Columbia's academic breaks are not only looked forward to by Columbia's students, but Facilities and Operations as well. While most are away, Facilities and Operations is able to perform a wide range of work as it has a smaller impact upon a less populated campus.
Jessica Prata Cianciara has been recognized as a 'Notable Leader in Sustainability' by Crain's New York Business.
Joins NYC Mayor’s Office at Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge Launch
In honor of Earth Month, the Office of Sustainability is proud to share with you the impactful work underway across the University to reduce our environmental impact under Plan 2030.
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inFO is a monthly email with news from across Columbia University Facilities and Operations. Check out the November 2022 edition.
There are many aspects of our program that we're proud of - the magic of our special events, the delicious food, our commitment to sustainability - but what truly makes Columbia Dining special is our incredible staff. We wouldn't be us without them!
This Thanksgiving season, we share our gratitude for Facilities and Operations staff and also give back to the local community.
On Friday, October 21, we celebrated our favorite lion’s birthday and the start of 2022 Homecoming weekend.
Clean + Go Green is back at the Morningside and Manhattanville campuses on Thursday, December 1 and Friday, December 2. Donate your unwanted items to create more space and help the environment.
Columbia University partners with a marketing professional organization to provide scholarships for MWLBE companies. Applications for the grant officially opened on October 18th, and will be accepted through Friday, November 18th.
inFO is a monthly email with news from across Columbia University Facilities and Operations. Check out the October 2022 edition.
On Friday, October 21, we celebrated our favorite lion’s birthday and the start of 2022 Homecoming weekend.
22 minority business enterprises (MBEs), part of Ascend Regional NY/NJ/LI's first cohort, were celebrated at a graduation ceremony held on September 29 at Columbia University's Studebaker building for completing the business development program.
Columbia University continued the trend of sustainable new construction with its new Business School buildings, Henry R. Kravis and David Geffen Halls, and The Square, a one-acre public green space, which combined were awarded LEED® Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
Miznon, an international Mediterranean restaurant by Israeli-celebrity Chef Eyal Shani – referred to as a "line-inducing pita chain" by Eater NY – has signed a lease with Columbia University to open a new outpost in Morningside Heights.
Columbia University Facilities and Operations was a sponsor for Inspire Enterprise, Inc.’s Third Annual Black Business Owners Forum held on October 13, 2022. The virtual event focused on how to leverage the power of a Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification to acquire more contracts.
CUFO looks forward to participating in Construction Inclusion Week hosted by Gilbane Building Company on October 21 where Assistant Vice President of University Supplier Diversity Tanya Pope will join a special conversation on “Capital Projects as Engines of Equity".
Team delivers over 5,500 packages directly to undergraduate residential rooms in August prior to student arrival.