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
Flu and flu-like illness in NYC has increased to high levels. To protect yourself and our community, we would like to encourage the following preventative measures.
Most importantly, GET THE FLU VACCINE! This is still the strongest preventative measure against the flu. Starting Tuesday January 22nd, flu shots are available in Barnard's Primary Care Health Service on a walk-in basis from 9am-11:30am Monday through Thursday and 9am-4pm Friday. Please call Primary Care (212-854-2091) for more info.
Flu shots are $15 for students without Aetna Student Health Insurance, payable by check or credit/debit card. Please note: you must remain in the PCHS for 15 minutes following any vaccination.
To learn more about flu vaccination please visit the NYC Department of Health Influenza Information page, and the CDC's flu vaccination myths and facts page.
Take everyday precautions to prevent transmission.
-Wash your hands! Often, with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (as long as it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice), especially after sneezing or coughing. If you can’t get to a sink, clean hands with a hand sanitizer that’s at least 60% alcohol-based.
-Try to stay at least 3 feet from anyone who is sick
-Cover your cough/sneeze with your elbow or a tissue.
-Do your best to stay healthy—Get plenty of sleep, drink lots of water, manage your stress and eat nutritious food. And if you do get sick…stay home
Create a flu kit, just in case. Include:
- Digital Thermometer
- Tissues
- Acetaminophen or ibuprofen
- Cough medicine
- Soup
- Tea
- Throat Lozenges
