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

Women's History Month Opening Reception

Welcome to The Xth-Wave
Thursday, March 1, 2012
6:30 PM
Diana Event Oval
activism

Welcome to The Xth-Wave where Womanhood, Intersectionality and Activism are Redefined!!

The 2012 Women's History Month Committee are proud to present: The Xth-wave: Redefining Womanhood, Intersectionality and Activism as this year's focus for this celebratory month of March. Women’s History Month honors and remembers those women who were not only visionaries, but also ground-breakers and history makers. Help us pay tribute to the women who have paved the way, and celebrate the accomplishments of women from both the past and present. The opening ceremony will take place on Thursday, March 1st 2012 at 6:30pm in the Diana Event Oval.  The keynote addresses will be given by distinguished Professors Rebecca Jordan-Young of Barnard College and Alice Kessler-Harris of Columbia University. We are excited to listen to their insights on the importance health for self definition and the waves of activism through the evolution of Women's History Month. All are invited to come and enjoy great food, amazing speakers and talented performers in celebration of the accomplishments of women.

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