January 29, 2024

Professor Eli Noam will report on the newly founded Columbia Academic Freedom Council (CAFC), which he co-chairs. As a faculty and researcher-based organization, CAFC aims to foster civil and diverse discourse on campus while safeguarding academic freedom in a neutral manner. With around 80 faculty members so far, CAFC addresses the importance of open inquiry, intellectual diversity, and civil discourse. An article from the Columbia Spectator is attached. Join us to explore how faculty retirees can contribute to fundamental campus issues and uphold the values essential for academic advance.

Columbia University’s 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. Check out the Office of Work/Life’s Spring 2024 newsletter and schedule of workshops and events. Of special interest to EPICureauns:

Dignity and Practicalities: Elder Care Discussion Group

Monthly on Wednesdays

February 21st, March 20th, and April 17th from 1–2 pm

Unleash your inner thespian with the EPIC Drama Society! Whether you’re a theater enthusiast, a storytelling lover, or simply enjoy great company, our Drama Society is your stage. We’ll gather EPICureans to read plays aloud, taking on character roles for an intimate theatrical experience. Professor Connie Nathanson guides our journey. Thinking about joining? Newcomers always welcome. Contact epic@columbia.edu for more information.

10–11 am Class practices breathing techniques and moves through some basic yoga poses, concentrating on alignment, balance, and flexibility.

11:15 am–12:15 pm Gentle/chair yoga, ideal for those of more limited mobility or flexibility.

Professor Emerita Ginny Papaioannou, a registered teacher with the Yoga Alliance, leads EPIC Yoga. No prior experience is required to join.

The Office of the Provost and the Center for Teaching and Learning invite the Columbia community to participate in three exciting events as part of the Celebration of Teaching and Learning Symposium. There will be two online panels occurring on February 1st and February 7th, and an in-person panel and reception on February 13th, to celebrate 10 years of teaching innovation by faculty who are transforming their courses and pedagogies through the Office of the Provost’s Teaching and Learning Grants. For questions about these events, please contact the Center for Teaching and Learning at ColumbiaCTL@columbia.edu.

Renew securely online by making your annual

tax-deductible contribution to EPIC. Your contributions fund the

Douglas Chalmers Graduate Scholars Lectureship.

Or mail a check to:

Emeritus Professors in Columbia (EPIC)

202A Philosophy Hall, 1150 Amsterdam Avenue

Mail Code 9215

New York, NY 10027

Emeritus Professors in Columbia (EPIC) brings Columbia academic retirees together in professional and social fellowship with regular talks, fall and spring receptions, music performance, yoga and wellness sessions, and collaborative Columbia community initiatives,

such as the Douglas Chalmers Graduate Scholars Lectureship for young doctoral and post-doctoral scholars. EPIC is your powerful advocate for the retiree community.

Do you have questions about EPIC? Email us at epic@columbia.edu.