March 13, 2024

Hear from Dr. L. H. Lumey about the journey of Dutch famine studies, starting at Columbia in the 1970s. Learn about the groundbreaking research findings and the personal journey that led Dr. Lumey to this important project. Discover how this research has expanded to include famine-exposed birth cohorts in the Netherlands, Ukraine, and China, with new questions sparked by cutting-edge technologies.

L. H. Lumey is Professor of Epidemiology at the Columbia University Medical Center.

The Famine Ended 70 Years Ago, but Dutch Genes Still Bear Scars

(New York Times, January 31, 2018)

The Columbia University’s Human Resources Benefits team is interested in your medical insurance experience during the 2023 enrollment period. EPIC strongly recommends your filling out the survey if you have not done so already. As you know EPIC is heavily engaged in working towards improving retiree benefits and your active participation helps us do that.

Do you enjoy playing music? Join us for “A Day of Chamber Music.”

Date: Sunday, April 14

Time: 11:00am–2:00pm

Location: Philosophy Hall, Columbia University

Coffee and snacks available from 10:30 am. Music starts at 11 am. Lunch provided.

Let us know your instrument and repertoire preferences, and we’ll match you with other musicians. We’ll provide access to a shared Google Drive where you can upload and download your favorite scores. You’ll also find thousands of scores and instrumental parts available free on IMSLP.

RSVP by March 31 to epic@columbia.edu with your music details.

—Carolyn Greenberg and Steve Stellman

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10–11 am Class practices breathing techniques and moves through some basic yoga poses, concentrating on alignment, balance, and flexibility.

11:15 am–12:15 pm Gentle/chair yoga, ideal for those of more limited mobility or flexibility.

Professor Emerita Ginny Papaioannou, a registered teacher with the Yoga Alliance, leads EPIC Yoga. No prior experience is required to join.

Renew securely online by making your annual

tax-deductible contribution to EPIC. Your contributions fund the

Douglas Chalmers Graduate Scholars Lectureship.

Or mail a check to:

Emeritus Professors in Columbia (EPIC)

202A Philosophy Hall, 1150 Amsterdam Avenue

Mail Code 9215

New York, NY 10027

Emeritus Professors in Columbia (EPIC) brings Columbia academic retirees together in professional and social fellowship with regular talks, fall and spring receptions, music performance, yoga and wellness sessions, and collaborative Columbia community initiatives,

such as the Douglas Chalmers Graduate Scholars Lectureship for young doctoral and post-doctoral scholars. EPIC is your powerful advocate for the retiree community.

Do you have questions about EPIC? Email us at epic@columbia.edu.