Center for American Studies at Columbia University

04/29/2026

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04/16/2026

April 29th at 6PM
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04/08/2026

David Henry Hwang
April 29th at 6 PM
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05/01/2025

Join the New York Historical Society today on May 1st from 6:30 – 7:30 pm for their talk, "America's Deadliest Election: The Cautionary Tale of the Most Violent Election in American History." For more information and to RSVP click here:

Dana Bash, David Fisher, and David M. Rubenstein explore the story of the 1872 Louisiana gubernatorial election, which pushed democracy to the breaking point.

03/05/2025

Join the NYC Parks on March 9th from 1:00 – 2:30 pm for a hike and discussion on Anne Hutchison in commemoration of Women's History Month. For more information and to RSVP click here:

3/9 1pm | Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hike and learn about the life and complex legacy of the 17th century religious reformer, movement leader, and colonialist, Anne Hutchinson.

03/05/2025

Join the New York Historical Society on March 6th from 6:30 – 7:30 pm for their talk, "No Democracy Lasts Forever: How the Constitution Threatens the United States." For more information and to RSVP click here:

Legal scholars Erwin Chemerinsky and Troy McKenzie explore the idea that a new Constitution is needed to address the crises of the 21st century.

03/05/2025

We are pleased to announce our upcoming Open House on Thursday, March 6th, 5:00-6:00 PM in Hamilton 319 to learn about majoring in American Studies and our new streamlined minor. Looking forward to meeting you all. RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffnEhmIBGDk-XJRcRUB2_q1AwBSXF_bj9h27f67KeM_N8yVw/viewform

02/17/2025

RSVP to join Professor Racquel Gates with filmmaker Zeinabu Irene Davis, in conversation about art, care, and community on Febraury 21st! Click on the following link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-conversation-filmmaker-zeinabu-irene-davis-tickets-1245438001589

01/28/2025

Freedom & Citizenship at Columbia University is seeking undergraduate teaching assistants for its 2025 - 2026 year. We are looking for sophomores and juniors with strong writing, reading, and leadership skills to apply. Students who are interested in careers in education, politics, or who want to address education inequality in their community would be a particularly good fit for us. Click here to apply: https://freedomandcitizenship.columbia.edu/jobs

01/28/2025

Interested in learning whether you're a texualist or originalist? Virtually or personally, join the New York Historical Society for their talk: "Can the Constitution Keep Pace with Contemporary America?" For more information, use the following link:

A panel explores groundbreaking legal ideas and arguments designed to address the changing Constitution in contemporary America.