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Columbia University President Speaks Out After NYPD Raid: ‘We Have a Lot to Do’

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik spoke out after a New York Police Department (NYPD) raid on pro-Palestinian protesters who took over an academic building on campus. In a video posted on social media, Shafik described recent weeks as among the most challenging periods in the university's history, highlighting the impact on students who lost their final days of in-person classes. While acknowledging the protesters' concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, she condemned the occupation of Hamilton Hall as a "violent act" that endangered both students and protesters. Shafik emphasized the importance of restoring civil discourse and understanding within the university community and pledged to work towards rebuilding a sense of community on campus.