Step Challenge

Step Through Columbia's History Challenge 

Step up with your Mailman colleagues this summer and join the Step Through Columbia's History Challenge! Together, we’ll work as one community to reach a collective step goal. This is a great opportunity to boost our physical activity, stay motivated, and celebrate our shared progress—with chances to win prizes and earn bragging rights along the way. Let’s get stepping! 

Challenge Goal 

Aim for 7,000 steps daily to contribute to the Mailman School's total step count. You will also be able to compete individually to win prizes for categories such as “Top 20,” “Chat Cheerleader,” and more. 

Challenge Dates 

Monday, July 7 - Sunday, July 20, 2025 

Group Walks 

Meet in front of the Allan Rosenfield Building (722 W.168th St.). A member of the Office of Faculty and Human Resources will lead everyone to J. Hood Wright Parks and around. We’ll finish the walk with a group photo in front of George Washington Bridge. 

July 8 1:45 PM – Walk led by Cartila Stukes 
July 9 12:00 PM – Walk led by Eimee Mendez 
July 16 12:00 PM – Walk led by Eimee Mendez 
July 17 12:00 PM – Walk led by Kevin Lin 

How to Sign Up 

Create your MoveSpring account on a computer or download the MoveSpring app to your mobile phone. The organization code is CUWELL. 

  • To join on a computer or if you already have an account, at app.movespring.com.  
  • To join on a mobile device, download the iOs App or Andriod App. 
  • Select the “plus button” next to your corresponding department to join. 

How to Track Your Steps 

You can connect a wearable device, smartphone, or selected manual entry to track your steps. Here is how to make sure your steps and all other activities count: 

  • Sync your data from your device to the app to update your total steps each day. 
  • Learn more about syncing here as it varies by the type of device you have. 
  • See a list of connectable devices here. 

How to Track Your Activity 

Count other physical activity (e.g.: yoga or biking) and wheelchair distance towards your step goal by using the activity converter on MoveSpring. 

How to Troubleshoot 

How to Contact MoveSpring Support 

  • In the mobile app, tap the menu bars at the top left corner of the dashboard > tap the blue “Message Support” button at the bottom left of the utility panel. 
  • On the website, click the blue chat icon at the bottom right of the screen. 
  • For additional support, email the MoveSpring Support team at help@movespring.com. 

Stepping Tips 

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Prizes 

At the end of the challenge, we’ll announce the winners for the following categories: 

Top 20 Raffel 
The top 20 steppers, minus the Top Stepper, will be entered into a raffle. 5 winners will be randomly selected. 

Chat Cheerleader 
Awarded to the individual who has shown consistent encouragement for the team by rooting for others and keeping the team energized. 

Raffle 
All participants will automatically be entered into a raffle. 3 winners will be randomly selected. 

This event is open to Columbia Mailman faculty and staff.