October is National Work and Family Month
Join the Office of Work/Life for National Work and Family Month
The Office of Work/Life fosters the well-being of the Columbia community and its people in their pursuit of meaningful and productive academic, personal, and work lives.
This fall, our work and family lives are coming together like never before. In recognition of National Work and Family Month this October, the Office of Work/Life would like to highlight some of the workshops, programs, and resources being offered to support you as you navigate the unique demands of work and family in 2020—and as you strive to care for yourself.
Programs and Resources
- Resources for Parents During COVID-19
- Back-up Care
- Caregiving Programs and Resources from Bright Horizons
- Columbia Parent Connection
- Komae, a cooperative child care app: Join Meet-and-Greet Sessions on October 15 at 5:30p.m. and on October 20 at 12:00 p.m.
- School and Child Care Search Service
- Housing Information and Referral Service
- Faculty Spouse/Partner Dual Career Service
- Child Care Benefit and Dependent Care Savings Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hire a babysitter with BarnardWorks
October Workshops
Visit our Fall Workshops and Events page to see all the other options this semester and check out our workshop and well-being video libraries for past events.
Virtual Full-Body Fitness
- Tuesdays, October 6 - November 17 [SKIP November 3]
- 5:15-6:00 p.m.
- Details & Registration
Bright Horizons Resources for You and Your Family
- Thursday, October 8
- 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
- Details & Registration
Paying for College: Presented by College Coach
- Wednesday, October 14
- 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- Details & Registration
And
- Tuesday, October 27
- 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
- Details & Registration
Kick-Off Event: Intro to Meditation
- Friday, October 16
- 12:00 - 12:45 p.m.
- Details & Registration
Rise & Shine Meditation Series
- Fridays, October 23 - November 20
- 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
- Details & Registration
Ergonomics 101: Building a Healthy Workspace at Home or on Campus
- Thursday, October 22
- 12:00 - 12:45 p.m.
- Details & Registration
Managing Remote Learning - Strategies for Parent & Child
- Thursday, October 22
- 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
- Details & Registration
Rise & Shine Meditation Series
- Fridays, October 23 - November 20
- 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
- Details & Registration
Helping Your Teenager Through the COVID-19 Era - What to Expect
- Monday, October 26
- 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
- Details & Registration
Paying for College: Presented by College Coach
- Tuesday, October 27
- 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
- Details & Registration
Virtual Walking Tour – “Social Justice and the Villages”
- Wednesday, October 28
- 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
- Details & Registration
Breastfeeding Basics: For Home and Work/School
- Thursday, October 29
- 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- Details & Registration