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There’s a lot going on as we move into the final stretch of this semester. As President Armstrong said last week, now is the time “to draw on the strengths of our community and to learn from each other.” Please, join the Listening Tables in Earl Hall Auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 7, to generate connection and understanding. Also on Nov. 7, Columbia Health is offering a self-care workshop and opportunities for students to connect with CU Well Peer Leaders. Or maybe just take a quiet moment to yourself, there are green spaces throughout Upper Manhattan.

QUOTED

“Fans are showing up not just because it’s entertaining but because they are with us, cheering for our players. If you want to win championships, you’ve got to talk, walk, and act like a champion. I don’t think there’s a limit to what we can do.”

– Megan Griffith (CC'07), head coach of Columbia Women's Basketball

PEOPLE

Meet the First Woman to Wear The Kingsmen Blue

Ella Wickham (CC’25) is a film and media studies major from New York City. Last fall, she became the first woman to join the Columbia Kingsmen, now billed as the University’s finest lower voices a cappella group. “People expect me to have a crazy, passionate story about how I wanted to be in the group forever,” says Wickham, who also belongs to the jazz-oriented Uptown Vocal. She auditioned on a whim, part of a prankish tradition where members of different a cappella groups sign up for a spot when there’s downtime in the others’ tryouts.

“It’s definitely a group that I would never [have seen] myself interacting with—that particular vibe of being traditionally all-male, going into that more brotherhood-esque space,” Wickham says. “But I’ve never felt that my voice wasn’t elevated, that people were speaking over me or ignoring me because I am a girl. If anything, in a weird way, I feel like they listen to me and respect me more.”

HAPPENINGS

Get in the Holiday Spirit in Upper Manhattan

To kick off the holiday season, come out to the Plaza on Manhattanville campus for refreshments, live music, and the annual tree lighting ceremony. The ceremony will be followed by the Harlem Holiday Lights' Caravan of Lights parade, starting at 6 p.m., featuring floats from community organizations and sponsors that will travel on 125th Street and Harlem to spread holiday cheer. The parade is a beloved annual tradition that brings the community together to celebrate the rich heritage and vibrant spirit of Harlem. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 5:15 pm

HISTORY

Native American Heritage Month Spotlight: Ella Cara Deloria

Born on South Dakota's Yankton Sioux Reservation in 1889, Ella Cara Deloria was an educator, anthropologist, ethnographer, linguist, and novelist who graduated from Teachers College in 1915. Closely associated with German American anthropologist and Columbia faculty member Franz Boas, Deloria dedicated to him her work, Dakota Texts, which were translated tales of her peoples. Among her other important works are: Dakota Grammar, Speaking of Indians, and her novel Waterlily.

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Drawing of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater

7 Unique Collections to See at Columbia

Visitors hoping to see art on campus usually make their way to Lenfest Center’s Wallach Art Gallery. With a full schedule of world-class exhibitions and a range of events and programs, it’s Columbia’s best-known public visual-arts space. But the University has plenty of other gems on display—from fascinating literary ephemera to blueprints for some of New York’s most beloved buildings to an archive of dirt that just might save the world. You only need to know where to look.

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Three smiling university students pet a fluffy tan-colored dog with the dog handler in the background at a dog therapy study break session at Columbia University.

Cats or Dogs?

At this point, just about everyone has had their fill of polling, so let's make this as painless as possible.

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Resources for self-care, processing, and unplugging CAMPYUS & & comwmw F__ Q\ISLUMBIA N EWS| — P =3 BROADWAY | The Columbia mascot Roar-ee at a Homecoming event getting down on one knee to give a little boy a fist bump There’s a lot going on as we move into the final stretch of this semester. As President Armstrong said last week, now is the time “to draw on the strengths of our community and to learn from each other.” Please, join the Listening Tables in Earl Hall Auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 7, to generate connection and understanding. Also on Nov. 7, Columbia Health is offering a self-care workshop and opportunities for students to connect with CU Well Peer Leaders. Or maybe just take a quiet moment to yourself, there are green spaces throughout Upper Manhattan. QUOTED “Fans are showing up not just because it’s entertaining but because they are with us, cheering for our players. If you want to win championships, you’ve got to talk, walk, and act like a champion. I don’t think there’s a limit to what we can do.” – Megan Griffith (CC'07), head coach of Columbia Women's Basketball PEOPLE MEET THE FIRST WOMAN TO WEAR THE KINGSMEN BLUE Ella Wickham (CC’25) is a film and media studies major from New York City. Last fall, she became the first woman to join the Columbia Kingsmen, now billed as the University’s finest lower voices a cappella group. “People expect me to have a crazy, passionate story about how I wanted to be in the group forever,” says Wickham, who also belongs to the jazz-oriented Uptown Vocal. She auditioned on a whim, part of a prankish tradition where members of different a cappella groups sign up for a spot when there’s downtime in the others’ tryouts. “It’s definitely a group that I would never [have seen] myself interacting with—that particular vibe of being traditionally all-male, going into that more brotherhood-esque space,” Wickham says. “But I’ve never felt that my voice wasn’t elevated, that people were speaking over me or ignoring me because I am a girl. If anything, in a weird way, I feel like they listen to me and respect me more.” HAPPENINGS GET IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT IN UPPER MANHATTAN To kick off the holiday season, come out to the Plaza on Manhattanville campus for refreshments, live music, and the annual tree lighting ceremony. The ceremony will be followed by the Harlem Holiday Lights' Caravan of Lights parade, starting at 6 p.m., featuring floats from community organizations and sponsors that will travel on 125th Street and Harlem to spread holiday cheer. The parade is a beloved annual tradition that brings the community together to celebrate the rich heritage and vibrant spirit of Harlem. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 5:15 pm HISTORY NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH SPOTLIGHT: ELLA CARA DELORIA Born on South Dakota's Yankton Sioux Reservation in 1889, Ella Cara Deloria was an educator, anthropologist, ethnographer, linguist, and novelist who graduated from Teachers College in 1915. Closely associated with German American anthropologist and Columbia faculty member Franz Boas, Deloria dedicated to him her work, Dakota Texts, which were translated tales of her peoples. Among her other important works are: Dakota Grammar, Speaking of Indians, and her novel Waterlily. READ / WATCH / LISTEN Drawing of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater 7 UNIQUE COLLECTIONS TO SEE AT COLUMBIA Visitors hoping to see art on campus usually make their way to Lenfest Center’s Wallach Art Gallery. With a full schedule of world-class exhibitions and a range of events and programs, it’s Columbia’s best-known public visual-arts space. But the University has plenty of other gems on display—from fascinating literary ephemera to blueprints for some of New York’s most beloved buildings to an archive of dirt that just might save the world. You only need to know where to look. POLL Three smiling university students pet a fluffy tan-colored dog with the dog handler in the background at a dog therapy study break session at Columbia University. CATS OR DOGS? At this point, just about everyone has had their fill of polling, so let's make this as painless as possible. See More Columbia News Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Copyright © 2024 Columbia University. All rights reserved.

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