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Getting Involved

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Get connected! Learn about diversity and social justice programs and events in the Columbia community!

 “Just A Note” is a weekly e-newsletter distributed by the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) that highlights university resources, student programs, community events, and job/internship opportunities focusing on multiculturalism, social justice, and intercultural opportunities.

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There are numerous opportunities to get involved in the programs and services of OMA. Additionally, OMA advises over 40 cultural and identity based student organizations.

  • Alternative Spring Break
    Join a diverse group of students on a service learning project during spring break. Projects have a special focus on the intersections between people of color and Jewish communities.
  • Black Heritage Month Committee
    Join the planning committee. Create events and programs of interest to the Black/African student community.
  • Columbia Mentoring Initiative
    Acclimate to campus life as new student. Mentor an incoming student. Meet Alumni.
  • Cultural & Identity Based Student Organizations
    Find a student group that interests you. Become a leader. Make new friends.
  • Queer Awareness Month Committee
    Join the planning committee. Create events and programs of interest to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and allied student community.
  • Queer Peers & Allies
    Become a peer adviser. Staff an on-line chat service for LGBT and allied Columbia and Barnard students. Make new friends in the process.
  • Latino Heritage Month Committee
    Join the planning committee. Create events and programs of interest to the Latino(a) student community.
  • Native American Heritage Month Committee
    Join the planning committee. Create events and programs of interest to the Native American student community.
  • ROOTEd (Respecting Ourselves and Others Through Education)
    Become a peer facilitator. Learn how to facilitate respectful and informed discussions about diversity, social power and privilege.
  • CU SpeakOUT
    Hang a sign. Wear a button or lapel pin. Be an ally! Indicate your support for LGBT students and welcome conversations about sexual and gender identity.
  • Sister Circle
    Join other women of color. Find community. Support your academic and professional success.
  • The Brotherhood of African Heritage Project (The Brotherhood)
    Add your voice to campus dialogues. Develop community among men of Black/African heritage at Columbia.
  • The Students of Color Leadership Retreat (SOCLR)
    Go on a weekend retreat. Fortify your leadership at Columbia, Barnard and beyond while focusing on shared experiences.