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Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US college campuses

WPTV 23 Apr 2024

Columbia announced Monday that courses at the Morningside campus will offer virtual options for students when possible, citing safety as their top priority.

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Columbia’s ongoing protests cause canceled classes and increased tensions

Voa News 23 Apr 2024

NEW YORK — Columbia University held virtual classes Monday on the sixth continuous day of student protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict ... Some of the students also received suspension notices from the school.

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'No words can satisfy': University speaks to community after teen killed at Delaware State

Delaware Online 23 Apr 2024

The virtual call lasted under 45 minutes, largely ... Allen called the virtual forum to invite students, staff, faculty and parents to share any updates and "remember a young person gone too soon.".

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Carlos Viera connects with students through technology | Teacher of the Week

The Daily Democrat 23 Apr 2024

FLEX, WJUSD’s virtual program, was created to accommodate the growing demand for online learning opportunities for K-12 students ... Viera explained that teaching to a virtual audience does come with its ...

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Columbia University anti-Israel protests: 5 dramatic moments from a week of chaos

New York Post 23 Apr 2024

Columbia Jewish alumni demand firing of president Shafik for failing to protect students on campus ... On Monday, Shafik said all classes would be held virtually and urged commuting students not to visit the campus amid safety concerns.

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Columbia says classes will be hybrid until semester ends amid protests

The Hill 23 Apr 2024

Faculty holding classes for which hybrid learning is not an option were asked to hold classes remotely or "provide other accommodations liberally to students who have requested support for virtual learning this week.".

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Columbia University witnesses massive faculty walkout after dozens of student arrests at pro-Palestinian protests

Hindustan Times 23 Apr 2024

University President Nemat Minouche Shafik, who was “deeply saddened” by the state of affairs, ultimately implemented virtual classes and advised students not living on campus to stay away from the premises.

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Columbia lets students attend class online amid protests over Israel's war in Gaza

The Call 23 Apr 2024

“To deescalate the rancor and give us all a chance to consider next steps, I am announcing that all classes will be held virtually on Monday,” Shafik wrote, noting that students who didn't live on campus should stay away.

photo: AP / Stefan Jeremiah

A sign sits erected at the pro-Palestinian demonstration encampment at Columbia University in New York, Monday, April 22, 2024. U.S. colleges and universities are preparing for end-of-year commencement ceremonies with a unique challenge: providing safety for graduates while honoring the free speech rights of students involved in protests over the Israel-Hamas war.

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Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US colleges after Columbia mass arrests

Naharnet 23 Apr 2024

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B.C. court rejects sex assault appeal of man who invited girl from Ukraine

North Shore News 23 Apr 2024

The student ... Griffin said Thomas and the student's mother met through an online dating website in 2014 and spent several months communicating virtually, before he travelled to Ukraine to meet them.

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Microsoft Ireland launches girls in STEM event

RTE 23 Apr 2024

To mark International Girls in ICT Day on Thursday, Microsoft will host a virtual Dream Space event for primary school students across Ireland to highlight the opportunities unlocked through STEM and emerging technologies, such as AI.

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NYPD cops descend on NYU anti-Israel protest and start arresting dozens of students and faculty...

The Daily Mail 23 Apr 2024

'To deescalate the rancor and give us all a chance to consider next steps, I am announcing that all classes will be held virtually on Monday,' Shafik wrote, noting that students who don´t live on campus should stay away.

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Rabbi tells Jews to leave prestigious American university

Russia Today 23 Apr 2024

Pro-Palestinian students at Columbia have camped out in protest of Israel. Columbia University in New York City has decided to hold virtual classes on Monday, after a rabbi urged the Jewish students to stay home, because they were no longer safe.

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Pro-Palestinian protestors arrested at New York University

Anadolu Agency 23 Apr 2024

"To deescalate the rancor and give us all a chance to consider next steps, I am announcing that all classes will be held virtually on Monday," Shafik said in a statement. Over 100 students, including ...

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Pro-Palestinian Encampments Take Over American College Campuses

Time Magazine 23 Apr 2024

On Friday, Jewish students led a Shabbat service ... “To de-escalate the rancor and give us all a chance to consider next steps, I am announcing that all classes will be held virtually on Monday,” Shafik said in a note to students.