Events

The U.S. has a surprising history of deliberative democracy—from bold experiments in sortition to grassroots-led reforms. Most failed to take root. Citizens' Assemblies - such as those in Bend and Boulder - are part of deliberative democracy’s latest comeback. Columbia World Projects, New America’s Political Reform program, and FIDE - North America invite you to a webinar on Thursday, September 18th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST, exploring the past, present, and future of assemblies in America, and their role in broader institutional reform movements. Alongside leading democracy scholars and changemakers, we’ll look at what worked, what didn’t, and how today’s efforts at every level of government are reshaping the movement for a more inclusive and responsive democracy. Speakers: Jenny Mansbridge, Adams Professor of Political Leadership and Democratic Values Emerita, Harvard Kennedy School Matt Leighninger, Director, Center for Democracy Innovation, National Civic League Moderator:  Marjan Ehsassi, Executive Director of FIDE - North America This event is part of an ongoing series exploring the opportunities and challenges of using citizens’ assemblies. These virtual discussions bring together leading researchers and practitioners to offer valuable insights for students, civic leaders, and anyone interested in the future of democratic innovation. Stay tuned for news of our next webinar in this series, scheduled for November 2026. Register using the link below:  https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gQsOzoNUR4GkDxRPreG-kw

This session is focused on details regarding components of your application and deadlines only. We will highlight each aspect of the application and answer your questions to best support your submission. Please note, program details are not covered in this session. This session is offered virtually. Zoom details will be emailed to those registered before the event date.

Register Here Research Speaker Series featuring Dustin Duncan, ScD from CU Mailman School of Public Health, will present his talk on Thursday, September 25th at 10 AM via Zoom. The title of his talk is “Advancing Black Faculty Productivity and Well-Being: The Black Professors Study (BPS).” This online event is free and open to the public. 

Program Overview Columbia University Medical Center invites you to join the leading educators from Columbia University, addressing an overview of high-yield challenging scenarios in managing C3G and Immune Complex MPGN disease. The half-day conference course is designed to enhance the knowledge of healthcare professionals on pathogenesis, genetics, pathology, and genetic variants associated with C3G disease. Through lectures and case-based presentations, this course will deliver up-to-date and cutting-edge information that can be directly integrated into clinical practice.  The course is tailored for healthcare providers specializing in Nephrology and addressing these issues and includes talks, Q&A, and panel discussions.   Learning Objectives Describe the distinct mechanisms underlying C3G and IC-MPGN, focusing on how complement dysregulation and immune complex deposition lead to these diseases. Identify genetic and acquired disruptions in complement regulation and their impact on glomerular function in C3G and IC-MPGN Discuss recent therapeutic advances targeting complement dysregulation, like iptacopan and pegcetacoplan, and their potential in modifying disease progression. Differentiate primary IC-MPGN from secondary forms associated with systemic diseases, and identify diagnostic criteria for distinguishing these subtypes Recognize the specific biopsy findings, complement assays, and genetic tests that aid in diagnosing C3G and IC GN. Discuss the prevalence, risk factors, and demographic characteristics associated with C3G and IC-MPGN.