Events
Club programming
Programs, collaborations, and events hosted by System Impacted Scholars.
Past Events
Past Event
Beyond — Documentary Screening
A screening of the documentary Beyond, co-hosted with the Columbia Muslim Students Association and the Muslim Law Students Association. At Sing Sing prison, a group of incarcerated men organize a TED-style event, sharing personal narratives and bold ideas for changing the prison system. After the film, two featured cast members shared their personal stories and experience filming the documentary.
DateWednesday, April 15, 2026
Time6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
LocationSchermerhorn Hall, Room 614, 1190 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY
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Raised in the System — Documentary Screening
A screening of the documentary Raised in the System, co-hosted with MilVets and the Center for Justice at Columbia University. The film follows system-impacted youth. The event included a community discussion hosted by Dominic Dupont and Jason Bostic.
DateWednesday, April 8, 2026
TimeDoors 5:30 PM · Screening 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
LocationLerner Roone Arledge Cinema, Alfred Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway, New York, NY
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Current Directions in Neuroscience & the Law
A one-day conference convening neuroscientists and legal practitioners to examine cutting-edge research and its applications in legal contexts. Sessions covered excessive sentencing and life course development, adverse childhood experiences, mental illness and competency, and practical implementation of neuroscience evidence in courtroom settings. Co-hosted by the Center for Justice at Columbia University.
DateFriday, March 6, 2026
Time9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
LocationColumbia Law School, Jerome Greene Hall, Room 101, 435 W 116th St, New York, NY
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PACT: Self-Empowerment in Green Haven Prison — Documentary Screening
The New York premiere of PACT: Self-Empowerment in Green Haven Prison, co-hosted with the School of General Studies. The film chronicles an organization established by incarcerated individuals at Green Haven Prison following the Attica Uprising — an organization that has had a transformative impact on people inside and outside prison for over four decades. The screening was followed by a panel discussion featuring former PACT members and current leaders from the Fortune Society, Release Aging People in Prison (RAPP), and the Parole Preparation Project.
DateFriday, October 24, 2025
Time6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
LocationThe Forum at Columbia University, 601 W 125th St, New York, NY
Past Event
Ban the Box Panel
A panel on policy and lived experiences that brought together university leadership, faculty, community partners, and student voices.
DateMonday, April 14, 2025
Time5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
LocationAlfred Lerner Hall, Room 569, 2920 Broadway, New York, NY