1970

1970 in Columbia history:

• Black students take over the ROTC Lounge in Hartley Hall. The administration agrees to rename it the Malcolm X Lounge.
• The Weathermen attempt to blow up Alma Mater, but, on March 6, blow up their townhouse instead
• Michael I. Sovern becomes dean of the law school

Preceded by 1969

History of Columbia University  1970

Succeeded by 1971