From: CLS Student Affairs Digest
Date: November 29, 2021
Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (2L Edition)


Student affairs news, events & deadlines
2L Edition		 November 29, 2021
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Deadlines

 
2021-2022 Law School Supplemental Grant - Application Deadline Dec. 10, 2021
For students currently not receiving institutional grants but whose financial circumstances have recently changed, a need-based process is available to reevaluate eligibility for this supplemental award. Complete details regarding the process and required documentation is available from the Financial Aid Office at the following webpage. 
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Student Services


- Give Feedback, Get Food Back! Submit at least two course evaluations via LawNet and Student Services will treat you to a free lunch at Lenfest. Just swing by Big Warren 5th Floor during the times below, confirm that you've submitted the evals, and we'll give you a Lenfest voucher.
  • Nov. 30 12:00 -1:00 p.m. 
  • Dec. 7 12:00 -1:00 p.m. 
Contact Student Services
Public Interest Fellows sitting in a seminar room

Social Justice Initiatives


- Today! The Campaign for Julius Jones: A Conversation with Alicia Cepeda Maule, Digital Engagement Director at the Innocence Project, 12:10 p.m.

- The Public Interest Legal Career (PILC) Fair will be held virtually Feb. 3-4, and registration/application opens Dec. 1! The deadline to apply for interviews with over 250+ employers at PILC is 5 p.m. Jan. 13. Keep an eye out for more details in the coming weeks.

- Full SJI Newsletter 

Registration Services


- New Add/Drop Dates: Phase One & Phase Two Please review the updated Handbook -- Chapter 2: Spring 2022 Add/Drop on our Resources page.

- Exam4 Webinar - Weds. 12/1 at 12:10 p.m. Register Here

- Recommended submission date for test accommodations requests for the March 2022 Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) is Tues. Dec. 7, 2021. More information can be found here.

It’s Time to Get Your Flu Shot


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.

Click here for more information.

Student Resources

Counseling and Psychological Services

Open to any student, anywhere - click above for more. And CPS's Problem-Solving Drop-ins are an opportunity to talk with a mental health professional about a specific situation that is causing emotional stress.

Schedule a COVID Test

Voluntary testing will remain available for asymptomatic vaccinated faculty, staff, and students up to once weekly.

 

Medical Appointments

Click above or call 212-854-7426 for appointments. Contact Alice! Health Promotion at 212-854-5453 or alice@columbia.edu
 

CU Food Pantry

Open Tuesdays & Fridays
3:00pm - 6:00pm
5th Floor Lerner Hall, 
2920 Broadway (Between 114th & 115th Streetsets)

Financial Wellness Resources

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. 

Evening Shuttle

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.

CU's Public Safety App - Lionsafe

This app not only connects users with quick access to Public Safety emergency services, it helps keep you updated with crime alerts, emergency protocols and critical campus safety protocols. Download it today!

Fall Safety Awareness Opportunities

Public Safety is hosting Security Awareness Days at each campus for students, faculty, and staff.

 
Back-up Child Care

Full-time enrolled Law School students can receive up to 60 hours of back-up care per academic year through Bright Horizons.

Child Care & Schooling Services

Care for adults, children, or yourself in situations when normal care arrangements are interrupted or when short-term care is required.

Lawyers Assistance Program

A free, confidential service available to law students and their family members in NYC who are struggling with alcohol or drug abuse, depression, anxiety and stress, as well as other addictions and mental health issues. LAP’s confidential hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week: 212.302.5787.

 

Emergency Resources

Emergency Text Messaging
Click above to sign up for emergency text updates to receive real-time notifications of emergency events on or near campus.

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

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