1968

After demonstrations, a look at Columbia protests past

After a day marked by dueling demonstrations over Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi’s Columbia appearance, some students experienced a bit of protest history that hit closer to home.

By Jon Edelman | Sep 23 05:43 am ET

After 40 years, USenate reflects on progress

Current and graduated students, former and incumbent senators, and participants in the ’68 protests joined in on a full-day program hosted by the Senate and the Office of the Provost.

By Emily Kwong | Apr 26 03:39 am ET

Staying Active: Part 3

A week after the 40th anniversary of the 1968 protests, two alumni involved in those events contribute their thoughts on the evolution of student activism.

By | May 1 11:18 pm ET

Dirks Reminisces About India, Long-Haired Days

Nicholas Dirks says he lives his life in an academic novel.

By Joy Resmovits | May 1 03:18 am ET

ACLU Hosts 1968 Activists in Look at Radical Action in 2008

Amid the plethora of events commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 1968 student demonstrations, faculty and students gathered yesterday to discuss political action and civil liberties.

By Sarah Husk | Apr 29 02:14 am ET

Alumni Reminisce as 1968 Events End

After a weekend of nostalgia and remembrance, the 1968 commemoration drew to a close, as former students honored those who had since passed on by celebrating the accomplishments of both alumni and

By Mary Kohlmann | Apr 28 02:44 am ET

Community Leaders, Alumni March Against Manhattanville

Forty years after rallying against the proposed construction of the Morningside gym, alumni of the 1968 demonstrations returned to protest something else: the Manhattanville expansion.

By Alix Pianin | Apr 27 11:56 pm ET

Looking Back and Moving On

After spending decades in the shadow of spring 1968, when weeklong student demonstrations brought Columbia to a standstill, the University is moving into another era of its history.

By Editorial Board | Apr 25 12:15 am ET

Both Sides Now

Beginning tonight, many on campus are observing the 40th anniversary of the now-legendary week of protests against the Columbia administration during which hundreds of students occupied campus buil

By Editorial Board | Apr 24 12:44 am ET

1968 Commemoration Begins Today

This week’s commemoration of Columbia’s 1968 student protests will kick off tonight with an opening reception at 7 p.m.

By | Apr 23 11:46 pm ET

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