2012

In 2012, the world will end. Er, ended. Believe it.

Spring

February 17: John Coatsworth appointed provost
March 1: CUCR president and finance director step down due to events of Ahmadinegate
March 3: Barnard announces Barack Obama CC'83 will speak at Barnard commencement, causing all sorts of problems.
April 23: GS Class Day is moved back one day to Sunday, May 13 to accommodate for Obama's arrival on campus the following day, causing a flurry of uproar from GS students.

July 3: Feniosky Peña-Mora resigns as Dean of SEAS.
July 30: Columbia and New York City announce the creation of the Institute for Data Sciences and Engineering with a $15M grant from the City.
August 1: Admissions and Financial Aid are spun out from Student Affairs into an independent unit, headed by Dean Jessica Marinaccio.

Expected completion date of the Campbell Sports Center
Alumni Robert Lefkowitz and Alvin E. Roth receive Nobel Prizes in chemistry and economics, respectively.
September 7: Spec editor accused of plagiarism in 2012 Spectator plagiarism incident
October 24: Most money given on a single day in Columbia history, on Giving Day
November 8: Nick Dirks announces he is stepping down as EVP for Arts & Sciences

Preceded by
2011

History of Columbia University
2012

Succeeded by
2013