On Wednesday night, Staff Writer Sophie (Theo) Sandler went to Buell Hall to hear Professor Céline Bessière discuss her research concerning the interactions between gender and economic disparities in France.

Sad to return to campus after spring break? Cheer yourself up with a Pi Day Party, or attend events covering feminism, Ukrainian artists, and more.

If you think playing basketball has nothing to do with being in a court of law…

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.

As midterms season continues, skip studying in the library and attend campus events about Antigone in prison art education, the 14th Amendment’s role in a legal case, and Barnard’s Accessibility Week.

To celebrate Leap Day, Managing Editor Alison Hog attended a syllabus zine making workshop at the Barnard Zine Library, discovering that learning never ends.

On Tuesday, CU Democrats and CU College Republicans held their long-awaited debate where student representatives from each group argued about issues including immigration, student loan forgiveness, and free speech.

Happy midterms season! Take a much-needed study break to attend events on writing studies, outlooks on global gender equality, and zine making, or attend the heavily anticipated CU Democrats v. CU Republicans Debate!

On Friday, Columbia Scholar in Residence Derecka Purnell spoke about her book: Becoming Abolitionists: Police, Protests, and the Pursuit of Freedom, and her experience with abolitionist organizing in collaboration with the Eric H. Holder Jr. Initiative for Civil and Political Rights. Content warning: mentions of violence and police brutality.

On Thursday evening, the Barnard Speaking Center hosted the TEDx Barnard College, featuring nine inspiring speeches on a wide range of topics.

Check out events on topics such as civil and human rights, scholarly research, and the Lunar New Year in this week’s events roundup.

Last Wednesday, Staff Writer Amélie Acevedo attended an eye-opening conversation regarding the use of meditation and mindfulness as a means of breaking down social and emotional barriers. The event, entitled “Mindfulness, Emotional Segregation and Connecting Across Difference,” was held by Professor Kathryn Judge. It is a part of the Dialogue Across Difference Initiative and was […]

On Tuesday, February 13, the Columbia Political Science Students Association (PSSA) hosted a talk with Professor Michael Miller about future elections, the present political climate, and how the past can inform both.

Last Wednesday, Columbia Medical Center’s Division of Narrative Medicine held a talk with cardiologist Dr. Sandeep Juahar. He detailed his new memoir, introducing his brilliant father’s descent into dementia and the science and experience of searching for answers. 

Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re looking for a place to take your special someone or searching for ways to fill the lonely void, check out this week’s events lineup.