From: CLS Student Affairs Digest
Date: October 3, 2022
Subject: The Gavel: Your Weekly Student Affairs Newsletter (2L Edition)


Student affairs news, events & deadlines October 3, 2022
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Student Services

Questions? Contact Student Services

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Social Justice Initiatives

Today! SJI Monday: Intro to Government Lawyering—Local, State, and Federal - Mon. Oct. 3, 12:10-1:10 p.m. in JG 102A  Click here for more information.

Save the Date! SJI Monday: Native Rights in the Supreme Court, via Zoom - Mon. Oct. 10  Click here for more information.

Make an SJI advising appointment through Symplicity!

Get all the CLS public interest news: read the full SJI Newsletter!

Registration Services

- Fall 2022 Final Exam Schedule Draft: The first draft of the Fall 2022 final exam schedule is available on the Fall 2022 Exams website under the first accordion: Exam Schedule, Exam Modes, & Exam Location. 

- Fall 2022 Final Exam Reschedule Request Form: The form will be open from today, Mon. Oct 3 at 12:00 p.m. EDT through Tues. Nov. 1 at 12:00 p.m. EDT on our Fall 2022 Exams website under the second accordion: Rescheduling a Law School Exam

- Through Oct. 15: Withdrawal from classes permitted; the notation of W will be recorded on the transcript. Please fill out the Withdrawal form on our Registration Forms website.

- If you are planning to split the credits for your supervised research into two semesters, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023, please fill out the Year Course (YC) Grade form on our Registration Forms website due 12/22.

Additional Announcements & Events

- Symplicity Interface Update: Click here for more information.
- The Davis Polk Leadership Initiative ("DPLI") is delighted to announce its 2022–2023 Leadership Fellows. We extend our warm congratulations to the following students and look forward to seeing how their projects develop:
  • Vanessa Braganza, 1L (Project: voting rights summit aimed at putting different perspectives on voting rights lawyering into productive dialogue)
  • Luke Cronin, 2L (Project: outreach to serve unhoused populations of Harlem and Morningside Heights)
  • Tobin Kassa and Dawchelle "Shelly" Hamilton, 1Ls (Project: fostering community and advocacy for overlooked and underrepresented Caribbean and African lawyers)
  • Natia Navrouzov, LL.M. (creating a platform to share accurate and timely information for survivors of the Yazidi genocide)
  • Ido Sadeh, LL.M. (organizing a blockchain association with an eye towards creating a blockchain governance code)
  • Amanda Wang, 1L (organizing an arts initiative for underprivileged youth around NYC)

If you would like to learn more about DPLI or the work of its Fellows, please visit our website or email Eunice Hong. If you are interested in applying for a Fellowship or Grant, we will next be accepting applications for Innovation Grants in October 2022.
- Equity-Based Graduate Admissions Guide: Your Input is Needed by October 4th: We would like to hear from you about your experience applying to Columbia University to inform our Equity-Based Graduate Admissions Guide. Participants who choose to fill in their names and emails will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win $100 worth of books from Book Culture. If you have any questions, please email us at inclusivefacultypathways@columbia.edu.
- Mandatory Training Alert for 2L Transfers: The Columbia Community Citizenship Initiative (CCI) launched last week. You received an email from Dennis Mitchell (Office of University Life) with details. You are required to complete two additional trainings among many options (one in Sexual Respect and one in Inclusion & Belonging). The deadline to meet both components is Fri. Nov. 4. These are separate from the Pre-Orientation tutorials, which you should have already completed. Questions? universitylife@columbia.edu

Mon. 10/3
JG 107
12:10-1:10 p.m.


 		 The Future of Money and the Digital Asset Ecosystem w/Alkesh Shah:  The Career and Professional Advancement Offices (OJC, OCS, SJI and OGP) invite you to Part I of our Professional Pathways Speaker Series. Space is limited - RSVP if you plan to attend.
Mon. 10/3
Wien Hall,1st Fl.
6:00-8:00 p.m.


 		 Free Self-Defense Class: The Dept. of Public Safety partners with the Shotokan Karate Club to offer a free self-defense class for students, faculty, and staff. Dress Attire: Sneakers and Sweats; Indoor Masking Optional. Participation is limited; RSVP in advance online. This is a very popular class and fills up fast. 
Mon. 10/3-
Thur. 10/6
Lerner Auditorium
 		 Flu Shots: Columbia Health is hosting a Flu Fair to provide no-cost flu shots to members of the Columbia community.
 
Thur. 10/6
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Low Library-
Rotunda

 		 Frank Guridy in Conversation with Eric Holder: Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. CC’73, LAW’76, and Professor Frank A. Guridy, newly appointed executive director of the Holder Initiative, will discuss Attorney General Holder's new book, Our Unfinished March: The Violent Past and Imperiled Future of the Vote. The first 100 students to check in will receive a signed copy of Eric Holder's book. (Valid CUID required)

Student Resources 

Careers & Professional Development
Roadmaps - A month-by-month snapshot of many of the key things to know and do during each year as a law student.

Symplicity's Job Search Tools & Resources  - Includes application material templates, guides, podcasts, and links to useful resources. 

Symplicity's Job/Scholarship/Fellowship Postings - CLS students and alumni can search for summer and post-graduate employment, as well as, semester internships/externships. External organizations also share writing competitions, scholarships, and educational opportunities through this site.

Financial & Child Care 
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. 

CU Food Pantry

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

Medical & Mental Health 
Counseling and Psychological Services
As well as 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.

Medical Appointments

Alice! Health Promotion 

COVID Resources 

Support Groups - Coordinated by Columbia Health

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. 

Columbia Health Resources:
Services Quick Reference Sheet
Intro Video
Insurance 101 Video
Feedback Survey

Safety & Transportation
CU's Public Safety App - Lionsafe

Evening Shuttle
Intercampus Shuttle   
Safety Escorts 

Safety Awareness Opportunities

Emergency Resources

Emergency Text Messaging
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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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