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2011-12 in Review: NYPD surveillance of Muslim Students Association sparks outrage

Students were shocked to learn that as recently as 2007, the New York Police Department had monitored Columbia's Muslim Students Association.

By Yasmin Gagne | May 6 12:57 pm ET

Bollinger talks affirmative action, New York University at fireside chat

Bollinger spoke at length about his personal history with affirmative action litigation and took questions on a potential conflict with New York University over St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital.

By Leah Greenbaum | Apr 11 05:21 am ET

Spar discusses reproductive rights with students at fireside chat

Spar agreed with Jordan Borgman, BC ’13, who said she felt that she could use more preparation from Barnard for the hardships of balancing a professional and personal life as a woman.

By Jessica Stallone | Apr 11 05:18 am ET

Student leaders discuss effects of NYPD monitoring with Bollinger

“This is something that is deeply disturbing,” Bollinger said. “We live in a world where we think the role of the state is not to watch us, to follow us, to monitor us, unless there is some predicate for investigating criminal activity.”

By Jeremy Budd | Feb 28 05:49 am ET

Bollinger talks transparency at fireside chat

About 50 undergraduates were chosen by lottery for the fireside chat, which Bollinger held at his house at 116th Street and Morningside Drive.

By Abby Abrams | Feb 8 05:13 am ET

Occupy CU holds alternative fireside chat

About 20 students attended the event, huddling around hot chocolate at 116th Street and Morningside Drive.

By Megan Kallstrom | Feb 8 05:03 am ET

At fireside chat, Bollinger talks Occupy, global centers

President Bollinger weighed in on both sides of the Occupy Wall Street movement, saying that the city does have the power to limit protesters’ actions in Zuccotti Park in the current cases which have been decided in court—but also saying that there were new avenues to try.

By Abby Abrams | Dec 1 02:11 am ET

At fireside chat, Bollinger talks global risk-taking, Occupy Wall St.

Bollinger said he believes students are “risk averse” and that he wants to get them to destinations besides London and Paris.

By Ben Gittelson | Oct 12 01:12 am ET

Bollinger talks global centers with grad students

On Tuesday night, President Lee Bollinger took questions from graduate students on transparency and global outreach at a fireside chat.

By Emily Neil | Apr 13 04:01 am ET

At fireside chat, Bollinger talks fifth-year global study program

President Bollinger talked to around 50 students Tuesday night about ROTC, global centers, and his running.

By Karla Jimenez | Feb 16 03:10 am ET

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