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

Phishing Scams

 

Phishing Alert: Job posting scam targets college students

Four employers to date have targeted students from Barnard College and other institutions with "phishing" scams, including:

  • Alvarez & Marsal Holdings, LLC
  • Amy Cambier
  • Cargill Incorporation
  • Hope Star Charity
  • Liberty Home Concepts

Additional employers to look out for are:

  • Abco Roofing
  • ADPT Corporation
  • Centopsheer Arts Company
  • Deer Park Company
  • Digital Extremes
  • Tilojasoft Consulting Group (TCG)

If you see a position in NACElink and/or receive an email from an employer that you believe to be a scam, please notify the Barnard Career Development immediately.  Phishing scams attempt to trick students into providing sensitive personal information (i.e., social security numbers and credit card/banking details) or into sending money or other items of value.  These scams come in many forms and disguises, including:

  • Employment
  • Housing
  • Online schools and training centers
  • Fraudulent sellers
  • Emails about being a contest winner
  • Disguised online portals or web-mail services
  • False Users of Social Networking Sites

If you have any concerns about a potential employer, job or internship, please contact Barnard Career Development at 212-854-2033.  Your odds of becoming a victim are greatly reduced with knowledge, awareness and detection.