On November 1, Hillary Clinton and the dean of Columbia University’s School of International Public Affairs, Keren Yarhi-Milo, hosted their two-hour lecture regarding the history of women and peace processes. While the class started smoothly, things took a drastic turn when 30 students abruptly left the classroom. According to The New York Times, the move was part of a planned walkout that was meant to call out the university’s reaction to the doxing trucks found on campus. Some of the students, who gathered in the lobby of the International Affairs building, revealed to the news outlet that the photos used on the trucks were taken from a private and secure platform. They also called on Columbia to provide legal support for the victims of the doxing incident and to display a more substantial commitment to student safety and privacy.
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While Clinton refrained from making a statement on the incident, Yarhi-Milo spoke to the student protesters and showcased support for their cause, according to The Columbia Spectator. “I know this is an extremely difficult time for a lot of us, I know that many of you do not feel safe, do not feel supported. I am here with you,” she said. A day before the walkout, Yahri-Milo released a statement announcing the SIPA Task Force on Doxing and Student Safety to combat the invasive practice. “[The task force] will play a critical role in making recommendations to the university and local government to protect our students,” she explained.
