Bridges & Breakthroughs: Interdisciplinary Student Conference on Migration
What does student-led research on forced migration look like across Columbia?
Join the Committee on Forced Migration for a day of research, exchange, and cross-disciplinary connection. Students from across Columbia — from law and public health to journalism, social work, and the arts — will gather to present their work and push the conversation on migration and displacement forward.
Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
Time: 3:30-7:30 p.m. ET
Location: The Lee Bollinger Forum (The Foyer - 2nd floor)
About the Confrence
Flash Presentations · 90 Minutes
Short, 5-minute presentations from Columbia students showcasing migration research and community-based projects across Columbia schools.
How-To Conversation · 60 Minutes
Student leaders share practical insights on advocacy, organizing, and coordinating migration-focused work.
Structured Networking & Group Activities · 60+ Minutes
Facilitated dialogue and activities designed to build connections across disciplines.
