Office of Academic Diversity and Inclusion Mid-October Digest

OCTOBER PROGRAMMING
Diversity Film Series: Milk
Thursday, October 19, 6:00 pm
Graduate Student Center, 301 Philosophy Hall
In recognition of LGBTQ History Month, join the Office of Academic Diversity and Inclusion for a free screening of Milk. This 2008 biopic portrays the rise and tragic ending of politician Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man in America to be elected to a major public office, winning a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977. Dustin Lance Black won an Oscar for best screenplay, and Sean Penn won an Oscar for his portrayal of Harvey Milk. Refreshments provided. Register here.

OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES

Ford Foundation Fellowship Application Consultations
Are you thinking of applying to the Ford Foundation Fellowship in December? OADI can help review and refine your materials. Email the office at gsas-diversity@columbia.edu for a consultation.

Apply for a Diversity Project Grant
The Diversity Project Grant program provides funding for students (or faculty and administrators working together with students) to support events, projects, or programming in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences to promote academic diversity, inclusion, and equity within the school and community. Interested students should apply here (rolling deadline). 

OPPORTUNITIES FROM OUR CAMPUS PARTNERS

Social Justice Mini-Grant Program
Annually, Columbia University Life invites undergraduate and graduate students to apply for funding through the Social Justice Mini-Grant Program for any projects or initiatives that address social injustice and further Columbia’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus culture. See Social Justice Mini-Grant Program | University Life for grant details and application link. The application deadline is November 7, 2023. If you have any questions about past projects or future applications, please reach out to Jennifer Haastrup at jh4818@columbia.edu.