Columbia 1968

This is an historical Twitter feed documenting events as they took place at Columbia University in 1968, but especially from April 23-June 4, 1968.

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An article about this project has just been published! https://t.co/uRsr8aoS4R. #CU1968

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Thanks to everyone who tagged along on our historical journey back to the spring of 1968! But especially to @RFN_1968 @1968Digital @ProfSBradley @bobfeldman1 @fguridy @the_60s_at_50 @manassas17 @ianpost14 @columbialib #CU1968

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@baoyuan @columbialib @Columbia So glad you have enjoyed this historical feed! Thanks for joining us on the journey. :)

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Want to learn more about Columbia 1968? Check out our resources page (https://t.co/DgWdModf6M) and our research guide (https://t.co/NtGMGuZW9P). #CU1968

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How does Columbia move forward from the events of the past few months? Take a look at our online exhibit to learn about the consequences of Spring 1968. https://t.co/T9SWDAvxIq #CU1968

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Summer Liberation School begins June 24! #CU1968

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Open House reception at Broadway and 111th Street sponsored by Alumni For A New Columbia. All are welcome! #CU1968

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One last view of counter commencement from earlier today. #CU1968

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Rallying in Morningside Park... #CU1968

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More views of Counter Commencement on Low Plaza. Photo by Steven Epstein. #CU1968

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Counter Commencement activity on Low Plaza. Photo by Steven Epstein. #CU1968

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Sizeable crowds are at Low Plaza for counter commencement ceremonies today. #CU1968

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Dwight McDonald, writer and critic, speaks during the Counter Commencement. Photo by Hugh Rogers Photography. #CU1968

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Graduates marching down Amsterdam Avenue to counter commencement on Low Plaza. #CU1968

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Students getting up and walking out of commencement ceremony and heading towards counter commencement ceremony on Low Plaza. Photo courtesy of CCT. #CU1968

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Professor Richard Hofstadter giving the commencement address instead of President Grayson Kirk. https://t.co/OUJnQBHJPu (audio) and https://t.co/UxQGdrWeCb (transcript) #CU1968

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Columbia's official Commencement ceremony begins in Cathedral St. John the Divine #CU1968

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There’s quite a police presence around campus today. Photo by Steven Epstein. #CU1968

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Protestors are already gathering along Amsterdam Avenue. #CU1968

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Rational Enquirer’s commencement day issue. #CU1968