NRH Renamed Riggs Commons

Dreary weather did not dampen the spirit of the day as the Columbia Seminary community celebrated from near and far.

Dr, Marcia Y. Riggs' contributions to Columbia Seminary were celebrated on September 14, 2020

Riggs Commons, previously named New Residence Hall

Throughout the 2019 academic year, Columbia wrestled with its history and participation in the enslavement and oppression of Black people. In its June 2020 meeting via Zoom, the Board of Trustees voted to unanimously to affirm a commitment statement titled, “Repairing the Breach: Deepening Columbia’s Commitment to Black People and their Flourishing.” One commitment from Repairing the Breach was the renaming of New Residence Hall to the Marcia Y. Riggs Commons.

On September 14, 2020, students, faculty, staff, board members, and alumni gathered virtually—or safely in their cars—to celebrate and honor Dr. Riggs with a renaming ceremony and car parade.