Columbia University's decision to bestow its highest faculty honor on Farah Jasmine Griffin, an advocate for boycotting Israel, has sparked significant backlash from the Jewish community.
Gerson is consulting for multiple sustainability projects, managing a publication on the circular economy in cities, and developing a sustainability plan with the Laidlaw Foundation.
"Columbia recognizes the real-world political situation that it is in," a fellow at the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, Steve McGuire, tells the Sun.
The chief judge emphasized that while the boycott raises ethical questions, holding Traynor accountable would be unfair given he had no prior notice of potential issues.
"Today, the Climate School sends forth 116 new ambassadors for climate action. You are leaders grounded in evidence, driven by data and guided by a deep commitment to equity," said Alexis Abramson, dean of the Climate School, in her opening remarks.
"It's been a great public space... it really enriches the lives of the students [and]... the community to have those interactions." - Dave Robinson, Morningside Heights Community Coalition.