Journal
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.
Thomas Ogg is a philosophy major at the Columbia School of General Studies, originally from Long Beach, California. He studied Art Hum and Music Hum (AHMH) at Reid Hall in Summer 2023.
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…
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…
Jennifer Chen, CC'25, participated in the English track of the Columbia in Paris undergraduate programs in Fall 2023.
This article by Arielle Rieder was published on June 20, 2024 in the Columbia Daily Spectator.
Orfali was named Chevalier of the Légion d’honneur by Philippe Étienne, former ambassador of France to the United States.
Amaya Flores is a Political Science major and Psychology minor at Columbia College (class of 2025), originally from El Paso, Texas. She participated in the Columbia in Paris undergraduate programs in Fall 2023. At Reid Hall, Amaya took courses in the French track on the “Sex-Trade Economy” and “Political Life in France,” alongside “Academic Writing.”
Jett Flaxman is an Economics and Urban Studies major at UPenn (class of 2025), originally from Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. He participated in the Columbia in Paris undergraduate programs in Fall 2023. At Reid Hall, Jett took courses in “Urban History,” “Issues in 19th Century French Painting,” and “Academic Writing/Practicum 1,” as part of the French track.
We are delighted to announce the new residents of the Displaced Artists Initiative at Reid Hall.
A total of 41 projects have been selected for their exceptional proposals and potential to address complex global issues.
The Académie des Futurs Leaders, founded by former Obama Scholar Alice Barbe and based at Reid Hall, is dedicated to supporting, connecting, and training civic leaders whose endeavors have significantly impacted society, empowering them to navigate the intricate realms of political engagement.
Applications are now available for a fellowship offered this fall at our Centers in Amman, Nairobi and Santiago for early-career scholars.