Hundreds of Columbia University faculty members staged a walkout in support of students arrested during pro-Palestinian protests. The university has since suspended in-person classes and implemented remote learning. The protests have sparked discussions about balancing free expression and campus safety, with pro-Palestinian encampments emerging on other campuses. Columbia President Nemat Minouche Shafik expressed sadness and condemned antisemitic language, but students argue their protests are peaceful and inclusive.
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Columbia University faculty have staged a walkout to support students arrested and suspended for participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations. The protests, which have been accompanied by reports of antisemitism, have raised concerns about the university’s handling of the situation.
Columbia University Faculty Walk Out to Protest NYPD Presence at Palestine Solidarity Demonstrations
Faculty members at Columbia University in New York City participated in a walkout to oppose the university’s decision to involve the NYPD in the policing of pro-Palestine protests. The action occurred after Jewish professor Shai Davidai was denied access to campus earlier on Monday.