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

Our Global Reach: The Middle East

Study Abroad

In the Middle East, the Office of International Programs has approved Study Abroad programs in Israel.

Global Symposia

In March 2010 Barnard hosted its second annual Global Symposium in the United Arab Emirates, Women in the Arab World.

Short Term Student/Faculty Trips

Recently, a Barnard faculty member took students on a short term research trip to Jordan.

Student Research

As a result of an international fellowship or scholarship, Barnard students have researched in Iran, Israel, Jordan and Syria.

Alumnae

Additionally, our global Alumnae Network includes graduates in Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates.

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"In 2006, the women of the Emirates obtained full rights to vote and stand as candidates in our country's first parliamentary elections. This historic event set a regional precedent by declaring Dr. Amal Al Qubaisi the first female member of the UAE National Council. There are now nine women who form 22% of the Council's membership, the highest representation in the region and surpassing that of many other parts of the world... However, there are still many challenges that we as Arab women have to address and overcome. Many parts of the Middle East, family, cultural, business and political structure still limit the full development of women's potential. We need forums such as these to erase the popular stereotype of women as the weaker sex with limited social roles. We need to encourage young Arab girls to believe more in themselves and have confidence in their ability to achieve and excel."

– Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, in her keynote address at Barnard's Global Symposium, Women in the Arab World