For Transfer Students:
All new Columbia students are required to complete both the Sexual Respect Initiative and the Inclusion and Belonging Initiaive modules by Fri. Nov. 5. If you do not complete your requirements by Nov. 5, a registration hold will be placed on your account, which could impact your Pre-registration.
The Law School is promoting a series of events to help you satisfy your Sexual Respect Initiative requirement. You can find the series' flyer here.
Participating in the Task Force on Inclusion & Belonging's dialogue-based Campus Conversations is one way in which you can satisfy the Inclusion and Belonging requirement.
These modules ask Columbia students what it means to belong to this community and offer new skills for creating an inclusive campus culture. Check out CCI's website for the full schedule of workshops and other options. Required for new students; all students are welcome to participate.
- Public Law Workshop Applications Due Fri. Nov. 5 - This spring's PLW focuses on building an inclusive constitutional democracy, and interested students should apply by Friday. More info and application
- DOROT's Thanksgiving Meal Delivery Program brings hundreds of older adults and volunteers together to share warmth and companionship. On Nov. 21-22 in Manhattan or Westchester, volunteers will pick up a Thanksgiving meal, deliver the meal to an isolated older adult, and connect with them by phone for a 20-30-minute call. Register here
- American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers Annual Writing Competition - Eligible papers include publishable articles, substantial book reviews, or book chapters; books; and student case note or comment. Awards include a cash payment ($1,500-$5,000), a certificate or other token of recognition, and travel expenses to attend the College’s annual dinner. Questions?
- State Court Clerkships 101: Q&A with Alumni Law Clerks, Nov. 4, 12:10 - 1:10 p.m. - Zoom link; Webinar ID: 921 7779 2471; Password: 293121
- Join LALSA for a conversation with the Hon. Dora L. Irizarry, Senior U.S. District Judge, Eastern District of New York - Thurs. 11/11, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 987 3060 7116; Passcode: LALSA
We have seen how effective vaccination is in protecting us from viruses such as COVID-19. To help keep Columbia healthy, please get your annual influenza (flu) vaccine. All students are required to get the flu vaccine by November 30, 2021, either through Columbia Health or by providing documentation of their vaccination in the Patient Portal.
Thank you helping make Columbia a fully vaccinated campus against COVID-19 and flu.
52 States: The Case for D.C. and Puerto Rico Statehood
The Center for Constiutional Governance hosts a panel discussion featuring: Christina D. Ponsa-Kraus (Columbia Law School George Welwood Murray Professor of Legal History), George Derek Musgrove (University of Maryland, Baltimore Counry Associate Professor of History; Author, Chocolate City). Moderated by Jessica Bulman-Pozen, Columbia Law School Betts Professor of Law. Grab-and-go lunch provided following the program. Sponsored by LCI.
Anti-Racism Coordinating Committee Forum
Join Dean Lester and the other members of the Anti-Racism Coordinating Committee for a discussion about the Committee's work this year. Q&A to follow. This event is co-sponsored by the Office of Student Services; the Vice-Dean of Intellectual Life; and the Anti-Racism Coordinating Committee.
Mon. 11/22,
12:10 p.m.
JG 104
Dean's Meet Up
Please join Dean Gillian Lester for this informal forum open to all law students, where Dean Lester will share updates and answer questions that you may have. Feel free to submit a question using this form.
Open to any student, anywhere - click above for more. And CPS's Problem-Solving Drop-insare an opportunity to talk with a mental health professional about a specific situation that is causing emotional stress.
Students experiencing unexpected financial need, including food and housing insecurity, may be eligible for additional assistance. To apply for emergency assistance, complete the funding request form.
The on-demand, point-to-point Public Safety Evening Shuttle by Via has replaced the escort service at the Morningside campus. Additionally, the Intercampus Shuttle runs Monday to Saturday, excluding University holidays.
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Emergency Resources
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Emergency Phone #s Columbia’s Public Safety is available at any time of day, every day. Please store these critical numbers in your phone:
Morningside Campus Emergency Line: 212-854-5555
Manhattanville Campus Emergency Line: 212-853-3333
Medical Center Campus Emergency Line: 212-305-7979