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I write to share that after eight years of exceptional service to this University and its students, faculty, and staff, Senior Executive Vice President Gerry Rosberg is retiring.
It is with great pleasure that I share with you my appointment of Sarah Cole as Dean of the School of the Arts, effective immediately.
Daniel Abebe will be the 16th Dean of Columbia Law School and Lucy G. Moses Professor of Law, effective August 1, 2024.
President Shafik congratulates the Class of 2024 and reflects on the year and its many difficult challenges.
Rather than tearing ourselves apart, universities must rebuild the bonds within ourselves and between society and the academy based on our shared values and on what we do best: education, research, service and public engagement.
Early Tuesday morning, tensions on our campus rose to new heights when a small group of protestors broke into Hamilton Hall, barricaded themselves inside, and occupied it throughout the day.
Our University is committed to four core principles, which underpin all of our work and our shared values as a community.
Throughout this very challenging year, we have adhered to a simple goal: to continue our academic mission while keeping campus safe and enforcing our rules fairly.
Nearly four days ago, the West Lawn of the Morningside campus was turned into an encampment by hundreds of student activists.
To deescalate the rancor and give us all a chance to consider next steps, I am announcing that all classes will be held virtually on Monday.
This morning, I had to make a decision that I hoped would never be necessary.
Antisemitism and calls for genocide have no place at a university. My priority has been the safety and security of our community, but that leaves plenty of room for robust disagreement and debate.
On March 24, an event took place at a campus residential facility that the University had already barred, twice, from occurring.
During these challenging times, we continue to strive to strike a balance between providing a place of learning and discovery with respectful debate and engagement.
I welcome the initial report of the Task Force on Antisemitism and am grateful to the co-chairs and task force members from Columbia, Barnard College, and Teachers College for their hard and thoughtful work.