Monthly Archives: February 2018

Events Hosted by the Office of University Life

Columbia Events, Fun Stuff, University Life
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Dear Students,

Ever wonder how you can connect with other students from all Columbia schools, together with faculty and staff? Join us this Wednesday and next to find out:

AWAKENING OUR DEMOCRACY: Beyond #MeToo – Wednesday, Feb. 28 at Noon (with lunch!) – ABC News’s Juju Chang moderates this thought-provoking conversation about sexual harassment, social change and the future – with supermodel and activist Sara Ziff (GS ’11); Columbia Law Professor Katherine Franke, advocate and author Abdul Staten from Columbia Health’s Sexual Violence Response and Professor Melissa Murray from UC Berkeley Law School. Pulitzer Hall. Register here (and livestream here).

IN CONVERSATION: Exploring Race and Whiteness in America Today – Wednesday, March 7 at Noon – A candid discussion between author and poet Claudia Rankine (Arts ’93) and Columbia research scholar and documentarian of “Whiteness Project” Whitney Dow (GS ’86) about identity, race and social constructs in America. MSNBC’s Joy Reid moderates. Lunch provided. Low Library Faculty Room. Register here.

Come to a CAMPUS CONVERSATIONS TRAINING – Thursday, March 8 @ 4 pm – Join students from across Columbia and become a facilitator for the Campus Conversations project on identity, designed by Columbia’s Race, Ethnicity and Inclusion Task Force and the Office of University Life. Sign up here for a training session this week or next.

Sign up for CU LIVE: TALENT SHOWCASE – Wednesday, March 21 @ 7 pm, brought to you by the University Life Events Council – A talent show featuring students from across Columbia performing poetry, dancing, singing, visual arts and more – followed by a reception and awards ceremony. Save the date to cheer on your friends and peers. Apply to perform here.

And don’t miss CU Films: Lady Bird – Thursday, March 1 at 5:30 and 8 pm, brought to you by the University Life Events Council – Check out the beautiful cinema space at the new Lenfest Center (one stop north of Morningside campus on the 1 train) and see Barnard alum Greta Gerwig’s Oscar-nominated and Golden Globe-winning film. Registration has filled but you can add your name to the waiting list here – and learn more about the University Life Events Council here.

Here’s to more opportunities to connect. See you soon,

Professor Suzanne B. Goldberg
Executive Vice President for University Life
Herbert and Doris Wechsler Clinical Professor of Law

P.S. Watch a fantastic conversation about “Get Out” on our YouTube, here!

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Join AAJA-Asia for Digital N3 2018: #RethinkingNews #Asia

Fun Stuff, Networking, Non-Columbia Events, Outside Events

Join AAJA-Asia for the first-ever Digital N3, an interactive 90-minute conversation with reporters in Asia and the U.S. taking place in select cities on both continents, connected live via videoconference. The event will take place Friday, February 9 (U.S.) / Saturday, February 10 (Asia). It’s an engaging experience you won’t want to miss.

Join a conversation with news leaders including:

  • Annalisa Burgos, ABS-CBN News Channel Anchor & Managing Editor joining from Manila
  • Sewell Chan, New York Times International News Editor joining from New York
  • Ken Moritsugu, AP News Editor for Japan and the Koreas joining from Tokyo
  • Jodi Schneider, Bloomberg Asia Senior News Editor joining from Hong Kong
This event is FREE for AAJA members, students and Bloomberg staff. A $10 USD donation to AAJA is suggested for non-members.
Depending on your location, the event will take place at the times and days listed below:
Friday, February 9 (U.S.)
New York – 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Washington, D.C. – 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Chicago – 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Seattle – 4:30pm to 6:00pm
San Francisco – 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Los Angeles – 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Saturday, February 10 (Asia)
Tokyo – 9:30am to 11:00am
Seoul – 9:30am to 11:00am
Hong Kong – 8:30am to 10:00am
Singapore – 8:30am to 10:00am
Bangkok – 7:30am to 9:00am
Looking for fresh story ideas that could hit the front page?
COME get a better view on events and trends in Asia and how it’s impacting American communities from Los Angeles to Chicago.
ENGAGE with journalists on the ground in Asia and the U.S. on the political, cultural and economic themes that connect across the Pacific Ocean.
LEARN the latest apps, websites and tools to add to your reporting toolbox.
AAJA-Asia is bringing ASIA to your town! Find out where people are meeting in your city and come join the discussion!
Curious about AAJA-Asia’s New.Now.Next Media Conference, taking place in Hong Kong May 25-27, 2018? Here’s your chance to get a taste of the exciting annual conference that gathers journalists and media professionals across the Asia Pacific region.
PROGRAM
Asia in Your Backyard – 45 minutes
A panel discussion with reporters and editors on the ground in Asia and the U.S. talking about the social, economic and cultural trends coming from Asia that impact the U.S. You will walk away with reporting ideas to pursue come Monday.
Reporting Tools You Can Use – 45 minutes
What’s the latest in news collecting and verifying information? We’ll look at the latest apps and online tools reporters are using. Learn more about the next Twitter or LinkedIn for gathering story ideas and reaching out to sources. A speaker from each city will briefly introduce a tool or an app used in their area.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
For U.S. attendees, the deadline to register is Wednesday, February 7 at 6pm ET / 3pm PT. For Asia attendees, the deadline to register is Thursday, February 8 at 12pm Hong Kong time.
You will receive details on event location and procedures after registration, including a video conference link for Asia members located outside of a host city.

INVITE: 6th annual Storylink on Friday, February 23rd

Columbia Events, Invitation, Other Schools
Storylink is a social event designed to foster collaborations between students within the School of the Arts as well as students in the graduate Journalism program. Storylink participants will have one-on-one meetings with fellow students and attend a mixer to continue their discussions. The goal is to encourage collaborations between our talented students, so they can work together now and after they graduate.
 It’s one of the most popular events of the year at the MFA Film Program, and we’re very much hoping to have more Theater students join us this year.
Key Event Details:
Please have your interested students RSVP by Feb 16th here.
And follow the Facebook page for more information here.

Become a Campus Conversations Facilitator

Action Item, Community Citizenship, Community Service, Fun Stuff, Networking, University Life, Volunteer
Dear Students,​


Interested in conversations on identity and inclusion?  Want to develop (or polish) your skills to facilitate a powerful conversation? Join Campus Conversations with the Office of University Life and become a Campus Conversations Facilitator!

Campus Conversation Facilitators will participate in a training and then host a conversation – in your residence, in your class, in your organization, or among your circle of friends. We’ll provide the training, tools, and conversation packets. Facilitators select a space and invite participants. Here’s more information:

Campus Conversation Facilitator Benefits:

 

  • Develop and practice leadership and facilitation skills
  • Gain a better understanding and awareness of inclusive language
  • Be part of efforts to foster greater inclusivity at Columbia
  • Meet and work with other students dedicated to social justice and diversity
  • Make great connections who can possibly serve as references in the future
    Receive Office of University Life swag 

 

 

  • Be an early adopter/adapter of a university-wide resource for Campus Conversations (developed by Race, Ethnicity and Inclusion Task Force!)
  • Be eligible to apply for a mini-grant to provide food or snacks at your conversation

 


Requirements:

  • Participate in a three-hour training session to review the facilitation guide and strategies for facilitating your conversation
  • Host at least one 90-minute Campus Conversation during the Spring 2018 semester
  • Provide feedback to the Office of University Life and Race, Ethnicity and Inclusion Task Force
  • Be willing to share on social media, or be interviewed for social media
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The Office of University Life is hosting two facilitation trainings in February. Please register for one here.

 Space is limited; register early!