From: CLS Student Affairs Digest
Date: November 8, 2021
Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (1L Edition)


Student affairs news, events & deadlines
1L Edition		 November 8, 2021
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Students chatting in JG lobby

Student Services


- 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? 

Contact Student Services
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Judicial Clerkships


- Join OJC for Clerkships 101 on Nov. 17, 5-6 p.m. - Catholic University's Judicial Clerkship Opinion Writing Conference will be held Feb. 24-26, 2022. Applications are due Jan. 21. See the Courseworks announcement for more details.

Visit Office of Judicial Clerkships

Registration Services


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

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Social Justice Initiatives


Check out this week's SJI Newsletter for info on:
  • Tuesday: The Zigzag Path: Grads who've transitioned between the public and private sectors
  • Upcoming: LRAP Overview
  • Interested in a government internship?
Skyscrapers in Manhattan

Career Services


- Sign up to attend the 1L Virtual Diversity Expo on Weds. Nov. 10 from 5-7 p.m. 65+ law firms will be in attendance and this is a terrific opportunity to begin building relationships with law firm attorneys, recruitment and diversity personnel.

- Register to attend the Thurs. Nov. 11 12:10 p.m. virtual panel on Presenting Yourself in an Interview with hiring partners and recruitment personnel from Akin Gump, Cleary Gottlieb, Davis & Gilbert, Milbank and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz.

- The following law firms are holding virtual programs in the coming weeks: (additional details and RSVP information are listed under Events on Symplicity):
  • Gibson Dunn
  • Gunderson Dettmer
  • Haynes & Boone
  • Hogan Lovells
  • Linklaters
  • Mintz Levin
  • Stinson
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.

Thank you helping make Columbia a fully vaccinated campus against COVID-19 and flu.

Click here for more information.

Events

 
Weds. 11/10,
12:10 p.m.

JG 103
 		 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.

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,
6:30 p.m.
 		 Complex Issues: "Pride, 1950s: People Had Parties"
Professor Kendall Thomas joins filmmaker Tom Kalin to discuss his episode of the FX series chronicling the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S.
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 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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