At a panel hosted by the Holder Initiative, Eric Holder and Karine Jean-Pierre made one thing clear: American democracy is in crisis, and fixing it will take more than just showing up on Election Day.

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.

Expand your knowledge this week at a lecture or teach-in. Or pick up some snacks for finals!

On April 23, Staff Writer Shyla Upadhyay attended a talk hosted by the Columbia Climate School on how various academics view “sounding the ocean” concerning their fields of music, oceanography, and anthropology. 

Four incredible speakers, Dolores Fernandez Alonso CC ’89, Maryam Banikarim BC ’89, BUS ’93, SIPA ’93, Joyce Chang CC ’86, and Stefanie Tsen Ward CC ’02, shared wisdom worth remembering. It was more than connecting with incredible women from our university, it was a reminder to take advantage of all this school has to offer. 

Check out a Buddhist celebration or learn more about cosmopolitanism this week.

On Monday, April 14th, Social Media Editor and Staff Writer Rory Collins attended a talk hosted by the Institute of Global Politics on whether Irish Reunification will be achieved by 2030.

The Barnard Center for Engaged Pedagogy held its last event of the “Year of Elections around the World” series, focusing on the intersection between human rights and climate change. 

This week, campus is full of exciting events celebrating history, cultural heritage, and our student community. Don’t miss the opportunity to indulge in some international treats!

A reflection on the purpose of higher education and if it reaches those who “deserve” it.  

Recovering from Bacchanal? Check out these campus events!

After a difficult few weeks at Columbia, it’s more important than ever to connect with the campus community. Share your concerns by joining a student-led conversation, or let loose at student-hosted social events.

I was a wide-eyed first-year, entering my first round of Battle of the Dining Halls. And boy was it a delight!

Check out a safety workshop or UNICEF lecture this week as you return from spring break!

If math people held a rager, this year’s Integration Bee would be it.