'While not intended as such, some of the text messages ... may call to mind antisemitic tropes,' said 4th dean, who wasn't removed.
Share on linkedin Columbia was propelled into the spotlight for being a catalyst to nationwide protests on college campuses over the Israel-Hamas war, and administrators faced scrutiny for how they handled the demonstrations." during a May event regarding Jewish life on campus and permanently removed from their positions at the college and placed them on leave.
Kromm and Patashnick did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment and Chang-Kim could not be immediately reached for comment.Josef Sorett, dean of Columbia College, was also involved with the text exchange but was not placed on leave, per university provost Angela Olinto. "Whether intended as such or not, these sentiments are unacceptable and deeply upsetting, conveying a lack of seriousness about the concerns and the experiences of members of our Jewish community that is antithetical to our University's values and the standards we must uphold in our community," she added.in an online message to students that the "entire incident was contrary to the values" of the university.
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