University Life Events Council

What does the University Life Events Council do? 

The University Life Events Council designs events that:

• Build community for all students across all schools and campuses
• Create opportunities for students to connect beyond their schools
• Promote inclusion and belonging, sexual respect, University community traditions and the arts. 

What kinds of events does the University Life Events Council offer?

The University Life Events Council plans six signature events that have become traditions on campus, including: Low-Lapalooza: Silent Disco, Passport to Columbia, Speed Friending, Dinner with Strangers, Low Lounge, and Night at Butler.

Who is on the Events Council?

The University Life Events Council is made up of:

• Co-chairs of Production - Co-chairs work closely with the events committees throughout the year to support and produce events.
• There are two events committees on the council: the Welcome Week Committee and the End-of-Term Committee both bringing large scale traditional events to campus.

What do Events Council members do?

Events Council members play a key role in designing and producing events in partnership with University Life, including: 

• Envisioning and creating appealing, inclusive and engaging events
• Marketing events to students to drive participation
• Helping staff and/or enlisting volunteers for large-scale events 
• Keeping their school’s student government apprised of events
• Promoting and/or co-sponsoring other student-led events

How does the Events Council work with University Life? 

University Life supports the Events Council with advisors, administrative liaisons, funding, logistical support, and promotion. University Life also manages the Events Council application processes and assists in recruiting students to participate.

How do I join the Events Council?

All Columbia students are welcome to apply for the Events Council leadership team during the application process at the end of each academic year. We strive to get representations from as many of Columbia's 17 schools as possible. If you are interested in joining the council during the rolling application window, please note that your application will be considered only if your school is not yet represented on the council.

Events Council Highlights