura, and host Dr. Nick J. Figueroa, plus an expo with vendors, signings, and more. All are welcome. Thursday, October 2, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Register here. 
• Revitalization of Indigenous Languages and Arts Across the Americas (In-Person). Join Eduardo de la Cruz, Manuela Tahay, Dare Turner, and Derek Martinez for a panel to learn how Indigenous craft and languages shape communities, culture, land, and how these traditions are being revived today. Friday, October 3, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Register here. 
• Defending My Enemy: A Conversation With Aryeh Neier (Hybrid). Co-sponsored by the ACLU and Knight First Amendment Institute, join Aryeh Neier, former ACLU national director, for a conversation on the landmark Skokie Case, free speech, and its relevance today, with Jameel Jaffer and introductory remarks from Anthony D. Romero. Friday, October 3, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Register here. 
• Columbia Health Flu Fair (In-Person). Columbia Health is hosting a series of walk-in flu vaccination clinics for students at the Morningside and Manhattanville campuses. No appointments needed, just bring your CUID. Learn more. 
  • 📍 Low Library Rotunda (Morningside)
    Enter via the Northeast entrance only.
    • Sept. 29: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    • Sept. 30: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    • Oct. 1: 9:00 a.m - 6:30 p.m.
  • 📍 3rd Fl. Board Rooms, Geffen Hall (Manhattanville)
    • Oct. 8: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Student Health on Haven Flu-Fair (In-Person). Student Health on Haven is hosting a series of flu vaccination clinics for students at CUIMIC. Students can schedule vaccine appointments online through the Student Health Portal or by phone at 212-305-3400. Learn more. 
  • 📍 50 Haven Ballroom
    • Sept. 30: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    • Oct. 16: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    • Oct. 24: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m
       

Campus Resources to Support You

• Building Community through Service. For nearly 80 years, the Columbia Community Service has partnered with non-profits in the Harlem and Morningside area to provide food, expand social services, open educational opportunities, and more. Get involved this semester, and lend a hand to the Columbia community. Learn more. 
• Partner with Community Impact. An independent non-profit, Community Impact is dedicated to serving people in Morningside, Harlem, and Washington Heights. From youth achievement programs to adult education initiatives and health and emergency services, there is a role for you to make change happen. Learn more. 
   

We hope you have a wonderful week full of new opportunities and meaningful experiences. 

Wishing you all the best, 

University Life