Thursday, March 23, 2023

Philosophy Fall 2023 Program Planning Meeting - March 29th

Please join the Philosophy department for our Program Planning meeting on Wednesday, March 29th from 12pm-1pm in 326 Milbank Hall. Come talk with faculty, meet other students, find out about fall classes, ask all your questions, and have some V&T pizza!!


Neuroscience and Behavior Program Planning Meeting - March 30th

To all current Neuroscience majors: the Neuroscience and Behavior department will be holding their Fall 2023 Program Planning Meeting on Thursday, March 30th at 4pm in Milbank 405! Take this opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the major and what classes you should take next semster! 



Thursday, March 16, 2023

Questions for your Major Department?

Declared your major but you're not sure what classes to take for the Fall semester? Have some lingering questions for your department? Come join various departments for their departmental meetings to answer all of your questions! This list is still be updated, last updated on 3/23/2023.


Department NameMeeting Day, Date and TimeMeeting Location or
Zoom Link
AnthropologyMonday, February 20, 2023 2:00- 3:30pmMilbank 227
ArchitectureMonday, April 10, 12:00-1:00pm504 The Diana Center
Art History and Visual ArtsFriday, March 31, 12pm - 1pmSulzberger Parlor, 3rd Floor Barnard Hall
ChemistryFriday, March 31, 12pm to 2 pmMillstein LL002
Cognitive ScienceFriday, February 24, 1:00pm-2:30pmSulzberger Parlor (3rd Floor Barnard Hall)
DanceTuesday, March 7, 5:30-6:15PM306 Barnard Hall
EconomicsMonday, April 3 9-9:50amHybrid Zoom link TBA
English DepartmentThursday, March 30, 2:00-3:00 pmhttps://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/93679587080?pwd=S3pLQzFNTGhFS095eER3aWRSR0htUT09 (must join from your BC Zoom account)
Film Studies ProgramWednesday, April 19, 4:00-5:00 pmhttps://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/93364788718?pwd=ZnJzeXpvZlBpRTBTZG5TNVZPZTlZUT09 (must join from BC Zoom account)
GermanWednesday, March 29, 6:15-7:00pmhttps://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/95739873091?pwd=engzdW52RFhSYVplZmZmRVV5d3RkZz09
HistoryMonday, April 3, 4:00PM ESThttps://tinyurl.com/2xwuevuw
Human RightsMonday, February 27, 9:00am-10:30am113 Milstein
Jewish StudiesMonday, April 3, 12-1pmhttps://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/8597982941?pwd=K3lKNHhma1FPN09EelVNaTU0YmluQT09
Neuroscience & BehaviorThursday, March 30, 4:00-5:00pm325 Milbank and on zoom (https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/97676397464)
PhilosophyWednesday, March 29, 12:00pm-1:00pm326 Milbank Hall
Political ScienceTuesday, April 1, 1:00-2:00 PMMilstein LL001
ReligionMonday April 3, 12-2pmMIlbank 224
SlavicTuesday, February 28, 5:30PM226 MILBANK
SociologyTuesday, March 28, 4:00-5:00pm332 Milbank Hall
SpanishMarch 30 12:00-2:00 pm223 Milbank
TheatreMonday April 10, 5:30-7pmMIL 323
Urban StudiesTuesday, April 4, 6:00-7:30 pmDiana 504

Monday, March 13, 2023

Access Barnard searching for Peer Mentors!

 Dear Sophomores, 


Access Barnard is looking for mentors who are willing to support a group of newly admitted students. The Access Barnard Peer Mentoring Program matches incoming students with a Junior mentor to support their transition to the college community. Mentors introduce strategies and resources to help incoming students become comfortable, confident and capable of academic success in college. Mentors are paid $16 an hour and requires a commitment of 1-2 hours per week.

To be a mentor you must:  
  • Be a rising Junior
  • Be enrolled as a full-time Barnard student (at least 12 credits)
  • Be in good academic and social standing
  • Genuine desire to help newly admitted students navigate the Barnard experience
  • Demonstrated leadership potential
Mentors will be hired on a rolling basis however, the priority deadline is Friday, April 7th. To apply please visit: https://forms.gle/Zr8XHq1qFiTNNWiA7

If you have any questions, please contact mentoring@barnard.edu.





Friday, March 10, 2023

Art History & Visual Arts Program Planning Meeting - 3/28/2023

Come learn about Fall 2023 Art History and Visual Arts courses, major, and minor on March 28th, 12pm in Sulzberger Parlor on the Third Floor of Barnard Hall! Lunch will be served!




Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Thinking about summer classes at Barnard, Columbia, or elsewhere?

 There are several options for Barnard students who want or need to take classes this summer:

1. At Barnard 

Barnard will offer a limited number of courses, in two summer sessions, all described on this Barnard Summer Courses Website

When can I register for them?

