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During the [[Columbia University protests of 1968|1968 Columbia protests]], Low was occupied by students objecting to, among other things, the proposed construction of a university-owned gymnasium in [[Morningside Park (New York City)|Morningside Park]], as well as Columbia's involvement with the [[Vietnam War]]. Within Low, the students barricaded themselves inside the office of University President [[Grayson L. Kirk]], where they searched for documents. Dramatic scenes ensued, including attempts to catapult food to the protesters and efforts by their adversaries to cordon them off. The access of Columbia media outlets such as [[WKCR]] and the ''[[Columbia Daily Spectator]]'', allowing them to break stories relating to the events in Low prior to national news organizations, remains a mystery; many believe students had access to [[Columbia University Tunnels|secret tunnels]]. The protesters were only removed after a controversially violent assault on the building by the [[New York Police Department]].

 

 

From April 14-22, 2016, students from Columbia Divest for Climate Justice conducted a peaceful sit-in outside of President [[Lee Bollinger]]’s office in Low Library to demand divestment from the top 200 publicly traded fossil fuel companies. Seventeen students originally joined the sit-in but students who left were not allowed reentry into the building. Six students remained to the last day. University administration locked down the building and had security guards continually monitoring the students. Over 100 students joined a "sleep-out" on the steps of the library to show solidarity for the sit-in participants who faced potential school sanctions or arrest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.columbiaclimatejustice.com/press-releases-1/|title=Press Releases|website=Columbia Divest for Climate Justice|access-date=2016-12-08}}</ref> Presidential candidate [[Bernie Sanders]] voiced support for the students.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://twitter.com/berniesanders/status/722149031519076352|title=Bernie Sanders on Twitter|newspaper=Twitter|access-date=2016-12-10}}</ref>

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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060627125706/http://www.gs.columbia.edu/kevinmap/lowmemorial.htm Low Memorial Library information by the School of General Studies]

* [http://www.wikicu.com/Low_Library Article on Low Library on ''WikiCU'', a wiki edited by Columbia students]