Members of Columbia’s inaugural cohort of Obama Scholars spoke about their work conducting public healthcare research, finding cost-effective diagnosis and treatment options, and raising feminine hygiene awareness at the first roundtable event of the semester Tuesday evening.

University President Lee Bollinger shared his views on the University’s role in an era increasingly dominated by the forces of globalization, political uncertainty, and the free speech debate during a fireside chat on Thursday.

Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper encouraged students to absorb daily news with a healthy dose of skepticism at a panel discussion held at the School of International and Public Affairs on Thursday.