Bollinger Convenings at the Forum at Columbia University

In deepening our engagement with the world, Columbia’s extraordinary academic community conducts leading work at the intersections of traditional disciplines, and translates scholarship to impact by building innovative interdisciplinary and translational partnerships.
In honor of President Emeritus Lee C. Bollinger’s transformational tenure and vision, the 17 schools along with the Office of the Provost have endowed a fund to sponsor event programming at the Forum. The Bollinger Convenings at the Forum will aim to highlight powerful work from Columbia and beyond that advances Columbia’s Fourth Purpose. This series will showcase innovative initiatives that bring scholarship and knowledge to build collaborations across and beyond academia to advance human welfare and benefit society. The events will bring diverse voices and perspectives together, foster dialogue across fields and communities, further enliven our campus, and open doors to new collaborations. They will be held at the Forum, a unique gathering space and a gateway for the community to our campus.
2024 Winners
Glenn Denning, Professor of Professional Practice, School of International and Public Affairs; and Jessica Fanzo, Professor of Climate; Interim Director of the International Research Institute for Climate and Society
Conflict, climate extremes, and COVID-19 have disrupted food production and supply chains, leading to unprecedented global hunger, with 735 million people affected. The Food for Humanity Initiative, Climate School’s inaugural program on food systems, harnesses university expertise from various fields to address these challenges.
This one-day event, timed before the UN Summit of the Future and Climate Week in NYC, brings together scholars, practitioners, and organizations to forge new partnerships for food system transformation. It will feature keynote speakers, panels, student presentations, and case studies, focusing on the unique contributions of universities to global food security, identifying new collaboration mechanisms, and showcasing innovative approaches to education and youth engagement.
Date:
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Time:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location:
The Forum at Columbia University, 601 W. 125th St., New York, NY 10027
Registration and Event link: https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&calPath=/public/cals/MainCal&guid=CAL-00bbdb70-910cf7b7-0191-104da11f-0000774devents@columbia.edu&recurrenceId=
Event Contact Information:
Jessica Rodriguez
3479010924
[email protected]
Diana Hernandez, Associate Professor of Sociomedical Sciences; and Michael Gerrard, Andrew Sabin Professor of Professional Practice, Columbia Law School and Professor of Professional Practice, Columbia Climate School; Director, Sabin Center for Climate Change Law
The Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia SIPA is hosting a series of energy and climate-focused events during Climate Week NYC from September 22-29, 2024. These events will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, scholars, and students to discuss innovative solutions, share research, and promote policies for a sustainable and equitable energy future. Topics include global renewable energy, geopolitical dynamics, critical minerals supply chains, financing, trade, and energy access. Be sure to see all our activities during the week.
The Energy Equity, Housing and Health Program at Mailman School of Public Health, the Energy Opportunity Lab in the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia SIPA, and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at the Columbia Law School are organizing a half-day, community-focused public event called Power Uptown.
Power Uptown will have three components: (1) Energy Opportunity Expo with experiential pavilions related to energy insecurity, including practical demonstrations of the day–to-day possibilities of clean cooking and clean energy transition, (2) Energy Opportunity Teach-in where experts will share practical tips, resources, and success stories, empowering residents to make informed choices about energy consumption and conservation and where to seek help, and (3) a Panel discussion with elected and appointed officials who have been leading various initiatives at the federal, state, and city levels in support of energy justice and opportunity.
Date:
Friday, September 27th
Time:
3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:
The Forum at Columbia University: 601 West 125th St., New York, NY 10027, The Atrium
Event and Registration link: https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fcals%2FMainCal&guid=CAL-00bbdb70-9173f6e7-0191-760a22b9-000040a0events@columbia.edu&recurrenceId=
Event Contact Information:
CGEP Events
[email protected]
Anya Schiffrin, Senior Lecturer, School of International and Public Affairs; and Joseph Stiglitz, University Professor
In an era where democracy hinges on access to accurate information, the global media landscape faces growing threats and shrinking resources. Behind the decline are tech behemoths that divert advertising dollars from news outlets to their platforms, platforms which have long profited from hosting news stories, headlines, and summaries.
This business model rewards sensationalism at a time when we are just beginning to see the effects of generative AI on an informed electorate on which democracy relies.
Date:
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Time:
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (Doors open at 5:15 PM)
Location:
The Forum at Columbia University, 601 W. 125th St., New York, NY 10027
Event and Registration link: https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&calPath=/public/cals/MainCal&guid=CAL-00bbdb70-917e43a8-0191-806db35d-00004770events@columbia.edu&recurrenceId=
Event Contact Information:
Anna Marchese
[email protected]