Dear members of the Columbia community:

On Monday, September 24th, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is scheduled to appear as a speaker on our Morningside campus.

The Department of Public Safety is working closely with both the New York Police Department and the Secret Service - as we do for all major events on campus - to ensure the safety and security of all members of the University community during this high profile event.  Please take note of the following procedures we are putting in place to maintain a safe and secure campus environment on Monday:

UNIVERSITY ID CARD NEEDED TO ACCESS CAMPUS
Access to campus will be limited on Monday, at various hours, to Columbia affiliates with a valid University ID card only.  All faculty, staff and students must show a University ID to enter the campus. 

114TH STREET GATES CLOSED
In addition to the above restrictions, the gates to access campus on 114th Street, at both Carman and John Jay Halls, will be closed during the day.  In order to facilitate access to the South Field residence halls, we will open the Taint Gate at 115th Street and Amsterdam Avenue.  Entry to campus through this gate will also be limited to Columbia affiliates with a valid University ID only.

NOISE POLICY EXTENDED
We also ask for your patience as we extend the University's amplified sound policy for student groups holding a rally on campus between 11:30am and 6:00pm on Monday.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we continue the work of keeping our campus safe for the many activities of our university community.    

Jim McShane
Associate Vice President
For Public Safety