Across the board–from understanding Islam to global health, cyberbullying to mind and body–Columbia is “fostering a better conversation.” Be sure to invite alumni and prospects as guests and share your stories.
REMINDERS
February 22: Precision Public Health and Moving Forward: A Discussion of the 2016 Election and What’s Next
February 23: Complex Issues: Triangle of Resistance
PICKS
February 21
6 – 7:15 p.m.
University Programs and Events | Columbia Global Centers
Fostering a Better Conversation and Understanding of Islam: The Vital Role of Media
This World Leaders Forum program features an address by Vuslat Doğan Sabancı ’96SIPA. Sabancı will share her perspectives on the critical role that the media plays in overcoming misconceptions of Islam and advancing better conversations. Followed by a discussion with President Lee C. Bollinger and a Q&A session with the audience. Registration required here. Low Library, Rotunda. (Just Societies)
February 23
6 – 8 p.m.
NASDAQ Educational Foundation | SIPA
Google Sidewalk Labs: How does Technology Enrich the Public Realm?
Sidewalk Labs is a new type of company founded by Alphabet Inc. and Google that works with cities to build products addressing big urban problems. Features a discussion with Rohit Aggarwala ’93CC ’98GSAS ’00BUS ’02GSAS, adjunct research scholar at SIPA and chief policy officer at Sidewalk Labs; Noelle Francois, CEO of Heat Seek NYC; Miguel Gamiño Jr., CTO of NYC. Morningside Campus, Faculty House. (Data and Society)
March 2
4:30 – 6 p.m.
Mailman | Department of Health Policy and Management
Book Launch: Governing Global Health: Who Runs the World and Why?
A launch for a new book by Chelsea Clinton ’10PH, vice chair of the Clinton Foundation, and Devi Sridhar, professor of global public health at the University of Edinburgh. Lecture followed by a Q&A with the audience and reception. RSVP here. 104 Haven Ave., Roy and Diana Vagelos Education Center, Room 401. (Global)
March 2–5
Center for Justice
2017 Beyond the Bars Conference: Transcending the Punishment Paradigm
What are the root causes of violence within communities? What is needed to makes communities safe? What are the existing narratives about people who have committed violent acts? When violence happens in the community, what are responses that decrease mass criminalization and incarceration and do not rely on the punishment paradigm? Speakers from various fields will be in discussion. Registration will open here on February 17. (Just Societies)
March 6
4:15 – 6:15 p.m.
Seminars in Society and Neuroscience
Neuroscience in the Body: Perspectives at the Periphery
From the perspective of Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, and the science of touch, discussants will consider the physiological environments in which neurons are embedded. Includes Narendra S. Bhatt, adjunct professor at BVDU College of Ayurveda in India; Ellen A. Lumpkin, co-director of the Thompson Family Foundation Initiative in CIPN and sensory neuroscience; and Peter Wayne, associate professor of medicine at the Harvard Clinical and Translational Science Center. Moderated by Lan A. Li, presidential scholar in society and neuroscience. Buell Hall, Maison Française. (Future of Neuroscience)
6:30 – 8 p.m.
School of Social Work
Signs, Signals, and Symbols: Suicide, Cyberbullying, and Social Media
For the 2017 Austin Lecture, Jonathan Singer, founder and host of the award-winning Social Work Podcast, will explore how changes in communications technology have affected how youth articulate their thoughts and feelings. Joined in conversation by Desmond Patton, assistant professor of Social Work, and Elisabeth Counselman-Carpenter, lecturer. Registration required here. Dr. Carol H. Meyer Room 311/312. (Data and Society)
For RSVP, ticket availability, and other details, follow the links. We always appreciate hearing from you about future events.