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inFO is a monthly email with news from across Columbia University Facilities and Operations. Check out the February 2025 edition.
The Lee C. Bollinger Forum and Columbia University Facilities and Operations Construction and Business Initiatives partnered with SoHarlem to bring local, creative entrepreneurs to the Manhattanville campus for a holiday market from December 18 to January 3.
Columbia University is enhancing its retail portfolio offerings in Morningside Heights with the lease signing of South of the Clouds, a Yunnan-inspired Chinese noodle and fusion restaurant.
Similar to previous years, Facilities and Operations completed a number of projects during winter break, including lighting upgrades, residence hall enhancements, and classroom refreshes.
inFO is a monthly email with news from across Columbia University Facilities and Operations. Check out the December 2024 edition.
The Facilities and Operations Office of Equity and Inclusion hosted an expo in December to introduce employees to the newly established Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
With the holidays approaching, Columbia University Facilities and Operations would like to remind you that you can help save energy and prevent loss or damage of your property during the cold winter months, especially if you will be away from campus during break.
Tanya Pope, assistant vice president of University Supplier Diversity, has been selected by New York City Mayor Adams to join the city’s Minority-and-Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Advisory Council. Chaired by NYC’s Chief Business Diversity Officer Michael J. Garner, the council will provide strategic guidance on creating more diverse contracting opportunities to ensure growth for MWBEs.
Haji’s, a new deli and juice bar, is the latest Columbia University retail tenant to open its doors.
Columbia University served as presenting sponsor of the Association of Medical Facility Professionals' (AMFP) Third Annual Turning the Tables MWBE Healthcare Expo on October 29, highlighting the University’s commitment to supporting the growth of minority-, woman- and locally owned (MWL) businesses.
As we reflect on this season of gratitude, we are reminded of the remarkable contributions of our Facilities and Operations staff over the past year, as well as the meaningful connections we share with our local community. This year, CUFO continues its tradition of giving back with joint efforts across multiple departments, offering a meal gift to staff, donating turkeys to local organizations, and packaging and delivering Thanksgiving meal kits to local residents.
Columbia University Facilities and Operations (CUFO) honored 23 dedicated employees who marked an impressive milestone: 25 years of service to the University. Held at Faculty House, the event brought together staff, supervisors, and colleagues to recognize the commitment and hard work of employees whose efforts have helped maintain and enhance the campus environment.
As part of the Columbia ReUse Program, 45 furniture from a former office space were donated to four minority-, woman-, and locally-owned businesses and a local nonprofit organization.
Columbia University Facilities and Operations (CUFO) recently celebrated the graduation of Ascend NYC ’s third cohort, continuing its role as a Market Access Partner supporting the business development of diverse entrepreneurs across New York City. A collaboration with the Business Outreach Center Network, the Ascend NYC program provides minority- and women-owned businesses (MWBEs) with essential training and mentoring to grow their business.
Clean + Go Green is back at the Morningside and Manhattanville campuses on Thursday, November 21 and Friday, November 22. Donate your unwanted items to create more space and help the environment.