Are you the spouse/ partner of a Columbia University student or scholar (researcher, faculty, postdoc, staff, or trainee)? Are you interested in meeting and connecting with other spouses/ partners in the community?
Join the International Spouse and Partner Network (ISPN) for a weekly coffee meet-up to share conversation and stories and build lasting friendships. Whether you're new to the area or looking to expand your social circle, come enjoy a cup of coffee and make meaningful connections with others who understand the unique journey of living abroad. Participants are responsible for their own beverage purchase(s).
ISPN Coffee Meet-Ups occur weekly and alternate days of the week (Wednesday and Thursday mornings). The dates for February 2026 are:
- Wed. Feb. 4
- Thurs. Feb. 12
- Wed. Feb. 18
- Thurs. Feb. 26
**Please Note: this event is NOT hosted by ISSO.
All ISPN Coffee Meet-Ups are led by ISPN, an independent group of international spouses/ partners who are affiliated with CU. Coffee Meet-Ups generally, but not always, take place at Joe Coffee Company (645 W 130th St, New York, NY 10027), but if this is your first time attending, please reach out to organizer Sean Bae at [email protected] to learn about the specific details for this week's event. For last-minute questions ONLY, please contact him by phone at (332) 253-6475. Please be aware that the start time is flexible, as participants arrive based on their personal schedules.
