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| + | In Fall [[2007]] a series of '''"bias incidents"''' struck campus. These included racist and anti-Semitic symbols left in public locations around Columbia by unknown individuals. They remain under investigation. | ||
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| + | ==SIPA bathroom incident== | ||
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| + | Graffiti was found in a bathroom of the [[International Affairs Building]], home of [[SIPA]], which called for the destruction of Muslim countries. | ||
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| + | ==Teachers College noose incident== | ||
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On [[October 9]], [[2007]], a noose was found on the door of a [[Teachers College]] professor, causing widespread protests due to the perception that the incident was racially-motivated. | On [[October 9]], [[2007]], a noose was found on the door of a [[Teachers College]] professor, causing widespread protests due to the perception that the incident was racially-motivated. | ||
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| + | ==Swastika incident== | ||
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| + | A swastika was also found on campus, shortly after the Teachers College incident. | ||
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Revision as of 16:29, 16 November 2007
In Fall 2007 a series of "bias incidents" struck campus. These included racist and anti-Semitic symbols left in public locations around Columbia by unknown individuals. They remain under investigation.
SIPA bathroom incident
Graffiti was found in a bathroom of the International Affairs Building, home of SIPA, which called for the destruction of Muslim countries.
Teachers College noose incident
On October 9, 2007, a noose was found on the door of a Teachers College professor, causing widespread protests due to the perception that the incident was racially-motivated.
Swastika incident
A swastika was also found on campus, shortly after the Teachers College incident.
