Upcoming Events

A medical school admissions officer and three Mailman alumni who are currently enrolled in medical school will share important information on everything you need to know to apply to medical school successfully. Panelists: Keyauna Ramos, Assistant Director, Admissions, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Pantelis Antoniou, Mailman Alum '2016, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2027 Ariana LaRocca, Mailman Alum ' 2019, Tulane University School of Medicine Class of 2026 Justin Chestang, Dual Degree MPH/MD, Columbia Mailman Class of 2025 and Columbia Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Class of 2026  This event is open to Columbia Mailman students and alumni. By registering for this event, you are agreeing to adhere to Columbia University's Code of Conduct.

Project Horseshoe Farm is a 501(c)(3) community health non-profit with sites in Alabama and California offering a gap year community health fellowship for recent post-grads interested in service, healthcare, education, and communities. Fellows support unique social and health needs of the community through local housing programs, mentoring local youth, and offering one-on-one coordination of care and social support. While our application deadline for the 2025-2026 class has passed, we will re-open the cycle once again this Fall 2025, but are accepting internship and volunteer applications on a rolling basis throughout the year. Any students interested in learning more about the program and the experiences of current and past fellows can join our online info session on April 17th, 11:30 am! We look forward to seeing you there! This event is open to Columbia Mailman students and alumni. By registering for this event, you are agreeing to adhere to Columbia University's Code of Conduct.

SPRING 2025 SEMINARS OF THE ROBERT N. BUTLER COLUMBIA AGING CENTER | Assets of Aging: A Series on the Capabilities that Accrue with Longer Lives Join us for the Columbia Aging Center's ONLINE seminar--the next in a series that focuses on the assets of aging and the capabilities that accrue with longer lives. Please register to attend via Zoom on April 17, 2025. Details and registration link below.   THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025, 12:00PM-1:00PM ET Grandmothers at the Helm: The Unique Leadership of Older Women in Times of Change Lynsey Farrell, PhD Executive Director, The Grandmother Collective Virtual Seminar Location: Zoom Register to attend via Zoom at: https://columbiacuimc.zoom.us/meeting/register/NcYw_pG-QS241MSXScq0pw   Abstract: Across cultures and generations, older women have played a pivotal role in strengthening communities, guiding younger generations, and sustaining social well-being. Their lived experience, accumulated wisdom, and deep community ties position them as uniquely capable leaders—especially in times of crisis and transition. Through concrete evidence from global initiatives like the Grandmother Project and Friendship Bench, as well as broader research on resilience and intergenerational leadership, this session will highlight how older women foster stability, collective problem-solving, and long-term well-being in their communities. By challenging prevailing narratives of aging, we will demonstrate the broader societal benefits of recognizing and investing in older women’s contributions. Their leadership in education, mental health, and social development offers powerful insights into how societies can harness the strengths of older generations for lasting social impact.  

Waste management and treatment is an ever-growing issue, influenced by consumerism trends, continued urbanization, and rising public awareness. Tackling this issue will require significant innovative thinking, both from policymakers and the technological sector. Join the Research Program on Sustainability Policy and Management, the MS Program in Sustainability Management, the MS Program in Sustainability Science, and the MPA Program in Environmental Science and Policy for a conversation about the role of urban policy at the municipal, state, and federal levels, as well as new technological approaches in shaping effective solutions for the future of waste management in New York City and beyond. Moderator:  Steven Cohen is the Director of the Research Program on Sustainability Policy and Management at Columbia’s Climate School.  Panel: Edward Grayson, served as the 44th Commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) from 2020-2022.   Jamie Lowrey is the Director of Strategic Operations at Circular Services, where he leads projects to improve recycling facility performance and supports business growth across the recycling and organics divisions.  Samantha MacBride is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College, CUNY.   Christoph Meinrenken is an Associate Professor of Practice in Columbia's Faculty of Professional Studies, a Principal Investigator at the Climate School, the Academic Director of the M.S. degree in Information & Knowledge Strategy (IKNS), and an Affiliate of the Foundations of Data Science Center at the Data Science Institute.    Event program is available here.   RECEPTION Light refreshments will be served at this event. This event is free and open to the public. Registration for all guests is recommended for this event and it closes on Monday, April 14.   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For further information please contact Lili Csorba, lcsorba@climate.columbia.edu or Tal Henig-Hadar, thenig-hadar@climate.columbia.edu.   To obtain additional information about program offerings at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, please contact an Admissions Counselor at inquire@sps.columbia.edu. If you require closed captioning, sign-language interpretation, or any other disability accommodations, please contact Disability Services, disability@columbia.edu, at least 10 days in advance. This event is open to individuals irrespective of identity and sex.