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 New York Times, read about President Barack Obama's upcoming speech at Barnard's Commencement ceremony on May 14. An excerpt:
“As the father of two daughters, President Obama wanted to speak to some of America’s next generation of women leaders,” a White House official said.
Women’s issues have been taking center stage in this presidential election year, with angry debates on the campaign trail and in Washington over contraception, abortion and women’s roles outside the home."
Read the full article here. For more information on commencement, please visit: http://barnard.edu/commencement
