EVENTS
Monday, August 31
The Virtual Amazing Race
Kick off the week with an interactive, virtual Amazing Race! Team up with other first-years to solve riddles about our very own campus. These clues will test your knowledge on everything Columbia related, from well-known buildings to statues you’ll see throughout your next four years!
10:30pm - 12:00am | Register for Virtual Amazing Race
Tuesday, September 1
Open Mic Night
Show off your skills with live performances in a casual, relaxed setting with fellow new students! Whether it’s singing, slam poetry, playing an instrument, or magic tricks, all talents are welcome!
8:00pm - 10:00pm | Register for Open Mic Night
Trivia Night
Team up with friends to learn the mysteries of Columbia and its history with trivia! Superior knowledge and strategy will earn exciting prizes!
10:00pm - 11:30pm | Register for Trivia Night
Wednesday, September 2
Escape the Zoom
Instead of escaping from your room, try your hand at escaping the Zoom! Team up to navigate your way through a virtual escape room that challenges you and tests the limits of your out-of-the-box thinking. Registration closes on Tuesday, September 1 at 5PM!
10:00pm - 11:30pm | Register for Escape the Zoom
Thursday, September 3
Yoga
Bring the studio to your room and wind down your day with a relaxing yoga session led by a professional instructor!
8:30pm - 10:00pm | Register for Yoga
Dance Workshop
Come get active and learn an easy-to-follow choreographed routine from Camilla Cox, a rising junior who has been active in student theatre at Columbia! Camilla has performed with groups like CMTS and XMAS!, and is helping to develop a new group called the Columbia Theatre Workshop. The Dance Workshop will include a warm up and cool down, and is suitable for all experience/skill levels!
10:00pm - 11:30pm | Register for Dance Workshop
Friday, September 4
Codenames
Team up with fellow students for virtual game night and take on the Spymasters in a round of Codenames! Think you can crack the code?
10:00pm - 12:00am | Register for Codenames
Sunday, September 6
Build Your Own Virtual Vision Board
Inspired by your NSOP experience so far? Take some time on this lazy Sunday to sit back, relax, and build your own virtual vision board and set the scene for your upcoming semester!
6:00pm - 7:00pm | Register for Build Your Own Virtual Vision Board
Monday, September 7
Coffee and Crayons
Tired of looking at the bare walls in your room? Pull out a notebook and pencil, or brushes and paint, and channel your inner Bob Ross at this brunch sketching and painting event! Grab a cup of coffee and try your hand at a freestyle design or make some happy trees! (Bob Ross not included.)
11:30am - 1:00pm | Register for Coffee and Crayons