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
In addition to being psychologically painful disorders, it is important to note that anorexia and bulimia are two of the most potentially fatal psychiatric disorders. If you think you might have an eating disorder, please get a psychological and medical evaluation. Both are available to Barnard students (please see virtual brochure on treatment resources at Barnard).
Potential Medical Complications of Anorexia Nervosa:
Anemia
Osteoporosis
Amenorrhea
Increased cholesterol levels
Lanugo (excessive body hair)
Hypothermia
Stunted growth
Infertility
Cataracts
Atrophy of the optic nerve, which can cause blindness
Retinal degeneration
Brain abnormalities
Congestive heart failure
Electrolyte imbalance, which can produce life-threatening consequences
It has been estimated that up to 20% of anorectics die of a complication related to the disorder.
Potential Medical Complications of Bulimia Nervosa:
Heart damage
Menstrual abnormalities
Infertility
Pancreatis
Kidney failure
Erosion of tooth enamel
Gastric rupture, which is rare; when it does occur, it has a mortality rate that exceeds 80%
Electrolyte imbalances, which can produce life-threatening consequences
Hair loss
Epileptic seizures
Mucosal ulcers
Although the mortality rates of bulimia are not yet known, some clinicians believe that they may be as high as those for anorexia.
Medical Risks of Binge-Eating Disorder:
Modest deviations in weight have only a small effect on life expectancy. Research suggests that weight fluctuations (which can result from binge-eating disorder, particularly when accompanied by periods of restriction) are more harmful to a person’s health than a stable, above-average weight.
