From: CLS Student Affairs Digest
Date: November 15, 2021
Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (2L Edition)



Student affairs news, events & deadlines
2L Edition
November 15, 2021
Photo of Jerome Greene Hall

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
Students chatting in JG lobby

Student Services


- Pie Day! Stop by, grab a pie and say hello!
  • Mon. Nov. 22 - JG Gallery 1:00 - 2:00 pm
  • Tues. Nov. 23 - Big Warren, 5th Floor, Student Services 12:10 - 1:10 pm
  • Questions?

- Save the Date: Managing Stress to Enhance Performance as a Leader - Tues. 12/7 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Law School students are invited to this online workshop facilitated by Professor Modupe Akinola, Director of the Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Center for Leadership and Ethics at Columbia Business School.

Contact Student Services
Public Interest Fellows sitting in a seminar room

Social Justice Initiatives


Check out this week's SJI Newsletter for info on:
  • Today! SJI Monday: Voting Rights
  • Tuesday: LRAP Overview
  • Employer Info Sessions: U.S. Attorney EDNY, SEC
  • New Fellowship to Consider for Next Year
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Judicial Clerkships


- Library Workshop for Researching Judges - Nov. 16, 12:10 - 1:10 p.m. ├óÔé¼ÔÇ╣├óÔé¼ÔÇ╣├óÔé¼ÔÇ╣├óÔé¼ÔÇ╣├óÔé¼ÔÇ╣├óÔé¼ÔÇ╣├óÔé¼ÔÇ╣ Visit Office of Judicial Clerkships

Anti-Racism Program Announcements

Racial and Social Justice Fellowships
This Fellowship provides financial assistance during law school to facilitate students’ pursuit of careers in racial justice as well as to enhance opportunities for students of color in public interest careers. Please carefully review the application for more details about this Fellowship, eligibility, and the application process. Applications are due by February 25, 2022.

Anti-Racism Grantmaking Program
The ARGP provides both financial and non-financial assistance to members of the Law School community for projects that will help dismantle racially subordinating policies, structures, or systems or otherwise help promote racial equity and inclusion. Please carefully review the application for more details about this grant, eligibility, and the application process. Applications are due by January 28, 2022.

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.

Events

 

Weds. 11/17,
12:10 p.m.

JG 701
(Case Lounge)



 
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.
Thurs. 11/18,
12:30 p.m.





 
Reuben Mark Initiative for Organizational Character and Leadership
Ken Wilcox, emeritus chairman of Silicon Valley Bank and author of Leading Through Culture: How Real Leaders Create Cultures that Motivate People to Achieve Great Things, in conversation with Professor Todd Jick on Ken's culture-building experiences within global corporations, his successful strategies of expansion and diversification, and his advice on how to create a culture that motivates a team. Questions?
 
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

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 Streets
ets)

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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