This Week at Columbia: Events & Opportunities (9/3)

September 03, 2024

Dear Students,

We hope your first day of classes is off to a good start! Here are some upcoming events:

Welcome Week - September 3-13

Looking to make friends and learn about University resources? This series of free, fun events is a chance to build your foundation for the semester ahead and beyond! Welcome Week is open to all Columbia students from all schools and campuses – whether you are a new or returning student, an undergraduate or graduate student. Just bring your CUID!

  • Treats on the Plaza (In-Person). Swing by for refreshing summer treats to celebrate the beginning of a new academic year. All students are welcome. Treats will be available, while supplies last:
  • Maps & Snacks (In-Person). Stop by University Life in Kent Hall to grab a snack and a campus map! This grab-and-go tabling event is a great way to start your day during the first week of classes. Wednesday, September 4, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Learn more.
  • Religious Life Activities Fair (In-Person). Stop by St. Paul's Chapel plaza for ice cream and to learn about religious resources, connect with religious student groups, and meet different faith leaders on campus. Hosted by Religious Life. Wednesday, September 4, 3 - 5 p.m. Learn more.
  • Low-Lapalooza: Silent Disco (In-Person). Dance the night away with the University Life Events Council. Plus enjoy Insomnia Cookies, giveaways, photos, and much more! The first 300 students to enter can borrow headsets with three music channels. Friday, September 6, 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. Learn More.
  • Passport to Columbia: Connect, Enjoy Activities, and More (In-Person). Kick-start the fall semester with the University Life Events Council and the International Students & Scholars Office! All are welcome at this mixer, celebrating our international community. Join us for get-to-know-you bingo, trivia, activities, Insomnia cookies, and more! Tuesday, September 10, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Register here.
  • Get to Know the Food Pantry at Columbia (In-Person). Meet the Center for Student Success and Intervention (CSSI) team on the Lerner Ramps to learn about The Food Pantry and win some free goodies from CSSI. Wednesday, September, 11, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Learn more.
  • Community Connections BBQ (In-Person). You’re invited to our first Community Connections BBQ, celebrating the diverse identities of our students! This gathering aims to create a supportive community where students from diverse backgrounds can connect, share experiences, and build meaningful relationships. Swing by Kent 202 to pick up your ticket! Wednesday, September 11, 12 - 2 p.m. Learn more.
  • Yoga Class (In-Person). Take a break and relax with yoga in Earl Hall. Religious Life offers this open level class in the Auditorium of Earl Hall on Thursday evenings throughout the fall 2024 semester. Thursday, September 12, 7 - 8 p.m. Learn More.
  • Get to Know Us: Center for Student Success & Intervention (CSSI) (Virtual). Meet with some of the staff members at CSSI and learn more about their passion for helping students through various challenges and the different resources the center offers. Friday, September 13, 1 - 2 p.m. Register here.
  • Free Fall Fitness (In-Person). Start the semester off with two weeks of free group fitness classes. You must have Dodge Fitness Center access to participate. Tuesday, September 3 - Friday, September 15. Learn more.

Share Your Feedback
As we enter a new academic year, the Inclusive Public Safety Advisory Committee (IPSAC) invites your feedback. What makes you feel safe on campus? How can Public Safety best support you? How are campus security measures impacting you? Is there a safety issue on campus that you think has not been addressed?

The students, faculty, and staff who make up IPSAC want to hear from you. Acknowledging the unprecedented events of last spring and the ongoing presence of additional security on the Morningside campus, the Committee welcomes your feedback. Enter your UNI to access the feedback form. Share Feedback

Happening Around Campus

  •  Culture on the Corner: Esmeralda Santiago Joined by Jaquira Díaz (In-Person). Award-winning and best-selling author Esmeralda Santiago will read from her latest novel, Las Madres. Esmeralda will be joined in conversation by award-winning author Jaquira Díaz. Thursday, September 5, 6 - 7 p.m. Register here. 

Take care,

Joseph Defraine Greenwell, Ed.D. (he/him/his)

Senior Vice President for Student Affairs
University Life

Ixchel Rosal (she/her/hers)

Senior Associate Vice President for Student Life
University Life