One of the university's buildings was sealed off by students who were able to enter the campus. Later, protesters clashed with the police as they tried to break a barricade in front of the entry to the university, causing security forces to use pepper spray to disperse the demonstrators. Two students were detained in the course of protests.[12][15][16] By January 6, 36 students were in detention.[17] Protests by students and faculty outside the rector's office have continued into February,[18][19] with many other Turkish universities and Boğaziçi alumni associations abroad joining in protest against the appointment.[20]