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.
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The Diana Center opened in January 2010 and is located in the center of campus.
The Glicker-Milstein Black Box Theatre
Location: Lower Level 2 (LL2) of The Diana Center
Event-type Suggestions: performances
Scheduling Note: Contact the Theatre Coordinator in Student Life, to inquire about reserving the Gilcker-Milstein Black Box Theatre. The Lower Level 2 Lobby (LL2), located in front of the Glicker-Milstein Black Box Theatre, is also reserved by the Theatre Coordinator.
Event Oval
Location: Lower Level 1 (LL1) of The Diana Center
Room Features: oval-shaped event space with wooden paneled walls, a stage, the Lower Level Lobby -- just outside the Event Oval -- can be requested for event registration, adjacent classrooms can be requested as break-out rooms
Event-type Suggestions: banquets, concerts, conferences, film screenings, guest lectures, meetings, panel discussions, performances, receptions
Maximum Capacity: 499
Event Set-Up Capacity:
- Lecture/Panel – 400
- Buffet – 200
- Served – 250
Event Oval Standardized Set-Ups
- Event Oval - Lecture
- Event Oval - Panel
- Event Oval - Reception
- Event Oval - Buffet
- Event Oval - Served
Liz’s Place
Location: 1st floor of The Diana Center
Scheduling Note: Liz’s Place is a café operated by Aramark. During the academic year, Liz’s Place is open Sunday from 3:00 PM until 11:00 PM, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM until 2:00 AM, and Friday from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM. It is closed on Saturday. After business hours, Liz’s place is open as a casual gathering space.
Anna Quindlen Conference Room
Location: 1st floor of The Diana Center, accessible via Liz’s Place
Event-type Suggestions: meetings, small gatherings, social events
Event Set-Up Capacity: Seminar-style meeting –24
Scheduling Note: The Anna Quindlen Conference Room is reserved exclusively for students. Please contact Student Life 212.854.2096 to inquire about reserving this space.
Student Dining Room
Location: 2nd floor of The Diana Center
Room Features: lots of natural light, visibility throughout the building, orange tables and red chairs
Event-type Suggestions: informal gatherings, meetings
Maximum Capacity: 128
Event Set-Up Capacity
- Standard – 100
Student Dining Room Standardized Set-Ups
Please note: Furniture may not be removed from the room.
Scheduling Note: During the academic year, Events Management reserves the Student Dining Room for events beginning at 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday. Events using the Student Dining Room - Standard Set-Up may begin at 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Judith Shapiro Faculty Room
Location: 2nd floor of The Diana Center
Room Features: white tables and chairs, lots of natural light, view of Lehman Lawn
Event-type Suggestions: meetings
Maximum Capacity: 40
Faculty Room Standardized Set-Ups
Please note: Furniture may not be removed from the room.
Scheduling Note: During the academic year, Events Management reserves the Judith Shapiro Faculty Room for faculty and administrative events beginning at 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday.
Louise Heublein McGagg ’59 Gallery
Location: 400 Diana, 4th floor of The Diana Center
Room Features: visibility throughout the building, overlooks Broadway, very high ceilings, lots of natural light
Event-Type Suggestions: exhibitions, receptions
Capacity: 30
Scheduling Note: The first priority use of this space is for student exhibitions coordinated by the Art History and Architecture Departments. Events Management reserves the gallery for other events. Note that the space is not available for individual exhibitions.
Green Roof
Location: 6th floor of The Diana Center
Room Features: view of campus and surrounding neighborhood
Event-type Suggestion: receptions
Rain Location Suggestions: North Tower, Event Oval
Capacity: 70
Green Roof Standardized Set-Up
Red café tables and chairs on cement area. Furniture is not permitted on the grass.
Scheduling Note: The Green Roof is used both as a classroom and as an event space. Please be aware that there are no restrooms on the 6th floor of the Diana Center. Both the Green Roof and the 6th floor lobby must be scheduled through Events Management. A Public Safety Officer is required to staff events held on the Green Roof. Charges may apply.
