As a college in New York City dedicated to the advancement of women, Barnard is at the forefront in attracting leading writers to campus for engaging discussions and lectures. Below is a sampling of press releases on notable guests visiting Barnard campus:

  • GREAT WRITERS AT BARNARD: On November 6, 2005, Barnard College brought together more than 50 celebrated writers for conversations about current themes in writing and books (post-September 11 books and movies; writing across cultures; writing for screen, stage, and television, among others). "Great Writers at Barnard" -- a gathering of notable writers who graduated from Barnard College -- included Pulitzer Prize winners, National Book Award finalists, Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe winners, and New York Times Notable and Oprah Book Club authors. More...

  • Speaking at Barnard's Books Etc., NPR's Anne Garrels Describes a "Coalition of the Inept" in Iraq War | More...

  • Anna Quindlen Offers Thoughts on Writing, Feminism and Praise for Barnard College at Books Etc. Event | More...


  • Books Etc. at Barnard Presents Author Anna Quindlen, '74, on Wednesday, November 5, at 7 p.m. | More...

  • A Famous Alumna Gets a Tribute from a Famous Writer: Alice Walker to Speak on Zora Neale Hurston, October 4, 2003 | More...

  • Reading by writer Lynne Tillman kicks off the Books Etc. series, September 30, 2003 | More...

  • Acclaimed Poet and Activist Adrienne Rich Reads New Poems as Part of Reed Lecture at Barnard College, April 30, 2003 | More

  • Best-selling Novelist and Barnard Fiction Instructor Sheri Holman to Give a Reading from Her Upcoming Novel, Feb. 4, 2003 | More

  • Barnard College Presents a Reading by Novelist and Fiction Writing Instructor Bernardine Evaristo Nov. 12, 2002 | More

  • Mary Gordon Reads From her Upcoming Novel, Pearl (video) October 9, 2002 | More

  • Hortense Calisher Reads From An Upcoming Essay (video) October 9, 2002 | More

 

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