Spring 2025 Workshops & Events

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

Program areas include: 

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
February 5th, March 5th, April 9th & May 14th
1:00 – 2:00pm
Register 

Navigating Elder Care Decisions with Your Siblings

Wednesday, March 12th
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Register

The Grandparents Class

Tuesday, May 13th
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 
January 24, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 16
12:00 – 1:00pm
Register 

Demystifying NYC 3-K and Pre-K: Applying for 2025-26

Wednesday, February 5th 
12:00-1:00pm 
Register

A Baby Shower for New and Expectant Parents

Wednesday, April 2nd 
3:00-5:00pm 
Register

The Grandparents Class

Tuesday, May 13th
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Register

Breastfeeding Basics: For Home and Work/School

Thursday, May 29th
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Register
in-person only. 

  

Housing

The Process of Purchasing a Property in New York City

Friday, February 7th 
12:00 – 1:30pm
Register 

Small Spaces and How to Live in One

Wednesday, February 19th
12:00 – 1:00pm
Register

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

Friday, March 7th
12:00 – 1:30pm
Register

Walking Tour Along Riverside Drive, from 86th-107th Streets

Wednesday, May 7th
5:00 – 6:30pm
Register

Schooling

A Talk on College Admissions

Wednesday, May 7th
5:30 - 6:30pm
Register

 

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College Coach

The following webinars are presented by Bright Horizons College Coach. 

The High School Plan

Wednesday, February 26th
3:00pm

SAT & ACT: Which is Right for My Child?

Thursday, March 13th
3:00pm
 

New Era of Digital Exams: Changes to the SAT, ACT and More

Wednesday, April 10th
3:00pm
 

Alternatives to a 4-Year Degree

Wednesday, April 16th
3:00pm
 

Successful Scholarship Strategies

Tuesday, May 6th
3:00pm

Selecting Best Fit Colleges

Tuesday, May 20th
3:00pm

Writing Your Best College Essay

Thursday, July 10th
3:00pm

Senior Summer: The Successful Transition to College

Thursday, July 17th
12:30pm

Well-Being

Renew and Refresh: Setting Your 2025 Well-Being Goals

Tuesday, February 4th 
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Register

Faculty and Staff Functional Fitness at Dodge

Tuesdays, February 4-March 11 
5:30 - 6:15pm 
Register

Take A Break: Stretch & Reset

Wednesdays, February 5th - May 7th 
12:00 - 12:30 pm
Register 

Sound Bath Immersion Workshop

Thursday, February 27th 
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Register 

Columbia University Mental and Emotional Well-being Resources

Tuesday, March 4th 
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Register

Sound Bath Meditation Series

Fridays, March 7 - April 11
8:45 - 9:15 am
Register 

Virtual Cooking Demo: Budget Friendly Meal Prep

Thursday, March 13th 
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Register

Finding Empowerment Through Ergonomics

Friday, March 14th 
12:00 - 12:45pm
Register

Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies for Blood Sugar Management

Tuesday, April 8th 
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Register 

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

Monday, April 21 - Sunday, May 11
Register 

Virtual Cooking Demo: Celebrating Summer Produce

Thursday, May 15th 
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Register 

Menopause Matters: Understanding and Navigating the Transition

Monday, June 2nd
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Register 

Financial Well-Being

Tax Basics for the Tax Season

Thursday, February 13th
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Register

Exploring Credit

Tuesday, March 11th
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.