12 Photos Celebrating the Spring Block Party on Morningside Campus
May 02, 2025
Block parties are a New York City staple as spring rain gives way to sunny days. So what better way to celebrate the end of the academic year and the arrival of warm weather than a block party on Morningside campus?
Columbians came together on May 1 to soak up some sun, fun, and festive vibes that reminded us of these lines from Oh, Columbia:
Watch Now!
From Low steps to the campus store
We feel your spirit in our very core
So, roar you lion, roar you lion, roarโฆ
Columbia, oh Columbia
An afternoon full of tasty treats, games, crafts, caricatures, and dancing with the Columbia community? Count us in.
Below are some photos from the day's festivities ... and there's one more in our Photo of the Week!
We agree that nothing satisfies a sweet tooth like cotton candy. Photo by Eileen Barroso.
Students enjoying the friendly competition of corn hole, the classic lawn game. Photo by Eileen Barroso.
The fun on campus included frisbee and a bounce house. Photo by Eileen Barroso.
What's a Columbia Block Party without a DJ and Roar-ee? Photo by Eileen Barroso.
Acting President Claire Shipman took some time to enjoy the day and chat with students. Photo by Eileen Barroso.
Columbia's pups were also out for a day on campus with their student pals. Photo by Eileen Barroso.
Sitting for a portrait instead of a selfie? That's called leaning in to relaxation. Photo by Eileen Barroso.
Lions Scholar Athletes take a break with some lunch. Photo by Eileen Barroso.
Some of the dancing on campus took the form of a dance off! Photo by Eileen Barroso.
Paging Columbia Athletics! We may have found some new players for you. Photo by Eileen Barroso.
When the block party is this good, the dancing never stops. Photo by Eileen Barroso.
Commencement is coming and Roar-ee is on board with this year's stickers! Photo by Eileen Barroso.