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- 1Panama's President Mulino speaks on sovereignty, migration, climate▼Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino discusses sovereignty, migration, climate change at World Leaders Forum
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino addressed the World Leaders Forum at Columbia University, discussing Panama's sovereignty, migration and climate change. His remarks come as the Panama Canal, migration through the Darién Gap and climate pressures remain central issues in US-Panama relations, drawing attention to how the small Central American nation navigates major global powers and environmental challenges.
- 2Columbia postdoctoral workers hold practice picket ahead of possible strike▼Postdoctoral workers union stages practice picket in anticipation of strike
Columbia University's postdoctoral workers union held a practice picket as it prepares for a potential strike. The demonstration is a rehearsal ahead of what could be formal strike action in the ongoing labor dispute. The union says it is organizing its members should contract negotiations fail to produce an agreement.
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Columbia University is highlighting the story of a former postdoctoral researcher who has returned to the institution as a professor. The announcement, made in the physics field, is being shared as an example of academic career progression and the university's role in nurturing researchers who go on to join its faculty.
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Columbia University Athletics has announced that its Lions teams will be competing away from home between October 1 and 6, with the tennis programme among those on the schedule. The item lays out the upcoming road fixtures for the week. Fans are checking dates and opponents as the fall college sports season gets into full swing.
- 5Fossil Corals in the Cook Islands Reveal Clues on Sea Level Rise●What Can Fossil Corals in the Cook Islands Teach Us About Global Sea Level Rise?
Researchers from Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory are studying fossil corals in the Cook Islands to reconstruct how global sea levels changed in past warm periods. By dating ancient coral reefs, scientists hope to better predict how quickly ice sheets could melt and seas could rise as the climate warms, informing coastal planning worldwide.
- 6Columbia Southern Launches Mental Health Programs for Public Safety Workers●Columbia Southern Adds Mental Health and Wellness Programs for Public Safety Workers
Columbia Southern University has added mental health and wellness programs aimed at public safety workers, including police, firefighters and emergency responders. The programs are designed to address stress, trauma and burnout in first-responder careers. The announcement has been picked up by occupational health and safety outlets, though no further details about the curriculum or rollout have been reported.