Columbia History Association
Who We Are
The Columbia History Association (CHA) is the official undergraduate wing of the Department of History at Columbia University. We bring together history majors, concentrators, and enthusiasts from all class years, organizing events and initiatives that foster community among history students and faculty. Learn more about CHA.
CHA Major Declaration Event
Welcome to the History Department to all new history majors and concentrators!!! As a major or concentrator, you are automatically a member of the Columbia History Association (CHA), which is a student run body that acts as a liaison between the department and students. All history majors and concentrators are welcome to attend any of our events and apply to be on our board at the end of the year. Our main goal is to create a community of history students. We host events such as professor lunches, study breaks, museum tours, speaker events, thesis presentations and more! You can learn more about us here: https://www.cuhistory.com, and you can also sign up to our monthly newsletter and mailing list through this link: https://www.cuhistory.com/join-cha.
We are hosting a major declaration celebration for all newly declared majors and concentrators! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 26th from 7:00-8:00pm. There will be gifts and snacks, and we will be hosting a history Jeopardy as well!
If you have any questions, please email CHA Chairs Kay (krz2110@columbia.edu) or Kira (kbr2126@columbia.edu). We look forward to seeing you at the celebration event, and again, welcome to the History Department!
Peer Mentorship Program
Every semester, CHA organizes a Peer Mentorship program that pairs new history students from all class years with junior and senior history majors and concentrators! The program is open to any undergraduate interested in history, whether or not you have declared a major or concentrator. Mentor-Mentee pairings meet at least once a semester, and Peer Mentors are also invited to speak at CHA Peer Advice panels over the course of the spring. To sign up for Fall 2024 Peer Mentorship, check back here for the sign up form and make sure to sign up for our newsletters! If you have any questions, feel free to contact CHA Mentorship Coordinator Joe, yz4764@columbia.edu.
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