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News from the Paris Center, one of the 11 global centers of Columbia University. We collaborate with local and regional institutions to foster research, dialogue, and action that transcend borders and disciplines. Keep reading to learn about our work to advance knowledge and understanding in a changing world.
A new exhibition at the Reid Hall Caféothèque.
Early-career scholars who hold refugee status or have been forcibly displaced are invited to apply until March 19, 2025.
On December 11, the National Philharmonic of Ukraine hosted the “Re-Construction” concert, featuring works by Leo Ornstein and Simon Steen-Andersen.
As Ukrainian sovereignty and identity face direct threats, cultural diplomacy has emerged as a vital countermeasure.
The 1991 Project has successfully delivered dozens of instruments to young musicians and schools in Ukraine to preserve their cultural heritage.
In November, the Columbia Global Paris Center hosted a number of events, notably celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of Helen Rogers Reid's gift of Reid Hall to Columbia University.
Haman Mpadire's KUMBE Dance Workshop at Reid Hall blended movement, cultural exploration, and self-discovery, drawing on Busoga traditions to create an inclusive space for participants to connect with their bodies and histories.
The Maison des Femmes in Saint-Denis is a resource for women in situations of precarity and violence. The Columbia Global Paris Center looks forward to future collaborations, such as training workshops and public events.
In an article for the UN Chronicle, Anna Stavychenko discusses the 1991 Project’s activities, including the creation of a digital archive for Ukrainian musical scores and the promotion of Ukrainian music globally.
The full-scale invasion of Ukrainian has had a devastating effect on classical music. Russia has strategically targeted of Ukraine's cultural identity, with over 130 cultural figures killed and thousands of cultural sites damaged or destroyed since the war's escalation in 2022. Anna Stavychenko, a Ukrainian musicologist.
Until January 2025, the Reid Hall Caféothèque invites visitors to immerse themselves in the delicate world of watercolor paintings by Delphine D. Garcia.