Columbia University
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“Columbia supports the right of faculty members to organize academic events,”
Columbia University · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-28
A Columbia University statement carried by US media addressed the university's stance on academic events.
“An invitation to speak does not signify university endorsement of a speaker’s views.”
Columbia University · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-28
A Columbia University statement carried by US media clarified that inviting a speaker does not imply endorsement of their views.
“This was a mistake, not a reference to the events of October 7. The date was accidentally left in when the day’s meal information was copied into the menu template. The signs were removed as soon as the error was caught, and we’re sorry for the concern and confusion this caused,”
Columbia University · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-08
Columbia University released a statement on X echoing Dunn's explanation that the menu item was an accidental mistake.
“Creating a campus environment where every member of our community feels welcome, supported and safe is fundamental to who we are as a university.”
Columbia University · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-14
Columbia issued a statement in response to the lawsuit but did not respond directly to its allegations.