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
Smoking Policy
Barnard College recognizes that using tobacco products is harmful to the health of tobacco users and that exposure to secondhand smoke poses a health risk to non-smokers. The following policy has been enacted to address these health concerns and to provide a smoke-free educational and working environment for all members of the college community.
Smoking is prohibited in all college-owned student residences and all academic and administrative buildings. Outdoor smoking is not permitted within the confines of the campus. For those who go outside the perimeter to smoke, we ask that you remain mindful of your proximity to office and residence hall windows, and to those passing by.
While the risks of smoking have long been known, recent studies on the impact of secondhand smoke cannot be ignored. According to the Centers for Disease Control, secondhand smoke is the third leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., causing about 3,000 deaths from lung cancer in non-smokers every year. The American Heart Association found that people who have never smoked, but were exposed to secondhand smoke, have about a 20 percent higher rate of coronary heart disease.
Barnard is committed to assisting students, faculty and staff in making healthy lifestyle choices. Students can go to Barnard Primary Care Health Service or ASAP (Alcohol and Substance Awareness Program) for information and assistance. Faculty and staff who are interested in smoking cessation programs may obtain information from Human Resources. In addition, residents of New York State can access services available through the New York State Quitline at 1-866-697-8487 or www.nysmokefree.com.
Your cooperation with the College smoking policy is appreciated.
