Fall 2024 Workshops & Events

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

Program areas include: 

Check out our programming for October's National Work and Family Month.

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

Aging & Adult/Elder Care

Dignity and Practicalities: Elder Care Discussion Group

Monthly on Wednesdays
September 25th, October 23rd, November 20th & December 18th
1:00 – 2:00pm
Register

Seven Signs Your Aging Parents Need Help

Tuesday, December 3rd
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Register

Maintaining Legal Control Over Important Life Decisions

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Early Education, Child Care & Parenting

Big Joys, Big Challenges, Big Feelings: Group for Parents of Children 2-5

Monthly on Fridays 
September 20th, October 18th, November 22nd & December 13th-continuing into Spring 2025
12:00 – 1:00pm
Register

Unmasking the Transition to Parenthood

Thursday, October 10th 
10:00-11:00am 
Register

Discovering Columbia University's Affiliated Early Learning Center

Various dates/times in October 
Details and Registration 

Breastfeeding Basics: For Home and Work/School (CUIMC)

Monday, December 2nd
3:00 – 5:00pm
In-person only 
Register

  

Housing

Cut the Clutter and Get Organized

Tuesday, October 8th 
12:00 – 1:00pm
Register

Walking Tour of the Upper East Side

Wednesday, October 9th
4:00 – 6:00pm
Register 

The Process of Purchasing a Property in NYC

Tuesday, October 15th
12:00 – 1:00pm
Register

The Process of Purchasing a Property in the Suburbs

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

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

Wednesday, December 4th
12:00 – 1:30pm
Register

Schooling

NYC Public High School Admissions: Strategies for Success

Thursday, October 10th
12:00 - 1:00pm
Register

 

Ten Things to Know about Financing an Independent School Education

Tuesday, October 15th
5:00 - 6:00pm
Register

NYC Public Middle School Admissions: Strategies for Success

Wednesday, October 16th
12:00 - 1:00pm
Register

 

NYC Public Kindergarten Admissions: Strategies for Success

Wednesday, October 23rd
12:00 - 1:00pm
Register

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College Coach

The following webinars are presented by Bright Horizons College Coach. 

Preparing College Applications

Tuesday, September 24th
3:00pm

Paying for College

Tuesday, October 22nd
3:00pm
 

Navigating the FAFSA and Other Financial Aid Applications

Thursday, October 24th
3:00pm
 

Saving for College

Tuesday, November 12th
3:00pm
 

PSAT – What a Score Means, Why it Matters

Tuesday, December 3rd
12:00pm

Well-Being

Take A Break: Stretch & Reset

Wednesdays, September 18th - December 11th 
12:00 – 12:30pm
Register

Self-Care with Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping

Thursday, October 17th
12:00 – 1:00pm
Register

Columbia Step Challenge: Campus Competition

Monday, October 21st-Monday, November 4th 
Register

Finding Empowerment Through Ergonomics

Thursday, October 31st 
12:00 – 12:45pm
Register

Bar-less Barre (Virtual)

Fridays, November 8th - December 13th 
8:45 – 9:30am
Register

Optimizing Nutrition to Boost Energy Levels

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

Weight Management Basics

Tuesday, November 19th
12:00 – 1:00pm
Register

Finding Meaning at Work

Thursday, November 21st
12:00 – 1:00pm
Register

Take a Break In-Person Event

Tuesday, December 3rd
12:00 – 1:00pm
Register

Financial Well-Being

Dive Into Budgeting

Tuesday, November 19th
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Register

Retirement & Financial Planning Events through Columbia HR

Explore upcoming events on investing, retirement planning, and more. 

Student Debt Solutions

Learn about programs that assist faculty and staff in navigating student loan debt, repayment plans, and federal student loan programs. 

College Coach

Access educational counseling services through a team of college admissions and finance experts and register for workshops on financial planning, test prep, college applications and more.

Borrowing Basics

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