Social Enterprise + Climate Change Welcome Retreat

Start your year at CBS with purpose, perspective, and a breath of fresh air. Join climate and social enterprise networks at Columbia Business School on Governors Island for a private viewing of Works on Water Triennial Exhibition and more. 

Join the Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change for a dynamic welcome retreat at Governors Island—a living laboratory for environmental innovation and one of New York City’s most inspiring civic spaces. Hosted in partnership with Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC), this half-day retreat takes place at LMCC’s Arts Center, a vibrant venue at the intersection of art, climate action, and public engagement.

At the retreat, explore how creativity fuels social and environmental impact through the Works on Water Triennial Exhibition—a thought-provoking collection of visual art, performance, and research focused on NYC’s waterways and climate futures. This experience invites reflection on your role as a future business leader in shaping more just, sustainable cities and offers a chance to build relationships with peers in an inspiring setting.

This retreat is a unique opportunity for first- and second-year students interested in climate change and social enterprise to come together and mingle with like-minded individuals from the climate and social impact communities at CBS. You will have an opportunity to get to know the Tamer Institute Clubs, such as the Green Business Club and Social Enterprise Club, as well as meet the faculty and staff from the Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change. 
 

Retreat Activities:

• Begin the day with a scenic ferry ride to Governors Island, departing from Lower Manhattan
• Hear directly from a Works on Water Exhibition curatorial artist and explore the exhibition before it opens to the public
  The Works on Water Triennial Exhibition examines rising waters, equity, and community resilience.
• Meet faculty and staff of the Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change, and get to know fellow climate and social impact focused first- and second-year students from the Green Business Club, Social Enterprise Club, and more.
• Stay to explore the island, find a food truck, and discover partners like Billion Oyster Project, Earth Matter, and more outdoor installations.

 

About Lower Manhattan Cultural Council

Since 1973, LMCC has been the champion for independent artists in New York City and the cultural life force of Lower Manhattan.

LMCC Serves Artists through:

• Residencies that enable artists to experiment and develop their work and ideas, with professional development, financial training, and networking opportunities
• Grant funding to artists that support local/neighborhood projects
• Presentation opportunities that allow artists to share their work and creative process with the public

LMCC Serves Community through:

• Free public programs in Lower Manhattan and Governors Island that activate neighborhoods and bring people together through performances and rich artistic experiences
• Access to the artmaking process to build connections and dialogue between artists and audiences
• Grant funding for neighborhood arts and community-based organizations

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