Bear Essentials

As published in Barnard Bulletin on March 8, 2009

Bear Essentials Archive

PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT LOTTERY: Students must take part in the lottery in order to enroll in a laboratory or statistics course offered by the Department of Psychology. The lottery for courses offered in Fall 2009 will open on Monday, March 30, and close at 11pm on Sunday, April 5. If you have questions, please contact Ms. Megan Wacha, Psychology Dept. Administrator (mwacha@barnard.edu; 212-854-2069).

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: All F-1 students who will be traveling outside the United States for spring break and whose I-20's have signatures older than six months must obtain a new signature prior to leaving the US. Dean Kuan Tsu, Dean Starks and Mr. Farrell in the Dean of Studies Office are authorized to sign I-20's. Seniors who are interested in working in the United States after graduation or any other F-1 students who wish to work off campus at a paid job or internship for the summer should make an appointment to see Dean Kuan Tsu or Dean Starks as soon as possible to begin the application process for optional practical training.

SPRING LISTENING HOURS: The Furman Counseling Center offers evening residence hall walk-in sessions. No appointment necessary. No concern or topic is too big or small. Whether the financial climate has you stressed and strained, or senior thesis and job searching feels overwhelming, or you need a place to talk out roommate and housing selection issues, or you just don’t know what’s bothering you but you think something is, drop by one of our Listening Hours and we’ll help you sort it out. Listening Hours are open to all Barnard students. They are held by Counseling Center staff on Tuesdays in Plimpton Hall, 7-9:30pm, and Thursdays in Elliott Hall, 7-9:30pm.

STUDY ABROAD LISTSERV: If you would like to receive information regarding study abroad, or updates on upcoming events or visits, please send your name, email, and class to studyabroad@barnard.edu, and we will add you to our listserv.

STUDENTS INTERESTED IN STUDYING ABROAD: As you begin to consider studying abroad, we encourage you to obtain a passport if you do not already have one. To start the process, visit the U.S. Department of State Passport Information website at http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html. International students should speak with Dean Kuan Tsu or Dean Starks about the impact of study abroad on your visa.

STRESSED OUT? Every Wednesday, 12:15-1pm, there's a Stress Management workshop in the Well Woman office (119 Reid), facilitated by therapists from Furman Counseling. No sign up necessary, just show up. Come once, come every week!

FIGHT THE FLU WITH A FREE FLU SHOT! Flu season has arrived at the College, but it's not too late to protect yourself. Free flu shots are available for students in the Barnard Student Health Service, 9am-4pm, Monday through Friday. Just walk in. Students with chronic illnesses are especially encouraged to get a flu shot.

IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO TRAVEL ABROAD DURING SPRING BREAK, make sure you are up to date on your vaccines and aware of health concerns in the regions you are traveling to. Call the Health Service at 212-854-2091 to schedule a pre-travel visit.

BARNARD HEALTH SERVICES SPRING BREAK NOTICE: The Barnard College Student Health Service will be closed for clinical care during Spring Break, March 16-March 20. The Health Service will be open for administrative purposes only during the Break, 9am-4:30pm. Barnard students will have access to Columbia University Health Services during the Break for urgent care needs only. Call Health Services at Columbia at 212-854-7426 for information. Additionally, the Emergency Clinician-On-Call will be available 24/7 during Spring Break for telephone emergency medical advice at 866-966-7788. Emergency Room visits must be authorized by the Clinician-On-Call in order to activate the Barnard Student Medical Insurance for reimbursement.

DEADLINE FOR WITHDRAWING FROM A COURSE OR UTILIZING THE PASS/D/FAIL OPTION is March 26. Please remember that you are expected to be enrolled for at least 12 points.

SPRING 2009 PROGRAM PLANNING MEETINGS FOR MAJORS AND PROSPECTIVE MAJORS (scheduled as of 2/24/09): These meetings are very informative, and we urge prospective majors, as well as majors, to attend.

AMERICAN STUDIES: Monday, March 23, 6-7pm, 421 Lehman
ART HISTORY: Wednesday, March 25, 12pm, 305 Barnard Hall (Visual Arts Studio)
ASIAN & MIDDLE EASTERN CULTURES: The Department does not hold a Program Planning Meeting, due to the variations across tracks in the major. If you are interested in the major, please meet with the following persons, by world area:

For China track:
• Focus on Social Sciences: contact Prof. Guobin Yang (gyang@barnard.edu, 321 Milbank, office hours: Tuesday 4-6pm, Wednesday 2-4pm).
• Focus on Humanities: contact Prof. Sun-Chul Kim (skim@barnard.edu, 303 Milbank, office hours: Monday 4-6pm).

For Japan or Korea track: contact Prof. Sun-Chul Kim.

For Middle East and South Asia track: contact Prof. Rachel McDermott (rmcdermott@barnard.edu, 321 Milbank, office hours: Monday 11am-1pm; Thursday 11am-12pm).

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: Thursday, March 26, 12-1pm, 903 Altschul
CHEMISTRY/BIOCHEMISTRY: Friday, April 3, 12-2pm, Sulzberger North Tower
DANCE: Wednesday, March 11, 12pm, Barnard Annex (2nd floor)
ECONOMICS: Thursday, March 26, 12-1pm, James Room (Barnard Hall 4th floor)
EDUCATION: Thursday, March 12, 12pm, 327 Milbank
ENGLISH: Tuesday, March 24, 2:30-4pm, Sulzberger Parlor (Barnard Hall 3rd floor)
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: Thursday, March 26, 6:30pm, 530 Altschul
FRENCH: Thursday, March 12, 12-1pm, 306 Milbank
HISTORY: Monday, March 30, 5-6pm, 409 Barnard Hall
HUMAN RIGHTS: Thursday, March 12, 12:15-1pm, 225 Milbank
NEUROSCIENCE & BEHAVIOR: Thursday, April 2, 12-1pm, 903 Altschul
PHILOSOPHY: Tuesday, March 10, 12-1pm, 326 Milbank
PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY: Tuesday, March 31, 4pm, 514 Altschul
POLITICAL SCIENCE: Monday, March 30, 11:30am-1pm, Sulzberger North Tower
PSYCHOLOGY: Thursday, March 26, 12pm, 323 Milbank
SLAVIC: Wednesday, April 1, 5:30-6:30pm, 226 Milbank
SOCIOLOGY: Tuesday, March 24, 4-5pm, 332 Milbank
STATISTICS: Please contact Prof. Dan Rabinowitz, Undergraduate Adviser for the Department (dan@stat.columbia.edu; 212-851-2141).
THEATRE: Wednesday, March 25, 6pm, 229 Milbank
URBAN STUDIES: Wednesday, April 1, 6pm, 202 Barnard Hall