Columbia University strives to foster a strong community and help support employees in the workplace. To that end, the University hosts regular programming to help staff understand and respect diverse experiences and perspectives; combat discrimination; communicate effectively; and support themselves and each other, even in challenging times.
Below is a list of available resources and upcoming events. If you are sponsoring an upcoming event for, or open to, staff, please complete this form.
Learning Resources
Upcoming Sessions
Upcoming Sessions
Join our upcoming sessions designed to strengthen workplace culture and community awareness across Columbia. Be sure to register early to secure your spot!
The Wellness Events calendar also has for a full list of upcoming well-being programs offered by HR Benefits.
Take a Break: Stretch & Reset
Every other Thursday, September 24 - December 3 | 12 - 12:30 p.m. | Webinar
Small breaks can make a difference in how you feel throughout the day. Take a Break offers 30-minute guided sessions designed to help you pause, recharge, and refocus through mindfulness, stretching, and other simple practices that support your well-being. Step away from your routine, release tension, and make time to reset before returning to the rest of your day.
This fall, Take a Break sessions occur every other Thursday, starting on September 10 through December 3, from 12 - 12:30 p.m. To attend a session, click here register for your preferred dates in ELM.
Fort Washington Green Market
Every Tuesday, from November 3 to December 15 | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Haven Plaza
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Greenmarket! Keeping farmers farming since 1976!
Buy fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruits, and more every Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Haven Plaza through December 15.
Digital Suppression and the Right to Political Participation
Monday, November 16 | 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Calder Lounge at Uris Hall
Join the Institute for the Study of Human Rights (ISHR) for a light lunch and meet Michael Katagaya, ISHR's Visiting Scholar, for a talk where he will explore how human rights accountability frameworks must be redesigned to capture, measure, and remedy state-directed digital suppression as a violation of the right to political participation, and what Africa's electoral experience contributes to building them.
Annual Open Enrollment Benefits Expo and Health Screenings (Morningside)
Tuesday, November 17 | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Lerner Hall
During Open Enrollment, Columbia University Benefits hosts free on-site events for faculty and staff to help you understand your benefits and health.
No registration is required to attend the Benefits Expos. If you wish to have a biometric screening, please register here.
The Benefits Expos feature Human Resources representatives and vendor partners who assist with information and questions about your benefits. See below for the list of partners who will be in attendance for the 2027 Open Enrollment season.
The events will also have biometric screenings, acupuncture, chair massages, and more!
Annual Open Enrollment Benefits Expo and Health Screenings (Manhattanville)
Wednesday, November 18 | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Lenfest Center for the Arts
During Open Enrollment, Columbia University Benefits hosts free on-site events for faculty and staff to help you understand your benefits and health.
No registration is required to attend the Benefits Expos. If you wish to have a biometric screening, please register here.
The Benefits Expos feature Human Resources representatives and vendor partners who assist with information and questions about your benefits. See below for the list of partners who will be in attendance for the 2027 Open Enrollment season.
The events will also have biometric screenings, acupuncture, chair massages, and more!
The Care Juggling Act: Balancing Parents, Kids, and Self-Care (Wellthy)
Wednesday, November 18 | 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Webinar
Caring for aging parents while raising children is no small task, and it can be hard to find time for yourself. In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month this November, this webinar will focus on helping caregivers find balance, build support systems, and care for themselves while caring for others.
Wellthy's Care Team will share strategies to manage competing responsibilities, communicate effectively, and make space for your own wellbeing. You'll also have a chance to ask questions during a live Q&A at the end of the session.
In this session we'll explore:
- How to organize appointments and care schedules
- Communicating with healthcare teams and family members
- Supporting your loved one emotionally through treatment and recovery
Myth busting: Planning and Managing Healthcare Expenses (TIAA)
Tuesday, November 24 | 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Webinar
Learn more about your Medicare, Health Savings Account and long-term care benefits for today and tomorrow.
Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue Tour
Wednesday, December 2 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Congregation Shearith Israel (2 West 70th St.)
The Jewish Cultural Employee Resource Group invites you to join them for a tour of The Spanish & Portuguese Synagogue, North America’s first Jewish Congregation, established in 1654 and still thriving today. The tour will be led by Rev. Zachary Edinger.
We will meet outside the Synagogue located at 2 West 70th St. New York, NY 10023.
Spots are limited. All CUID holders are welcome to register and join.
On-Demand Sessions
On-Demand Sessions
Access a wide range of sessions at your convenience, available anytime. Explore topics that matter to you, with the flexibility to learn and grow on your own schedule.
Previously Recorded Sessions
Previously Recorded Sessions
Catch up on expert-led discussions you may have missed or revisit valuable insights that can help you thrive and deepen your understanding of yourself and others in the workplace.
Your Well-Being
Your health is a top priority, but staying fit and living well can be challenging. Columbia University offers several well-being programs and services to inspire healthy choices, manage mental health, support your goals, and keep you motivated on your wellness journey.