If you’re looking for a course at the intersection of philosophy, economics, public policy, and environmental science, look no further than Professor Tim Williamson’s upper-level philosophy elective.

This past week, Pedro Sánchez, President of the Government of Spain, came to speak to the Columbia University community about applying progressive political philosophy on pressing global issues.

The School of International and Political Affairs (SIPA) hosted its final Women in Energy Initiative panel in partnership with law firm Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman.

On October 6, Barnard College hosted Year of Elections Around the World: Post-Election Community Forum to offer “real-time updates” and discuss the impact of the US election on local and national politics.

David Henry Hwang and Leigh Silverman discussed the experience of writing and directing their Broadway production Yellow Face at the Lenfest Center of the Arts.

This past Friday, the Columbia Space Initiative and Professor Michael Massimino hosted a conversation with astronaut Don Pettit live from Expedition 72.

This past Thursday, Barnard College hosted a faculty panel titled “Global Reproductive Rights and Resistance” as the first event in their series “The Year of Elections Around the World.”

This past Tuesday, the World Leaders Forum hosted Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in a conversation about energy transition titled “Norway and the Age of Energy.”

On Wednesday, April 3, the Columbia Climate School hosted a climate education focused event for Worldwide Climate Justice and Education Week.

On International Women’s Day 2024, the ELSI Hub (Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Genetics and Genomics) hosted their monthly Friday Forum entitled “The Impact of Dobbs on Emerging Reproductive Technologies.”

On March 1, four Latin American scholars were invited to share their research on organized crime, victimhood, and legislation at the Columbia School of International and Public Affairs.

Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies hosted a panel discussion discussing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) and its implications for current global corporations.

Professor Rinata Kazak of Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University in Ukraine delivered a presentation at the Columbia Law School about the inclusion of ecocide in domestic and international law.

On Monday, New York Times climate journalist Raymond Zhong sat down with Professor Claudia Dreifus of the Columbia University School of Professional Studies to talk about his work and process.

On Wednesday, the Columbia Climate School hosted an event at the Forum analyzing the legacy of Dr. Oppenheimer’s work and nuclear warfare and energy in the broader world.