So why don’t you join us? We know you’re all blowing off class/work this week because of Thanksgiving Break anyway, so spend some of your newfound spare time (specifically that between 9-10 pm) in the crypt of St. Paul’s Chapel with convivial company, delightful discussion, and the tastiest of treats. We’ll be talking new pitches for […]

Tonight at 6:30 pm, Dr. Beryl Koblin of the New York Blood Center and Mailman School of Public Health will be presiding over a dinner and discussion titled “An HIV Vaccine: How Close Are We?” in the Schiff Room of Earl Hall. The event is presented by the Columbia Student Global AIDS Campaign, and pizza […]

Get a free, self-esteem reinforcing hug on College Walk between 2-4 pm today! Science and Oprah say you should, so there’s really no choice in the matter. The hugs are a part of the Free Hugs Campaign.   her majesty via Free Hugs Campaign

Those strolling across College Walk a moment a go saw a glimmer of Winter’s glow. Facilities is testing the lights in preparation for the annual tree lighting ceremony. Daylight hours may be waning, but at least we’re getting prepared to fight the night. Students assembling for the 2 pm OWS march to Union Square are […]

Friends, ’tis the season to be seasonal. After taking in yesterday’s picturesque glories, the CC 2013 class council thought they’d keep up the momentum with an autumnal event of their own. They’ll be stationed outside of Butler at 6 pm this evening with plenty of free apple cider to keep you hydrated during your requisite Butler break. Bask […]

…water, obviously. What’d ya think we were talking about, silly? Our well-hydrated friends at Hillel are currently stationed on College Walk, and they’d really love to chat with you about their ridiculously-named new fundraiser, Chugging for Change. Challenge your crazy Columbian friends to chug water for charity—the more change you donate, the more they’ll have […]

Bwog’s coming at ya with an early morning news flash: the new Crumbs location on 109th and Broadway will be giving out 1,000 (yes, as in a thousand) free cupcakes tomorrow (today?). But you best be off to sleep soon if you’re looking to nab one; they open at the inconceivably early hour of 7 […]

There’s not much that’s better than Jeopardy. Well, unless you combine it with free pizza. And you can do just that tonight in Lerner 555, where Scientists and Engineers for a Better Society are hosting Nerdy Trivia Night from 5:30-7:00 pm. There will be free pizza and beverages, and the format of the night will […]

Live at Lerner returns to the Lerner Piano Lounge at noon today with more live music and food, and, as usual, it’s all free! This week, Live at Lerner welcomes The Ambassadors, a four-piece indie band from Brooklyn that blends “tropical and pop to R&B and hip hop in a smart mix of instrumentals and […]

The Office of Global Programs is serving up free pizza at 7:30 pm in 522C Kent during an info session for SEAS students interested in studying abroad. At 9:00 pm head over to Levien Gymnasium for Basketball Mania. The first 600 fans to arrive will get free t-shirts, and two in attendance will win a […]

Weatherhead East Asian Institute is hosting their annual photograph exhibition in the Satow Room in Lerner from 5:30 – 7:30 pm, and there will be free refreshments present to aid your photography viewing.  And if you’re really feeling particularly artsy, after getting your fill of East Asian photography, head across the ramps to Lerner 568 for […]

Don’t pack away those costumes just yet! The Block RA staff is hosting trick-or-treating for CU students tonight from 8 to 10 pm. Stock up on candy in Hogan 4B, Broadway Lounges: 3, 6, 9 and 12, McBain Lounges: 3, 5 and 7, and the Ruggles Lobby. Relive your childhood! Points to anyone who spots a […]

There’s no better time to meet your advisor than when s/he is dressed up as a purple Teletubby. Make your way over to 401 Lerner for the 2015 Center for Student Advising Eat & Greet. The fun and opportunity to stuff your face for free lasts till 2 pm. Eerie purple men via Wikimedia

Though, the theme is a little high-brow: “Getting work done and pitching ideas for next week.” The dress code is hipster-casual, but we’re not gonna turn anyone away. We’ll have free food, as always, and unlimited free drinks, at the water fountain down the hall. While dancing doesn’t always happen at our parties, people would […]

Just kidding! This is a lecturehop, but it did involve mountains of Mario’s creations. Bwog’s favorite foodie, Brian Donahoe, was there. Thursday evening, Bwog passed through the ever-enticing yet forbidding door of Casa Italiana, and after making it past security and up an imposing marble staircase took a seat in the Italian Academy’s fabled ballroom […]