Events for Early Career Faculty
The Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Support and Work/Life supports the academic mission through a variety of events and resources for faculty throughout their careers, including social and cultural events that offer early career faculty opportunities to connect with colleagues across the University.
Upcoming events are listed below; for some, registration may be limited due to event or space constraints.
For more opportunities to connect with colleagues, including academically-focused events, please also visit the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement.
We welcome your ideas for future community-building events! Please reach out to Work/Life with suggestions or feedback.
Fall 2026 Events
Early Career Faculty Fall Outdoor Social
Celebrate the fall semester over food, drinks, and family-friendly activities at Ellington in the Park. Significant others and children are welcome.
Date: Friday, Oct 2
Time: 4:00 - 6:00pm
Ghost and Paranormal Tour of Morningside Campus
Join your fellow faculty members for a lesson in the paranormal connections of the University, hear the story of the ghost of Philosophy Hall, and embark on a short visit to Columbia’s tunnel system. Stop by Arts and Crafts Beer Parlor afterwards to continue talking over an Upstate Weekend IPA or a Boylan’s Ginger Ale.
Date: Thursday, October 22
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
A Walk Through Columbia History: Morningside Campus Tour
Gather with colleagues to learn a bit of Columbia history, hear stories and legends of the University, while strolling the Morningside campus. Stop by Arts and Crafts Beer Parlor afterwards to continue talking over an Upstate Weekend IPA or a Boylan’s Ginger Ale.
Date: Wednesday, November 11
Time: 4:00-5:15pm