Columbia is changing.

In CA’s sixth Change in Columbia Speaker Series event (April 23, 2025), we explore the role of art in bringing people together, transcending boundaries and fostering connections. We dive into the transformative power of art in building stronger, more inclusive communities and how we can all take part in that experience. 

In CA’s fifth Change in Columbia Speaker Series event (August 6, 2024), we hear from first- and second-generation immigrants who now call Columbia home. Our panelists reflect on the opportunities and challenges associated with their personal experiences and share what we can all do to foster a more welcoming community.

CA is proud to bring you our fourth Change in Columbia Speaker Series event (November 29, 2023) where we discussed the important issue of climate change. Panelists shared valuable insight on what it means to be adaptible and resilient to the ongoing impacts of climate change and tips for resources and actions we can all take to make a difference.

Our third Change in Columbia Speaker Series event (August 3, 2023) explored the connections between serving business and community. Our expert panel shared real-life experience and advice on adapting to our ever-changing economy. A recording of the panel can be accessed by clicking the image or button to the right.

Our second Change in Columbia Speaker Series event (February 27, 2023) offered a fresh approach on what it means to be well. Our expert panel challenged traditional ideas of wellness and helped us shift our perspective. A recording of the panel can be accessed by clicking the image of the button to the right.

Our first Change in Columbia Speaker Series event (July 26, 2022) covered topics around how Columbia’s built environment has evolved, how we balance preservation and development and how to get involved in the decision-making process. A recording of the panel discussion can be accessed by clicking the image or button to the right.

We received so many questions to our panel of experts that we were not able to answer them all in the time allotted for our panelists. We are in the process of reviewing these questions and identify key themes that we can help explain! See below for video content.