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In light of the protest activity on campus, members of the University community who can avoid coming to the Morningside campus on Tuesday, April 30 should do so; essential personnel should report to work according to university policy. Be aware that access to campus and other campus buildings may be restricted.
The University was made aware of multiple, potentially significant protest and counterprotest activities occurring the evening of Thursday, April 25, outside the campus gates. Out of an abundance of caution, please avoid the area this evening if that is possible for you to do and read more for additional safety and security measures the University has in place.
A statement from Chief Operating Officer Cas Holloway regarding enhanced safety and security measures on the Morningside campus.
Letter sent from President Minouche Shafik to the New York Police Department's deputy commissioner for legal matters on April 18, 2024.
Beginning at 8 a.m. Monday April 15, access to the Morningside campus will be limited to CUID holders only with entry at the College Walk pedestrian gates at Amsterdam and 116th, Wien Gate on 116th between Amsterdam and Morningside Drive, and Earl Hall Gate at 117th and Broadway (during its regular hours, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.). All other campus gates will be closed, including Broadway and 116th until further notice. CUID-only campus access may be in place through Friday, April 19.
A statement from Chief Operating Officer Cas Holloway regarding an unauthorized protest on campus on April 4.
Beginning at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, access to the Morningside campus will be limited to CUID holders only. All campus gates will remain open, but CUID will be required for entry.
A statement from Chief Operating Officer Cas Holloway regarding an event that took place on campus on March 24.
On behalf of the Columbia University Department of Public Safety Team, I welcome you back from spring break. As you return, I want to remind you of the myriad of resources available to keep you and our university community safe.
Awards highlight individual commitment and special service to safety at Columbia
Beginning at 12 p.m. tomorrow, February 14, access to the Morningside campus will be limited to CUID holders only with entry at the College Walk pedestrian gates at Broadway and 116th and Amsterdam and 116th, Wien Gate on 116th between Amsterdam and Morningside Drive, Earl Hall Gate at 117th and Broadway, and John Jay Gate on 114th Street near Amsterdam.
Beginning at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 8, access to the Morningside campus will be limited to CUID holders only with entry at the College Walk pedestrian gates at Broadway and 116th and Amsterdam and 116th, Wien Gate on 116th between Amsterdam and Morningside Drive, Earl Hall Gate at 117th and Broadway, and John Jay Gate on 114th Street near Amsterdam.
Beginning at 12:00 p.m. Friday, February 2, the campus gates at 116th and Broadway will be closed and access to the Morningside campus will be limited to CUID holders only. This measure is being put in place out of an abundance of caution based on information received about a large planned demonstration at 116th and Broadway on Friday afternoon.