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Changing Tides

  • Wednesday, November 18, 8:30 to 9:30 pm, Low Library 207
  • Join Club Zamana for a panel discussion about rethinking South Asian visibility in history, politics, and advocacy. Speakers will include Dr. Rumela Sen, lecturer in International and Public Affairs and Director of the MIA Program at Columbia SIPA, Dr. Sangray Mishra,  Chair and Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Drew University, and Dr. Manan Ahmed, Professor of History at Columbia University. 
  • No registration required. 

GLOT-Luck Thanksgiving

  • Friday, November 20, 6 pm, Location to be announced
  • Join GLOT for a potluck to share your favorite dishes and explore foods from different cultures. This is a great opportunity to meet and connect with fellow language enthusiasts. 
  • Register here.

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More Than a Thrift Shop: Everyday Ways to Practice Circular Fashion

  • Tuesday, November 17, 3 to 4 pm, Center on Global Energy Policy, First Floor 
  • This discussion will focus on the different ways individuals can build a sustainable wardrobe. Topics will include how to choose more durable clothing, which brands to pick, and the everyday choices that help clothes last longer. 
  • Register here.

Lights on the Plaza 2026

  • Tuesday, November 17, 5:15 to 6:15 pm, Lenfest Center for the Arts, Small Square 
  • Join us on “The Plaza” for Columbia University’s annual Manhattanville winter tree lighting ceremony. Light refreshments and live music will be provided. Be sure to dress festively! 
  • Register here.

Who Gets Care? Aging, Health, and the Human Rights Laws

  • Thursday, November 19, 12:30 to 1:30 pm, Columbia Law School, Jerome Greene Hall 107
  • This event will discuss the rights of older persons and the challenges that they face when accessing health care. Dr. Claudia Mahler, former UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights, will discuss age discrimination in health systems, barriers to accessing care, and legal protections needed to safeguard the rights of the elderly. The second speaker will be Dr. John Beard, Irene Diamond Professor of Productive Aging and Director of the International Longevity Center USA at Columbia University Medical Center, will discuss the public health perspective on this topic. 
  • Register here. 

AI and Machine Learning in Financial Risk Management

  • Thursday, November 19, 4 to 6 pm, Butler Library, Room 523
  • The panel discussion will explore the applications of artificial intelligence to financial risk management. Speakers include Andrew Greenby, Chief Risk Officer and Chief Data Scientist at Ripple Effect Asset Management; Rajiv Mallick, VP and Head of Credit Risk at New York Life; and Eugene Shuster, Head of Risk Management at Nomura Asset Management. They will discuss how machine learning can address risk management challenges such as tail risk, complex correlations, stress testing, and hedging. 
  • Register here.