Weather Update
Due to the storm, Barnard College will close at 4pm today, 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.
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
Study Abroad
In Africa, the Office of International Programs has approved Study Abroad programs in Botswana, Cameroon, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania.
Visiting International Students Program (VISP)
Barnard participates in a Visiting International Students Program (VISP) Partnership with the University of Ghana.
Global Symposia
In March 2011, Barnard hosted its annual Global Symposium in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Faculty Research
Selected Barnard faculty research is being conducted on material from the Congo and Nigeria.
Short Term Student/Faculty Trips
Recently, a Barnard faculty member took students on short term research trips to Ghana.
Student Research
As a result of an international fellowship or scholarship, students have researched in Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania.
Alumnae
Additionally, our global Alumnae Network includes graduates in Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa and Swaziland.
