August 29, 2024

Join EPIC on September 10 for a captivating dialogue with Dirk Salomons and Romano Lasker, distinguished UN veterans. From the hopeful aspirations of the 1970s to the complex realities of today, they will explore how global dynamics have reshaped international solidarity. Delve into their insights on peacebuilding, humanitarian affairs, and the evolving challenges of our common future. Don’t miss this thought-provoking event!

Dirk Salomons is a former Director of the Humanitarian Policy track at the School of International Public Affairs, Columbia University. In his research as well as in teaching, Salomons focused on the interaction between policy and management in humanitarian operations.

With changing campus security and access policies, it is more important than ever to keep your Columbia University ID up to date. A current ID ensures smooth access to campus facilities and services, allowing you to fully participate in all that EPIC and Columbia have to offer. We kindly ask all EPIC members to check the expiration date on their ID cards. The process for renewing your ID cards and the latest information on campus entrance policies can be found here. For those without a Columbia University ID, campus access will be provided if you RSVP to attend an event in person.

10–11 am Class practices breathing techniques and moves through some basic yoga poses, concentrating on alignment, balance, and flexibility.

11:15 am–12:15 pm Gentle/chair yoga, ideal for those of more limited mobility or flexibility.

Professor Emerita Ginny Papaioannou, a registered teacher with the Yoga Alliance, leads EPIC Yoga. No prior experience is required to join.

Renew securely online by making your annual

tax-deductible contribution to EPIC. Your contributions fund the

Douglas Chalmers Graduate Scholars Lectureship.

Or mail a check to:

Emeritus Professors in Columbia (EPIC)

202A Philosophy Hall, 1150 Amsterdam Avenue

Mail Code 9215

New York, NY 10027

Emeritus Professors in Columbia (EPIC) brings Columbia academic retirees together in professional and social fellowship with regular talks, fall and spring receptions, music performance, yoga and wellness sessions, and collaborative Columbia community initiatives,

such as the Douglas Chalmers Graduate Scholars Lectureship for young doctoral and post-doctoral scholars. EPIC is your powerful advocate for the retiree community.

Do you have questions about EPIC? Email us at epic@columbia.edu.