Messages to the Community
Messages From EVP Goldberg
In Response to a Racist Message Sent to Members of the Lamont-Doherty Community
June 1, 2019 - Yesterday, graduate students on Columbia’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory campus received an email from an individual espousing racist, anti-black views. We write to alert you to this occurrence and to reinforce that Columbia’s diversity, including our racial diversity, is an essential source of our strength as an institution.
In light of the shooting at University of North Carolina - Charlotte
May 1, 2019 - We want to remind you that Columbia Public Safety has important information for you about safety and emergency protocols on and off campus, especially in light of yesterday's tragic shooting at University of North Carolina-Charlotte.
In Response to an Antisemitic Attack in San Diego
April 28, 2019 - Yesterday, the last day of Passover, a Jewish community gathered peacefully in their place of worship in Poway, California. While participating in religious services, they faced a shooting that took the life of at least one member of their community and injured others.
In the Wake of the Terrorist Attacks in Sri Lanka
April 22, 2019 - It is with great sadness that we write to you about the violence during Easter services and at other sites in Sri Lanka yesterday. We know that many in our community who identify as Christian or who hold close ties to this region of the world may be particularly distressed by these tragic events.
From the University
Sharing a message from Columbia's Undergraduate Deans: Addressing Racism on Our Campus
April 13, 2019 - We are sharing here a note from the Deans of Columbia College, the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, and Columbia School of General Studies regarding an incident involving a student in our undergraduate community. While the incident took place at Barnard, we know that incidents like this can be concerning and upsetting for those not directly impacted. And, we want to acknowledge that they serve as potent reminders of the work remaining to ensure that all members of our community feel included and safe.
Columbia joins the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education
Important message from Columbia Health
February 1, 2019 - Please check the Columbia Health website for an important community health message about bacterial meningitis.
Announcement to Students and Families Financially Impacted by the Partial Government Shutdown
Reminder of resources in light of Port Authority Explosion
December 11, 2017 - For many, the news of an explosion in the city can be unsettling. We express our appreciation for the first responders who helped aid those who were directly impacted. In addition to support from individual school deans of students, there are immediate resources are available.
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