From: CLS Student Affairs Digest Date: January 18, 2022 Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (2L Edition)
Student affairs news, events & deadlines
January 18, 2022
Deadlines
J-Term Course Evaluations are on LawNet through Fri, 1/21 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Phase two of Spring 2022 Add/Drop ends on Mon. 1/24 at 11:00 p.m. EST.
Digital Forms are open on LawNet until Tues. 2/1 at 3:00 p.m. EST. Please review the Handbook -- Chapter 2: Spring 2022 Add/Drop on our Resources page.
- Winter Package Delivery Program - DOROT’s Winter Package Delivery program brings hundreds of older adults and volunteers together to share warmth and companionship. Join us on Jan. 30 and 31 in Manhattan or Westchester for this incredible volunteer opportunity and bring joy to an isolated older adult in the community. Volunteers will:
Pick up a Winter Care Package
Deliver the package to an older adult
Connect with the older adult for a 20-30 minute friendly phone call
- The Class of 2023 will gain access to OSCAR at 8:00 a.m. EST on February 2, 2022. Review the latest updates to OSCAR here.
- Review OJC's Judge List and Clerkships 201 webinarshere to learn about the nuts and bolts of the application process and crafting your judge list.
- The Delaware Court of Chancery is currently accepting applications for 2023 term clerkships. Applications are due by February 13, 2022. For more information and how to apply, click here.
- Spring OCI: Bidding will remain open until Friday, January 21 at 5pm. Please find all relevant details under the 'Interview Programs' section of Symplicity. Email us with any questions.
Open to any student, anywhere - click above for more. And CPS's Problem-Solving Drop-insare an opportunity to talk with a mental health professional about a specific situation that is causing emotional stress.
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.
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.
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!
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