Events
April 2026
May 2026
Past Summer Events
Learn more below about past events led by Columbia faculty, or visit the Student Life page to learn about summer activities on campus and throughout New York City.
Experience Columbia: A History of Graphic Novels
2023 gave an opportunity to dig into a truly special collection in one of the Ivy League’s most celebrated institutions, Butler Library. Karen Green, curator for Comics and Cartoons and lecturer in English and Comparative Literature, led public faculty panels, movie showings, and exclusive tours.
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Religion and the History of Black Music
In 2021, Josef Sorett, chair of Columbia’s Department of Religion and professor of Religion and African American and African Diaspora Studies, along with his students and fellow experts, led a tour of the music that reflects the spiritual and social experiences of Black Americans across generations.
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Summer Ideas Exchange
In 2020, faculty from across the university led discussions ranging from understanding the origins of our universe to increasing voter turnout. Attendees explored how a variety of fundamental structures, intellectual origins, and cultural roots shape our society and our lives.
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