Beginning March 13, 2023. Registration is first-come, first-served, so register as soon as possible if it is important for you to take something specific.

How can I register for them?

Via SSOL -- yes, you read that right. Register for Barnard summer courses via SSOL

How will I be billed?

Costs are listed on the Summer website, and you will be billed by Barnard on a per-credit basis.

How will these courses be counted?

Summer courses will automatically appear on your Barnard transcript, just like classes taken during the year. Courses taken for a grade will factor into your Barnard GPA.


2. At Columbia 

As in past years, Columbia will be offering summer courses, which Barnard students may take.

When can I register for them?

Beginning Feb 28, 2023 

How can I register for them?

Via SSOL. Be sure to adhere to rules about summer transfer course registration, listed on the registrar's website: 

How will I be billed?

Columbia will bill you directly.

How will these courses get onto my transcript?

In addition to registering, be sure to submit the Summer Course Approval Form. Once you complete the course(s), Columbia will automatically send transcripts to the Barnard Registrar.  Columbia Summer courses will appear as transfer credits on your Barnard transcript and will not be factored into your Barnard GPA.


3. At Another Institution 

You may also take courses at another accredited college or university and transfer them back to Barnard.

How do I get those approved?

Look for courses that adhere to the rules about summer transfer course registration. Register for them directly through the host university, and be sure to submit the Summer Course Approval Form and to request that a final, official transcript be sent directly to the Barnard Registrar when your courses are finished. External summer courses will appear as transfer credits on your Barnard transcript and will not be factored into your Barnard GPA.

Barnard-Columbia Urban Studies Program Planning Meeting April 4th!

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 6pm in Diana 504 on Barnard College's Campus!

The Barnard-Columbia Urban Studies Program enables students to explore and understand the urban experience in all of its richness and complexity. Please join the Barnard-Columbia Urban Studies Program for their Fall 2023 informational meeting, where they will give a general overview of the courses being offered next term, answer questions about out curricular requirements, and discuss the unique opportunities that the Barnard-Columbia Urban Studies Program has to offer.

All Urban Studies majors, faculty members, and prospective students are invited to attend! Pizza and beverages will be served!


View the flyer for the event here.

Become a part of History!

Prospective history majors meeting on Monday, April 3rd @4pm via Zoom

Come hear about some of the courses being held in Fall 2023! Speak with professors and fellow students about the major!



Sociology Open House on Tuesday March 28th!

 Come meet faculty members to ask about their research, ask questions about the major, and find out more about Fall 2023 course offerings!

Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 4-5pm in 332 Milbank Hall



Friday, March 3, 2023

Learning from Exam Results | March 27, 4:15-5:15pm

 

Join the CEP for a workshop on learning from exam results on 3/27 from 4:15 to 5:15pm. Come to reflect on your exams or learn about studying techniques. Please bring a copy of a recent returned exam. We will use these to reflect on your approach to answering questions and studying in general, and we will not be sharing exam scores! The CEP is in Milstein 126.



5th Annual Barnard BOLD Conference | March 31


Join us on March 31st for an exciting day of generative sessions facilitated by Barnard students, faculty, and staff that engage with a variety of important topics and themes related to teaching and learning. These include sessions on public humanities, encountering difficult texts in the classroom, trauma-informed approaches to teaching, media literacy, digital humanities, accessibility and assessment design, study strategies, and more! We will conclude the conference with a special dialogue in celebration of its 5th anniversary. Shreya Sunderram BC ‘19 will be joined by Barnard faculty Thea Abu El-Haj & Yvette ChristiansĂ« from 4:30-6:00pm to celebrate. RSVP here.



March 22 EVENT: Claim Your Confidence with Bestselling Author Lydia Fenet

Join global thought leader and Christie’s Ambassador Lydia Fenet as she discusses her brand new book, Claim Your Confidence, an actionable guide to overcoming your fear and finding confidence within, on Wednesday, March 22 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Event Oval. 


Lydia is thrilled to launch her newest book with us at Barnard! Her address will be followed by a Q&A, book signing, and cocktail hour. Join us in person and receive your own free copy of Claim Your Confidence. Register for the event here.



Thursday, March 2, 2023

Access Barnard is looking for summer student employees!

Access Bard is looking to hire summer student leaders to support the Pre-Orientation Program for incoming students! These summer leaders will be responsible for supporting incoming first-year participants of Access Barnard as they navigate the college and its resources through the development and facilitation of content-specific workshops.


They are hiring for the following:

  • Teaching Assistant (5 positions - summer only)

  • Global Ambassador (5 positions - continues through May 2024)

  • Peer Academic Advisor (5 positions - continues through  May 2024)


Students can apply by visiting https://forms.gle/oxx3Y4M5ViPA1VnZ7.  Applications will close Friday, March 31st.