Dear colleagues,
Welcome to the February edition of Your CUHR (Columbia University Human Resources) Connection, designed to provide a snapshot of what Human Resources offers you.
News
- All Columbia faculty and staff (on Morningside/Manhattanville and at Columbia University Irving Medical Center) are eligible to make same-day appointments for a sick visit with ColumbiaDoctors Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Group. If you’re in need of an appointment, create a Connect account and you could see a provider that day.
- February is Heart Health Month. Do your part to protect your heart – check out the resources provided to you as a Columbia employee.
Your Benefits
- The Tuition Programs team recently held its first Lunch & Learn series event, designed to help employees learn more about their tuition benefits. The next webinar will be on Wednesday, March 19, focusing on College Coach. You can find the complete 2025 schedule here.
- Looking to expand your skill set? LinkedIn Learning has short videos and self-guided courses to build on your experience. Take advantage of Columbia University’s subscription to LinkedIn Learning and explore unlimited access to more than 16,000 courses.
Upcoming Events
Heart Smart (Employee Assistance Program)
Getting reliable information on heart health risk factors is essential to understanding what they mean and how managing them can improve your health. This session will discuss the key nutritional concepts for heart health and provide superfood selections and practical tips for living a heart healthy life.
Thursday, February 27: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Register
Take a Break: Stretch and Reset
Join faculty and staff colleagues for a restful 30-minute break to release tension, find peace, and experience healing. Log on for Take a Break every week or drop in whenever your schedule allows. First introduced in 2020, Take a Break is more than just a time to stretch and meditate but has evolved into a supportive and lasting community where you can take a moment to reset and renew your body, mind, and heart. Take a Break meets on Wednesdays from February 5 - May 7, 2025.
Wednesday, March 5: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Register
Microsoft Office 365 – Excel Level 2 (Learning & Development)
Learn advanced formulas and work with various tools to analyze data in spreadsheets. Organize table data, present data as charts, and enhance the look and appeal of workbooks by adding graphical objects.
Tuesday, March 11: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Register
Effective Communication for Building Stronger Relationships (Learning & Development)
Learn more about essential communication skills to navigate challenging conversations and build strong professional relationships. The course emphasizes active listening, persuasive communication, and strategies for managing conflict.
Tuesday, March 18: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Register
All upcoming events can be found on the Human Resources events page.
Questions or feedback for CUHR? Let us know at [email protected].