At 1:15 pm on Friday, April 26, the Columbia University Senate held a plenary meeting to discuss ongoing events on campus. The Senate passed the Resolution Addressing Current Events, condemning the University. 

On Friday afternoon, Columbia University Apartheid Divest held a press conference in front of Butler Library to address the status of negotiations with the University.

On Friday, April 26, a Barnard spokesperson confirmed to Bwog that their administration has reached an agreement with “nearly all” Barnard students on interim suspension and restored their previously-rejected access to residence hall, dining, and classes. 

CC Dean Josef Sorett and GS Dean Lisa Rosen-Metsch announced new academic policies for the Spring 2024 semester after recent events surrounding the Encampment and related protests.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, supported by other congressmembers, spoke on Low Steps Wednesday afternoon to address ongoing protests and President Shafik’s handling of events.

On Tuesday, March 12, the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) and Palestine Legal announced a lawsuit against Columbia University for the suspension of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and BC/CU Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP).

On Thursday, February 29, Barnard Dean Leslie Grinage and Senior Vice President Sarah Gillman announced that an investigation has been launched to look into various acts of vandalism on the Barnard campus.

Barnard College instituted a new “Policy for Safe Campus Demonstrations,” effective February 19. The policy details the protocol for scheduling and holding demonstrations on campus.

Christian Stohler, DMD, DrMedDent, will end his tenure as Dean of the College of Dental Medicine and Senior Vice President of Columbia University Irving Medical Center at the end of this month.

McDonalds meets Sonic meets Starbucks?

Gillian Lester will end her tenure as Dean of Columbia Law School at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year, but will return to full time teaching  as a member of the Faculty of Law. 

In an open letter sent on November 17, elected officials urge Columbia President Minouche Shafik and Senior Executive Vice President Gerald Rosberg to reinstate Students for Justice in Palestine and BC/CU Jewish Voice for Peace for the remaining part of the semester.

Bwog News Editor Paulina Rodriguez and Deputy News Editor Emma Burris spoke with new Barnard President Laura A. Rosenbury about her first few months in her position. 

Interested in global politics? The war on rats? This edition of Bwoglines has you covered!

Some greenery and community news for FWOC.