Can you give some examples from Black is a Church of ways in which religion (namely, Protestant Christianity) is at the center of Black life in the U.S.? In chapter one, I begin by looking at the>>>
Can you give some examples from Black is a Church of ways in which religion (namely, Protestant Christianity) is at the center of Black life in the U.S.? In chapter one, I begin by looking at the>>>
For as long as humans have existed, we’ve been able to see the Milky Way at night by observing the light that radiates from its stars—or, in physics terms, by observing the photons the galaxy’s stars>>>
“The Columbia University community represents a wide array of experiences and backgrounds. This diversity is central to our identity — it reflects the cultural richness of New York City>>>
Friday, June 29, 2023 Today, the Supreme Court reversed decades of legal precedent and upended affirmative action policies for American colleges and universities. Today, in response to this decision>>>
Last year, for the first time ever, two openly LGBTQ+ scientists—the chemist Carolyn Bertozzi and the geneticist Svante Pääbo—won Nobel Prizes. Their scientific discoveries have paved the way for>>>
Can you provide some examples from the book of successful systems of cooperation? There are so many that have been around for so long! As far back as 1895, representatives of cooperatives from around>>>
Part of the series, The Dynamics of Change With Dr. David Kraemer, Joseph J. and Dora Abbell Librarian and Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS Perhaps the most important change-agents in all of>>>
March 16, 2017, New York, NY This Sunday, March 19th and Monday, March 20th, The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) will host a conference with the first openly gay JTS-ordained rabbis and other>>>
Last Updated on February 13, 2023 by Kittredge Cherry Hands Around the God Box was an interfaith prayer vigil to end religious homophobia. It was held at the Interchurch Center in New York City on>>>
Asking for and using correct pronouns is a way to respect those around you and create an inclusive environment for people of all genders and gender expressions. Here is a short primer on pronoun use>>>
Celebrate LGBTQ+ history at Columbia and the people who made that history with a little trivia. June 14, 2021 It’s June, which means it is time to celebrate Pride and the history of LGBTQ+>>>
‘Harlem Pride Is Leading a New Renaissance:’ A Conversation with Co-Founder Carmen Neely Columbia Neighbors spoke with Neely about the vision behind Harlem Pride and their annual>>>
NEW YORK, NY — Anything with three hearts, blue blood and skin that can change colors like a display in Times Square is likely to turn heads. Meet Sepia bandensis, known more descriptively as the>>>
The new findings emerged from Professor Sahin’s ongoing research into the strange behavior of spores, dormant bacterial cells. For years, Sahin and his students have studied spores to understand why>>>
NEW YORK – How does the brain make sense of what we see? What are the neurobiological bases for painful and pleasurable touch? How do we evaluate the actions of others? These are among the far>>>
Dear MSM Community: June marks the beginning of Pride Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and the federal holiday of Juneteenth. These important celebrations serve as powerful>>>
What is it about the Mont’e Prama statues that make them so distinctive, and different from other massive statues like, for example, the Easter Island moais? Mont’e Prama’s figures are>>>
With the June 27 #primaryelection fast approaching, it’s important to ensure that you are fully informed on the candidates that will be on your ballot. 🗳️ Though there are several local offices>>>
Calling all JTS alums, rabbinical and cantorial students, Jewish professionals, educators, clergy, and more. Don’t miss this special opportunity to connect, feel renewed, and be inspired. Learn>>>
Panelists included: Todd Stern, former United States special envoy for climate change and President Obama’s chief climate negotiator from 2009 to 2016; Frances Beinecke, former president of>>>
This past week, North America, particularly the Northeast, has been shrouded in an orange haze that started from hundreds of wildfires in Canada. And today, Columbia Prepardness issued an Air Quality>>>
Scholars and students examined volumes in JTS’s Rare Book Room, learning to decipher handwritten inscriptions in centuries-old books. A group of 20 scholars and graduate students gathered in the JTS>>>
Although narrative medicine is now a large field, and is taught widely both in the U.S. and abroad, Charon founded it at Columbia, and coined the term in a publication in 2000. At CUIMC, narrative>>>
Disappearing Queer Spaces explores the history and significance of since-demolished queer landmarks such as the Savoy Ballroom. Started in 2015 by a group of queer-identifying friends, Queer Students>>>