On the payment of yearly dues, faculty members are welcome to join Faculty Club at McCutchen House, which is located on the historic Horseshoe. In addition to providing regular formal and informal dining service to members and guests, the facilities of Faculty House may be rented to members for receptions and other social functions. Menus and special events are announced in a regular newsletter sent to all members. Faculty spouses are considered full members and enjoy all privileges of membership. The club coordinates groups and activities designed to appeal to a wide variety of hobbies and interests.
New comers are particularly welcome.
The University's Rutledge Chapel, located on the Horseshoe, has been reconditioned in the original style of 1801 and is used for vesper services, weddings, and other university events of a religious or ceremonial nature. Several major religious denominations maintain centers immediately adjacent to the campus. These centers welcome participation of faculty members in their programs. The list presented below is a representative selection of activities associated with the university. These events are listed on the concert calendars distributed on the Columbia campus and are frequently free of charge.