# 2023-11-08 Sit-in at Columbia School of Social Work

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* **When:** 2023-11-08
* **Where:** Columbia University
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* This was an unauthorized sit-in at Columbia School of Social Work (CSSW).  
* Classes were disrupted due to loud noise using amplified sound and drums. See [__video__](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o84AnSdMWx6Bqpvwe3WsA3SKLehrTDU_/view?usp=drive_link) and [__video__](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o3vEFnSwBvv1PiZI34nnQAVC7NoQGWTV/view?usp=drive_link).
* Calling for “Intifada”, which is a call for killing of Jews and Israelis. See [__video__](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o6q5jYb-GJ0xEvMPPtckzqtmWjePeRXQ/view?usp=drive_link). They chanted “globalize the intifada” and “There is only one solution- intifada revolution” See [__video__](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o9SgqLXodLdMFMmSMSs7BH8Yq_N-J44v/view?usp=drive_link). 
* The protesters chanted “We don’t want 2 states, we want 48!”, “Settlers, settlers go back home, Palestine is our home.” See [__video__](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o4URthz4Pnh7u_v897fdcrysish_UMgd/view?usp=drive_link).
* They also chanted “From the River to the sea, Palestine will be free” and “resistance is justified.” See [__video__](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oEFQ9UEg4twRfZxYqusC8iAlt4dWsuVc/view?usp=drive_link).
* Access to classes was obstructed and the demonstration caused disruption to classes.
* A booklet was handed out– The Worker: Palestinian Liberation and US Imperialism. Photo [__1__](https://drive.google.com/file/d/19mgArMJCJLKwz-qOoWZW9DbdjOQP9Ot8/view?usp=sharing), [__2__](https://drive.google.com/file/d/13z4VgSRWsyMUMOWK50GqbUoQI6ambwd5/view?usp=sharing), [__3__](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VvE64SCjHA1MIqC5OyqNptgGpFHBMrCt/view?usp=sharing), [__4__](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cuuQSM8ZnfWqJe45zX997rGLYpyOR-Pw/view?usp=sharing), [__5__](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BSiVC5L8bFFb-PvBBgMqWul2M-P0kKQM/view?usp=sharing), [__6__](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1czzHLE75c8uS4pV1FMlrL2AwZ9R8C9Ij/view?usp=sharing), [__7__](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_pa-slEsU3ZXPsUykPu5JB-IyrgDzsKh/view?usp=sharing), [__8__](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LJ0qFXG0NpkZl_Zfc1mxqMip2xu68eJY/view?usp=sharing), [__9__](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VOBKn6TIZhZ780u3h7Wj8GkO1pXuKYai/view?usp=sharing). This can also be viewed online [__here__](https://theworker.news/2023/11/16/palestinian-liberation-and-us-imperialism/). 
  * The essay begins, “the state of Israel has once again exposed itself before the world as a vicious dog, soaked snout to tail in the blood of Palestinians, over 10,000 victims so far, snarling and poised to kill many more. While the question of putting such a dog down is painfully apparent, it is necessary to talk about who holds the leash–who trained, fed, and rewarded this monster…”
  * In this essay, October 7th, which is referred to as “Al-Aqsa Flood,” is described as “the heroic resistance of the Palestinian people and their best fighters”.
  * Additionally, it is written “armed struggle against imperialism must be supported because the national liberation struggles form the base of proletarian struggles internationally.”
  * This may have violated Columbia University’s Student Group Event Policy, which states that events must not cause significant disruption. See [__policy__](https://universitypolicies.columbia.edu/content/student-group-event-policy-and-procedure).  
  * This language may be considered Behavioral Violations (Harassment) of Columbia University’s Policy.  See [__policy__](https://cssi.columbia.edu/content/behavioral-violations).  
* This may have violated Columbia University’s Code of Conduct, which states “Refrain from behavior that intentionally or recklessly endangers, threatens, or causes physical or emotional harm to any person, or that intentionally or recklessly causes reasonable apprehension of such harm.” See [__policy__](https://www.ccis.edu/about/policies/student-code-of-conduct#:\~:text=Respect%20the%20rights%20and%20property,encourage%20responsible%20conduct%20in%20others.). 

## **Media**

* [__Columbia School Of Social Work Students Organize Sit-in And Issue Statement In Support Of Palestine__](https://bwog.com/2023/11/columbia-school-of-social-work-students-organize-sit-in-and-issue-statement-in-support-of-palestine/) by Bwog Staff, Bwog, November 8, 2023
* [__Columbia University urged to permanently banish anti-Israel groups for staging rogue protests__](https://nypost.com/2023/12/13/metro/columbia-university-urged-to-permanently-banish-anti-israel-groups-for-staging-rogue-protests/) by Carl Campanile, NY Post, December 13, 2023

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