Security

Wage, benefit increase for Columbia security guards

Under a new contract, security guards at Columbia will see a dramatic increase in wages and health care coverage.

By Leah Greenbaum | May 3 01:31 am ET

Security breach of trust

On Jan. 18, unidentified thieves broke into a locked administrative office. They stole several laptops, which contained the names, addresses, and Social Security information of 1,400 individuals. The University sent an e-mail notifying the students whose personal information was compromised. But this e-mail was sent on Jan. 29, 11 days after the robbery.

By Editorial Board | Jan 31 11:45 pm ET

5000 Students Informed of Online Security Breach

On Wednesday night, University officials confirmed that Google removed the file containing the personal information of about 5,000 current and former Columbia students.

By Jacob Schneider and Joy Resmovits | Jun 10 10:11 pm ET

BC Dorms Consider Switch to Swipe Access

In Barnard College residence halls, the policy dictating security practices seems simple—a desk attendant is stationed at the front entrance of all dorms, and students flash their Barnard IDs when

By Maggie Astor | Feb 22 04:10 am ET

Officials Analyze Warning Signs of Violent Behavior in Students

University officials released a letter to faculty on Feb.

By Daniel Amzallag | Feb 19 02:29 am ET

TC Ups Security, Adds Card Readers

More than a month after a pair of hate crimes shook Teachers College, the school has installed a new ID reader to secure campus buildings.

By Zeynep Memecan | Nov 20 03:23 am ET

Off-Campus Flex Use Is on the Horizon for Columbia Students

Starting as early as next semester, Columbia students may be able to use Flex points at local businesses to pay for food off campus.

By Kyle Boots | Oct 11 03:06 am ET

Access to Be Restricted on Campus for Ahmadinejad Visit

In anticipation of the hordes of demonstrators expected to protest Monday’s speech, public safety will close the Morningside campus to non-Columbia affiliates today and heavily restrict movement on

By | Sep 23 08:13 pm ET

University Removes Social Security Numbers From ID Cards

Reasonable people can debate whether a new year in college actually offers a chance to recreate your identity.

By | Sep 7 04:14 am ET

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