2007 bias incidents

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, among other controversial statements.

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.