Grande Salle Ginsberg-LeClerc
The Grande Salle Ginsberg-LeClerc was built at Reid Hall in 1912 and extensively renovated in 2023 with the generous support of Judith Ginsberg and Paul LeClerc. We were pleased to inaugurate the newly-renovated Grande Salle Ginsberg-LeClerc on June 8, 2023. You can watch a video of the event, read the program, and view a photo slideshow of the space through the years.
From Fall 2023 to Summer 2024, Reid Hall was pleased to welcome guests to our conference rooms, gardens, and café. In addition to receiving students, Fellows, faculty visitors, artists, and local partners, the Columbia Global Paris Center hosted a total of 77 public events, ranging from concerts celebrating Ukrainian resilience to discussions highlighting the creativity of the Black African diaspora. While we prepare next year’s calendar of public programs, we invite you to reflect with us on the past year. You’ll find a full list of articles about last year’s events at the bottom of the…
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At long last, the Grande Salle Ginsberg-LeClerc is once again ready to welcome students, faculty, staff, and guests – its luster restored and its spirit rekindled, the heart of Reid Hall beating into its 110th year.
The Grande Salle Ginsberg-LeClerc, built at Reid Hall in 1912, has been extensively renovated thanks to the generous support of Judith Ginsberg and Paul LeClerc.