From: CLS Student Affairs Digest
Date: October 25, 2021
Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (1L Edition)


Student affairs news, events & deadlines
1L Edition		 October 25, 2021
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Deadline to Complete: Nov. 5

 
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.

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. 
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Student Services


- Join Alice! Health Promotion tomorrow, Oct. 26, for our final workshop in our October Health and Wellness Series. Tomorrow's workshop is about positive food-body relationships. We will be giving away free fuzzy footwear (socks) to attendees. Join us from 4-5 p.m. in JG 501. Please access the flyer here for details about specific workshops and to sign up.

- 1L Elective Panel - Fri. Nov. 5 12:10-1:10 p.m. Are you curious about your options for Legal Methods II and your Spring elective? Hear directly from the professors teaching Legal Methods II and 1L Electives and learn about the pre-registration process. We will email you Zoom information.

Contact Student Services
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Social Justice Initiatives


- Watch for SJI's weekly email of public interest, government, and human rights jobs--in your inbox every Saturday!

- November 1: SJI Monday: The Struggle for Reproductive Rights 

- November 4: Labor Law Panel with the Peggy Browning Fund

- Fair and Just Prosecution Panels November 5 and November 9 

- Click here for up-to-date information on public interest, government, human rights, and other justice-related events and programs 

Registration Services


- Tues. Nov. 2 Election Day - No Classes - No classes will be held on 11/2.

- Weds. Nov. 3 Administrative Tuesday - Law School classes will be held on a Tuesday schedule on 11/3.

- Pre-Registration for Legal Methods II and Spring Electives - Fri. Nov. 5 at noon EDT through Thurs. Nov. 11 at noon EST via LawNet.

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Career Services


- Save the date for the following upcoming programs and events (additional details to be provided next week):
  • 1L Virtual Diversity Expo: Weds. Nov. 10, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
  • Presenting Yourself in Person: Thurs. Nov. 11, 12:10-1:10 p.m.
- The New York State Bar Association invites law student to join for free. Gain access to award-winning professional development resources, discount benefits, scholarships, writing competitions, and much more! Details can be found here.

- The following law firms are holding programs in the coming weeks (more details are under Events on Symplicity):
  • Haynes & Boone
  • Hogan Lovells
  • McGuire Woods
  • Mintz Levin
  • Reed Smith
Contact the Office of Career Services

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.

Flu vaccines will be available in Lerner Hall from now until October 29:
  • Mondays: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesdays - Thursdays: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Fridays: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Walk-in only, just bring your CUID. The flu shot takes no more than 10 minutes and will protect your and our community this flu season. Thank you helping make Columbia a fully vaccinated campus against COVID-19 and flu.

Click here for more information.

Events

Weds. 10/27, 
5:30 p.m.
 		 Summer Judicial Internship Panel
Join the Office of Judicial Clerkships for a panel discussion about the benefits of summer judicial internships and how best to plan for applying for one.
Fri. 10/29, 
12:10 p.m.




 		 Skills & Strategies: Outlining Part II 
As you start preparing for your midterms, our focus this week will be on developing outlines. When should you begin? How much detail should you incorporate? Learn how to draw from your notes and resources to create an effective outline during this session. As always, feel free to ask questions during the session or beforehand, when you register for the session. Please check your email for the registration link.
Weds. 11/3,
12:10 p.m.

JG 103



 		 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.

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 through September 30 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

Throughout September, 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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