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. See application requirements for further details:

For more information about the Interfaith Fellows program and/or to apply click here:
Columbia University Interfaith Fellows Program (right-click and select "save target as" to save the application)


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.


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. Families 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. Please email KraftFund@columbia.edu for more information.
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The Kraft Family Fund for Intercultural and Interfaith Awareness is accepting applications for co-sponsorship from recognized student groups for Spring 2013. The rolling application submission for the Kraft Family Fund begins on Tuesday, January 22 and ends on Monday, February 4. One representative from each of the collaborating groups must meet with the Office of the University Chaplain for a joint meeting, at least 48-hours prior to submission, to discuss the proposal and each group's role in producing the event. All applications must be submitted ten-business days prior to your proposed event.


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.
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The Office of the University Chaplain is accepting applications for co-sponsorship from recognized student groups for Spring 2013. The rolling application application submission for the OUC Co-Sponsorship Fund begins on Tuesday, January 22 and ends on Monday, February 4. One representative from each of the collaborating groups must meet with the Office of the University Chaplain for a joint meeting, at least 48-hours prior to submission, to discuss the proposal and each group's role in producing the event. All applications must be submitted ten-business days prior to your proposed event. Only completed applications will be considered. No project will be funded retroactively.