Easy! Simply e-mail ops@columbia.edu and ask to be added to our mailing list. That way you'll be the first to hear about all of our events and announcements.
Do I have to be Pakistani (or
South Asian) to join OPS?
No, OPS is open to all
students-regardless of ethnic
background- who are interested
in learning more about the
Pakistani culture.
How can I help out with OPS?
Join our general committee. Email OPS asking to be a member of our general committee.
What would I do if I joined OPS?
OPS is always open to volunteers for various events as dancers, food-servers, organizers, decorators, and publicists.
Also, OPS is open to suggestions from the general committee.
Is there free food at events?
Yes, usually, and best of all our events are always open to all students.
Come sample "authentic" Pakistani food, aka catering from Indian restaurants.
What kind of events does the OPS hold and how often do you have them?
Every other week or so we sponsor or co-sponsor an event. We show movies, have
study breaks, host table-tennis tournaments, invite Columbia professors to give talks,
hold round-table discussions, throw Eid banquets, sponsor Iftaaris, and, of course, run Hangama, just to name a few.
If you have any suggestions at all, please e-mail them to us!
What is Hangama?
Hangama is our annual mock South-Asian wedding/festival that takes place sometime in April, outside on the steps of Low Library.
It involves a horse, a dhooli, traditionally dressed Pakistani/other people, and South-Asian food and music!
To see Hangama in action, check out the Hangama section here.
Are you a religiously affiliated group?
OPS is a cultural organization, and we are not affiliated with any religious group.
However, we do support MSA (Muslim Students' Association) in some of their events.
What are housing options in Morningside Heights and can OPS help me to get on-campus housing?
Since we are an undergraduate student organization, OPS is not able to provide or find housing for students.
Undergraduate Students are encouraged to check the following websites:
Barnard College Housing Website www.barnard.edu/reslife,
or Columbia College Housing Website www.columbia.edu/cu/housing.
Graduate Students are encouraged to check the following websites:
International House I-House,
University Apartment Housing www.columbia.edu/cu/ire,
Craig's List www.craigslist.com.