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Student affairs news, events & deadlines
3L edition

November 1, 2021

Deadlines

Fri. 11/5

Deadline to Apply for Public Law Workshop
This spring's PLW focuses on building an inclusive constitutional democracy, and interested students should apply by Friday, November 5. More information and application.

Student Services

- Drop-in Academic Advising (WJW) 5th Floor

Thurs. Nov. 4: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 2:30 - 4 p.m.
Mon. Nov. 8 - Weds. Nov. 10: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 2:30 - 4 p.m.

- 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

Public Interest Fellows sitting in a seminar room

Social Justice Initiatives

- 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 January and Spring 2022 Courses Thurs. Nov. 4 at noon EDT through Fri. Nov. 11 at noon EST via LawNet.

- Professional Responsibility Direct Registration - Thurs., Nov. 4 at noon EDT - Mon. Nov. 8 at noon EST. If you were registered for a Spring 2022 PR class through the lottery and now wish to register for a different Spring 2022 PR class, you will have to email Registration Services no later than 3 p.m. on Fri. Nov. 5 and ask them to remove the current class from your registration so that you can add a new class.

Judicial Clerkships

- State Court Clerkships 101: Q&A with Alumni Law Clerks - Nov. 4, 12:10 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

Visit Office of Judicial Clerkships

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. 11/3, 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.
Fri. 11/5, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Butler 203	Friend2Friend Bystander Intervention Workshop for Graduate Students This skills-based program trains Columbia students to effectively recognize and respond to others exhibiting distress. You can be a helper and connect peers to resources on- and off-campus. Sign up
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.
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