Global Symposia

Barnard College and President Debora Spar will host the fifth annual Barnard College Global Symposium in Sao Paulo, to showcase the incredible work being done by some of the most preeminent women in Brazil. On Monday, March 18, 2013, Barnard will present Women Changing Brazil, a gathering of Brazil's most prominent women leaders in government, business, media, science, social activism, and the arts. The program will feature several panel discussions, along with lunch and opportunities for networking and conversation. Speakers include Panmela Castro, graffiti artist and activist; Nilcéa Freire, Ford Foundation Representative for Brazil; Eleonora Menicucci, Brazil's Minister for Women’s Affairs; Mayra Avellar Neves, student activist and winner of the 2008 International Children’s Peace Prize; and Monica Waldvogel, journalist and television current affairs host, among others.

The event will be simultaneously translated in English and Portuguese.There is no cost to attend the Symposium, but attendance is limited;  please RSVP at your earliest convenience.

Acesso à versão em português do convite.

RSVP / Confirme a Presença

Contact globalsymposium@barnard.edu with any questions.

Alumnae Trip

In conjunction with the symposium, Barnard will offer a nine-day tour of Brazil for alumnae and their guests from March 15th through March 24^th.

View trip itinerary and details.

For more information on the alumnae trip to Brazil, please email travel@alum.barnard.edu.