Task Force on Antisemitism News

Task Force on Antisemitism News

Task Force on Antisemitism Releases Its Second Report

August 30, 2024

The report focuses on student experiences, and offers recommendations on training, reporting, and student group governance.

Opinion: We hear you

May 16, 2024

Opinion column by the Task Force on Antisemitism.

Statement from Columbia University President Minouche Shafik

April 18, 2024

This morning, I had to make a decision that I hoped would never be necessary. I have always said that the safety of our community was my top priority and that we needed to preserve an environment where everyone could learn in a supportive context. 

Statements From the April 17 Congressional Committee Hearing

April 18, 2024

Statements from President Shafik, Task Force on Antisemitism Chair David Schizer, and Columbia University Board Co-Chairs Claire Shipman and David Greenwald.

Opinion: To combat antisemitism, start by following the law

CNN, April 17, 2024

Opinion column by David Schizer. 

Columbia University President: What I Plan to Tell Congress Tomorrow

April 16, 2024

Antisemitism and calls for genocide have no place at a university. My priority has been the safety and security of our community, but that leaves plenty of room for robust disagreement and debate.

Statement from Columbia University President Minouche Shafik

April 5, 2024

On March 24, an event took place at a campus residential facility that the University had already barred, twice, from occurring. 

Statement from Columbia University President Minouche Shafik

March 18, 2024

We will not tolerate unauthorized disruptions or harassing behavior at admitted student events.

President Shafik Welcomes the First Set of Recommendations From the Task Force on Antisemitism

March 4, 2024

President Shafik welcomes this first in a series of reports that will come from the task force.

Columbia Launches a Reinvestment in Its Values and Mission

December 20, 2023

The goal is to foster a community where debates are rooted in academic rigor and civil discourse through work that includes professional development, resources, and other activities.

University Announces Members of the Task Force on Antisemitism

December 13, 2023

Fifteen faculty from across Columbia have agreed to take on this urgently needed work.

Announcing Task Force on Antisemitism

November 01, 2023

The presidents of Columbia, Barnard, and Teachers College announced a Task Force on Antisemitism. 

Standing in Solidarity

October 27, 2023

Antisemitism, like any form of bigotry, is an assault on everything we stand for at Columbia. Palestinian, Muslim, or Arab students have also been subjected to harassment and targeted by doxing, a dangerous form of intimidation. We take these incidents seriously and they are being investigated. 

Upholding Our Values

October 18, 2023

Our focus must be de-escalating tensions, modeling respectful behavior, and finding common ground in our shared humanity.

Message of Concern for Our Community

October 9, 2023

An update from President Minouche Shafik on the attack on Israel this weekend.