Columbia University Facilities and Operations

Dennelle (Elle) Clarke and Rachael Lubetkin are the inaugural chairs of the CUFO Women Achieving Victory through Endurance and Strength (WAVES) Employee Resource Group (ERG). In this interview, they share women who inspire them and how they hope to promote confidence and career growth through the ERG.

Facilities and Operations Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) began meeting in 2025 with a variety of celebratory events, planning meetings, and networking opportunities. ERGs bring staff together centered around a variety of cultures and interests to provide networking and mentorship opportunities, facilitate educational programming, and foster an overall sense of community and belonging.  

Upside Pizza, a local pizzeria recently named by the New York Times as one of the top 25 best pizza places in New York City, is the latest restaurant to join Columbia University’s retail lineup in Morningside Heights.