Messages to the Community
Messages From EVP Goldberg
Welcome to Columbia’s 267th academic year
September 8, 2020 - I write to add a warm welcome to the year from University Life. There is no shortage of pressing issues to discuss as a University community and we will be inviting you to campus forums, our Awakening our Democracy series and other opportunities for University-wide conversation.
Welcome, and Welcome Back – Student Voices Videos, Tips for Getting Involved, and Events 9/8 to 9/18
September 8, 2020 - Welcome, and welcome back to the start of the new academic year! Whether you are near or far from campus, University Life has wonderful opportunities to help you connect with other students across the University and to find resources you may need.
This Wednesday: University Life Forum: Returning to Campus – What You Need to Know, 8/19 at 11 AM EST
August 17, 2020 - You’ll hear updates on Columbia’s COVID-19 testing requirements, the Columbia Community Health Compact and symptom self-check app, mental health and self-care during quarantine and more.
Wed Aug. 5: Repairing our Voting Infrastructure + Civic engagement opportunities for you
July 27, 2020 - Civic engagement is always important, and even more so in the midst of a global pandemic, ongoing anti-racist protests, and an upcoming U.S. presidential election. Join a webinar to learn about the unprecedented challenges facing the 2020 elections due to COVID-19, plus find out about other opportunities for civic engagement at Columbia or elsewhere.
Additional Messages from University Life
Get Involved in the Columbia Community From Wherever You Are!
September 22, 2020 - We invite you to get more involved from wherever you are in the world in important University initiatives on sexual respect, wellness, inclusion and belonging, and helping to Keep Our Community Healthy.
Update on the Columbia College Student Council Divestment Referendum Vote
September 22, 2020 - The vote on the referendum described below will take place from September 21-25, and the College Student Council plans to announce the results on September 29.
Gratitude, Compact Accountability, New Student Voices, ReopenCU app
September 18, 2020 - I want to share my gratitude for everything you are doing to Keep Our Community Healthy. Your individual actions are making a difference. If you’re unsure about your responsibilities and accountability, take a moment to review the Compact, the Student Accountability Plan and these tips for socializing safely.
Hurricane in Alabama and Florida: Resources and Support for You
From the University
Announcement Regarding Bard Hall
August 28, 2020 - I write today to share an important change, namely that Bard Hall, the CUIMC residence hall on Haven Avenue, will be renamed.
Update on the Fall Term
August 14, 2020 - In early July, I wrote to announce our plans for how Columbia would operate in the coming academic year in the face of an historic pandemic.
Columbia’s Commitment to Antiracism
July 21, 2020 - No matter how committed one has been to challenging these deep injustices and providing remedies, whether as a person, an institution, or a society, we are all rightly being called upon to do more and to begin again, with a great sense of honesty and new purpose.
Columbia to Participate in Litigation Against ICE Restrictions on International Students
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