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
In the Huffington Post, Lauren DeLisa Coleman '86 writes, "As the recent Barnard College-sponsored opening of the "Greek Heroes" exhibit New York City's Onassis Cultural Center took place, it seems an appropriate time to ponder such questions, particularly since the exhibit examines the importance which mankind has traditionally placed on heroes as role models. Surely across what was considered that era's media: Athena, honored as a goddess based on her warrior skills and depth of wisdom; was celebrated. A cool role model for young female Greeks of the time. But is it quite possible that there is a need for the unearthing of more such Athenian types today -- young and hip in business to assist with our age's latest female movement? And could there be a huge opportunity in getting in on the ground floor of filling such a need, if in it fact exists?"
