Fall 2023 Workshops & Events

The Office of Work/Life invites you to explore our fall workshop offerings.    

Program areas include: 

October is Exploring Schools Month! Whether you’re looking for early learning or higher education, there is something for your family.  

Visit the Work/Life video library and Well-Being video library to access past programming anytime.  

Aging & Adult/Elder Care

An Elder Care Conversation

Wednesday, November 15
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Register

Long-Distance Elder Caregiving

Wednesday, November 29
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Register

Early Education, Child Care & Parenting

Breastfeeding Basics: For Home and Work/School

Wednesday, September 27th
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Register

Discovering Columbia University's Affiliated Early Learning Centers

Various dates/times in October 
Details and Registration 

New Parent Conversation Group: Come As You Are!

Wednesday, November 1st
10:00am – 11:00am
Register

Unmasking the Transition to Parenthood

Wednesday, December 13th
10:00pm – 11:00am
Register

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The following webinars are presented by Bright Horizons. Visit Bright Horizons Family Webinars for more information, to register, and to view the full 2023 webinar series.    

Your Child's Growing Brain

Thursday, September 21st 
2:00 pm
 

Emotional Intelligence + Why It Matters

Thursday, October 19th 
3:00 pm
 

Fitting Family Time into Busy Days

Thursday, December 14th 
12:00 pm
 

Housing

The Process of Purchasing a Property

Thursday, October 5th
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Register

Walking Tour of Historic Harlem

Thursday, October 19th
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Register

How Do I Obtain a Mortgage...And Can I Afford It?

Tuesday, November 14th
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Register

Schooling

Ten Things to Know about Financing an Independent School Education

Tuesday, October 10th
5:30 - 6:30pm
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Educational Opportunity Fair: A Better Chance, Breakthrough New York, Oliver Scholars & TEAK Fellowship

Thursday, October 12th
12:00 - 1:00pm
Register

NYC Public High School Admissions: Strategies for Success

Tuesday, October 17th
12:00 - 1:15pm
Register

NYC Public Middle School Admissions: Strategies for Success

Tuesday, October 24th
12:00 - 1:15pm
Register

NYC Public Kindergarten Admissions: Strategies for Success

Tuesday, October 31st
12:00 - 1:15pm
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College Coach

The following webinars are presented by Bright Horizons College Coach. 

Paying for College

Thursday, September 21st
1:00pm
 

Preparing College Applications

Tuesday, October 3rd
7:00pm
 

Navigating the FAFSA and Other Financial Aid Applications

Wednesday, October 11th
12:30pm
 

Alternatives to a 4-Year Degree

Thursday, November 9th
3:00pm
 

PSAT – What a Score Means, Why it Matters

Tuesday, December 12th
12:00pm
 

Well-Being

Columbia vs. NYU: The Uptown/Downtown University Step Challenge

Monday, October 2nd-Friday, October 20th 
Register 

Take A Break: Stretch & Reset

Wednesdays, October 11th-December 6th 
**No class November 15th**
12:00pm – 12:30pm
Register

Embodying Ergonomics: An Imaginative Meditation Experience

Thursday, October 12th
1:00pm – 1:30pm
Register

Reflect & Refresh: Unlock Your Superpower

Friday, October 20th
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Register

Virtual Yoga

Fridays, October 27th-December 8th 
**No class November 24th**
8:45pm – 9:30am
Register

Family Meal Planning with Instagram’s @pediatric.dietitian

Wednesday, November 8th
1:00pm – 2:00pm
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Ask the Ergonomist: An Introduction to Working Comfortably

Friday, November 10th
12:00pm – 12:30pm
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From Isolation to Belonging: Nurturing Authentic Connections

Thursday, November 16th
12:00pm – 1:00pm
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Weight Management Basics with Columbia Metabolic and Weight Control

Thursday, November 30th
12:00pm – 1:00pm
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Mental and Emotional Well-being Resources at Columbia University

Tuesday, December 12th
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Register

Financial Well-Being

Take Control of Your Financial Life: 5 Steps to Managing Money & Debt

Monday, December 4th
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Register