OUC Programs
Columbia University Interfaith Fellows Program is a new initiative of the Office of the University Chaplain. The Interfaith Fellows Program will support ten students interested in interfaith programming at Columbia University. Interfaith Fellows will develop programming to engage faith communities in their schools at Columbia University on issues of faith and spirituality.
Common Meal provides students, faculty, senior administrators, and New York City community leaders with a venue to discuss a specific topic or an emerging issue affecting the Columbia Community over a meal. Common Meal meets on regularly scheduled Wednesday evenings and other times as needed. Recent Common Meals included United Against Hate, Free Speech on the University Campus: a discussion with Provost Brinkley, the Seder Plate and its Symbolism, and African Diasporic Women of Faith.
Faith Vision Service commemorates the lifework of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by encouraging students, faculty and staff to share how faith informs their vision of justice, and how that vision influences their vocation and service.
Music at St. Paul's showcases a wide variety of sacred and secular performances in St. Paul's Chapel featuring New York City artists. Programs have included classical performances from Juilliard, Korean drumming, Cantors, and jazz ensembles. Children with their parents are especially welcome.
The Kraft Family Fund for Intercultural and Interfaith Awareness Fund supports collaborative efforts between two or more recognized student groups at Columbia University to promote intercultural and interfaith understanding on campus during the academic year. Applications are accepted in the fall and spring semesters. Email KraftFund@columbia.edu for more information. View the application.
The Kraft Family Fund for Intercultural and Interfaith Awareness is accepting applications for co-sponsorship from recognized student groups for Spring 2012. The deadline for application submission is 5:00pm on Friday, February 3, 2012.
The Office of the University Chaplain Co-Sponsorship Fund is available to recognized Columbia University undergraduate, graduate, and professional student groups whose programs explore issues of religion, spirituality, race, ethnicity, sexual identity, gender, social justice or community service. First time innovative programs are especially encouraged. Email commonmeal@columbia.edu for more information. View the application.
The Office of the University Chaplain is accepting applications for co-sponsorship from recognized student groups for Spring 2012. The deadline for application submission is 3:00pm on Friday, February 3, 2012.