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graffiti artist painting a wall
The Arts
April 4, 2014 | 01:21 pm

2014 Day of the Arts showcases street art

Students, faculty, and staff will gather together to celebrate Day of the Arts 2014: Street Art on Friday, April 11. This two-day series will showcase movement, dance, and art executed outside of traditional art venues.

topics: dance, Department of Art and Art History, events,
Wall St. sign and flags
Society & Culture
April 1, 2014 | 06:37 pm

Policy experts debate the future of finance

The Politics and Markets Project, a new initiative aimed at fostering discussion among college students about key issues of the day, presents “Wall Street and Your World.”

topics: David Primo, economy, events,
Lee Bollinger speaking at a podium
In Photos
March 28, 2014 | 03:48 pm

“We have not built a just society.”

Columbia University president Lee C. Bollinger delivers the keynote address at the 5th Annual Diversity Conference in the Interfaith Chapel. ollinger is a prominent advocate of affirmative action who played a leading role in the twin Supreme Court cases—Grutter v Bollinger and Gratz v Bollinger—that upheld and clarified the importance of diversity as a compelling justification for affirmative action in higher education.

topics: Diversity Conference, events,
Ukraine protests
Society & Culture
March 27, 2014 | 12:47 pm

Experts to discuss crisis in Ukraine

Four faculty experts will discuss on Thursday, April 3, the Russian annexation of the Crimean peninsula and the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. The panel will touch on a variety of issues including Russian President Vladimir Putin’s objectives and speculation about his next moves. The panel also will explore political constraints, such as Europe’s dependency on Russian oil and reliance on exports to Russia.
photo by Flickr user nessa_flame

topics: events, global engagement, Skalny Center for Polish and Central European Studies,
nuns in white habits
Society & Culture
March 21, 2014 | 09:17 pm

Becket Fund president to discuss religious freedom

William Mumma will explore issues brought to light by the United States Supreme Court case involving a congregation of religious sisters who oppose certain aspects of the Affordable Care Act

topics: events,
statue of Pope John Paul II
Society & Culture
March 19, 2014 | 07:31 pm

Canonization of Pope John Paul II celebrated

The canonization of John Paul II on April 27, 2014, will be celebrated through a blend of music and readings of John Paul’s poetry and writings.

topics: Arthur Satz Department of Music, events, Skalny Center for Polish and Central European Studies,
crowded hall with posters
University News
March 17, 2014 | 08:32 pm

Diversity Conference celebrates fifth year

This year’s conference Crossroads: An Opportunity for Progress will explore race, power, and definitions of diversity in the University community.

topics: diversity, Diversity Conference, events,
woman behind film camera
Society & Culture
March 14, 2014 | 09:26 pm

3-day series looks at reporting in the ‘post-feminist’ age

A three-day film and lecture series looks at the work of female journalists, authors, and filmmakers working to bring attention to stories about motherhood in America, sex and sexuality, reproductive rights, and racial inequality.

topics: Department of Anthropology, Department of Art and Art History, events, Film and Media Studies Program, Graduate Program in Visual and Cultural Studies, Humanities Project, Susan B. Anthony Institute for Gender Sexuality and Women's Studies,
Sheryl Lee Ralph
University News
March 6, 2014 | 11:04 pm

Actress/activist to address issues of diversity

Sheryl Lee Ralph, an award-winning actress, activist, and author, will deliver a keynote address during An Evening of Diversity & Empowerment March 28.

topics: diversity, Diversity Conference, events,