2000

2000 in Columbia history:

• The Alexander Hamilton Medal is awarded to William Campbell
• Hartley and Wallach Halls are integrated into the Living and Learning Center

Spring

• February 5: Dramatic Ruggles murder-suicide takes place, leaves two students dead
• May: Brian Dennehy speaks at Columbia College Class Day

Summer

• August: Richard Axel's patents, which generated $100 million a year for Columbia, expire

Fall

• Initiation of the First Year Run during NSOP