Weather Update

Due to the storm, Barnard College closed at 4pm Friday, for non-essential personnel. “Essential personnel" include staff in Facilities, Public Safety and Residence Halls.  

Friday evening and weekend classes are cancelled but events are going forward as planned unless otherwise noted. The Athena Film Festival programs are also scheduled to go forward as planned but please check http://athenafilmfestival.com/ for the latest information. 

The Barnard Library and Archives closed at 4pm Friday and will remain closed on Saturday, Feb. 9.  The Library will resume regular hours on Sunday opening at 10am.  

Please be advised that due to the conditions, certain entrances to campus may be closed.  The main gate at 117th Street & Broadway will remain open.  For further updates on college operations, please check this website, call the College Emergency Information Line 212-854-1002 or check AM radio station 1010WINS. 

3:12 PM 02/08/2013

Spring 2012

A young environmentalist returns to Tibet

Diane Ravitch affirms the compelling need for good community schools

The goal of Barnard’s writing fellows program is simple: It’s meant to help every student write better, no matter what her major.

Even as a little girl, Jillian Medoff knew she wanted to be a writer, but she also knew early on that she didn’t want to have to rely on her art to make a living.

Fearless fiddler breathes fresh life into classic American music

For more than 20 years, lawyer Vernā Bigger Myers has helped law firms and other institutions achieve a diverse workforce.

At a restored theater, Jennifer Christman engages a community of interests

Caterer Liz Neumark bought a farm to help change the way New Yorkers think about food.

An alumna honors her parents’ past to improve students’ futures

Diana Lanier Smith ’45 provides scholarship support to Native American students

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