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Fighting Finals Freak Out - START Workshop

Feeling stressed out during finals? Come to this START Workshop!

Calling Sophomores: Impact the Future of Pre-Major Advising & the Foundations Curriculum by joining a Focus Group the week of 4/24

As a Barnard Sophomore, you are invited to participate in an assessment study focused on Pre-Major Advising and the Foundations Curriculum. The goal of this study is to gather feedback on your experience in both pre-major advising and navigating the Foundations Curriculum to better understand students’ experience navigating these Foundations requirements, including students’ perspectives on if and how pre-major advising and the curriculum shaped their experience, thinking, values, and/or skills. This assessment study is part of a larger effort at the College to review the Foundations Curriculum and articulate recommendations for future students. Your feedback is vital for informing the future of the Pre-Major Advising Program and the Foundations Curriculum at Barnard for the next generation of students.

To participate in one of these focus groups, please indicate your availability for all of the options using the link here and below by Sunday, April 23. If you would like to participate but the dates and times do not work for you, please contact Melissa Wright at mawright@barnard.edu.

Sign-Up for Focus Groups: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-cYDOmUwxgvS7D3LT83xR3X8cwSMsdUJspn-0kbsPB9_i3A/viewform?usp=sf_link

Computer Science Program Planning Meeting - April 12th

New CS major? Continuing CA major? Considering the CS major or classes? Come join students and faculty from the Computer Science department for pizza and information about fall 2023 courses on April 12th at 6pm on the 5th floor of Milstien CSC Lounge!

Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Program Planning Meetings - 4/10 & 4/11

Come join the Women's, Gender, & Sexuality department for their program planning meets on April 10th and 11th! 

Are you looking for a credit or two to round out your Fall 2023 schedule?

 

Are you looking for a credit or two to round out your Fall 2023 schedule?

Fall 2023 1-2 credit course options:

1. Fulfill your PE requirement if you haven't yet.

Register online and be sure to attend the first class meeting. PE courses may initially appear in your myBarnard program as 0 credits and will then be transformed to 1 credit (if you are eligible) after the final registration deadline.

Pro Tip:

Unfortunately, there is little to no space in PE for students who want this as an elective. Only students who have not yet completed the PE requirement will be able to register in advance for PE. Dance, on the other hand (see below!), often has space

2. Take a dance class

Dance classes may initially appear in your myBarnard program as 0 credits -- if you don't change this when registering, you can fill out the Form to Request a Point of Dance Credit.

3. Depending on your background and interests, here are some popular ways to enrich your academic experience while also adding a credit or two.

a. For students who sing, play an instrument, or want to know more about music:

• Check the Music Performance Program for information about vocal and instrumental ensembles, and individual vocal and instrumental music lessons, which will also be listed in the Music Department and Music Performance Program pages of the Columbia Directory 

• Be sure to refer to the Music Department website for info about auditions and fees  

• These may be free for music majors and minors, and those participating in University Chorus or Orchestra -- there is additional cost for other students.

• Classes in Ear Training, at a variety of levels, are also an option
  
  

b. If you're interested in Physics/Astronomy, Biology, Environmental Science, Psychology

Contact your department to see if you can earn credit for supervised research in a professor's lab

Or, check out an intro-level seminar in one of the above listed disciplines, such as   

Frontiers of Astrophysics (1 credit)

c. If you're interested in Theatre, Dance, or Backstage work:
Practicum or Rehearsal & Performance (Theatre or Dance) -- for actors, dancers, stage managers, prop or costume makers, and theatre tech people. Check the course description to see who to contact if you are interested.

d. If you have background in some languages and want to improve your fluency:

Check the course listings for 2-credit Intermediate or Advanced Conversation classes in French, Italian, or German,

Or supervised readings in languages -- varies each semester: past options have included Dutch, Sinhala, and Zulu.

e. If you're interested in International Affairs, Political Science, and/or Economics: consider a "short course" at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA)
*search the CU Directory of Classes for "course date" to see when the course starts & ends*

One of the "short courses" offered by the School for International & Public Affairs (SIPA). Search The SIPA Catalogue or the SIPA page of the CU Directory of Classes for 1-1.5-credit courses. You can't just register online for these.  Here is the procedure:

1. Check to see if the class you want is on the list of SIPA courses approved for Barnard students (forthcoming -- link will be added when available; in the meantime, use your judgment to assess if the class is academic as opposed to professional development)

2. Contact the instructor to ask if there is space available and if it is appropriate for you given your background. Get any approvals in writing (email is fine).

3. Contact your academic adviser for approval that the course appropriately fits into both your schedule and a liberal arts curriculum. 

4. Upload both approvals when submitting the online add form.

4. Search Vergil for courses between 0 and 2 credits.
You'll have to scroll through a lot of things that may not help you, like labs for courses you're not taking, courses limited to class years other than yours, but this will give you the most comprehensive listing.

Pro Tip:
Check the detailed course descriptions in the Directory of Classes for prerequisites, restrictions, or special application procedures.

Introducing: Barnard Study Group Padlet!

 Having some difficulty in a course? Looking for a study buddy? Want to form a study group for one of your classes? 

The Barnard Study Group Padlet is an online source that will allow students to connect with others in their classes for finding study buddies and creating study groups. The Padlet has listed all of the Barnard departments in alphabetical order by their respective Department Codes, and under each Department Code, students are able to add a post that is public to all first-year students. Students will be able to get in contact with their peers in whichever class they are taking under that department. 

When writing contact information, it is recommended that students write their Barnard email to be able to connect with others. Please add a post for a class under the correct Department code, and include the name and course number.

The link to the Barnard Study Group Padlet is here.

Opportunity: "From Forensics to Art Conservation – The Jazz of Chemistry" course in Summer B can count for Lecture Science AND Thinking Quantitatively and Empirically

 

 

Are you around this summer and looking for a way to fulfill your science lecture requirement and/or your Thinking Quantitatively & Empirically Requirement?

Dr. Meena Rao is offering the following course in Summer Session B (July 3 - August 11), suitable for students without background in Chemistry, who want to get a sense of how Chemistry is used in the real world in unexpected ways:

From Forensics to Art Conservation – The Jazz of Chemistry

MW 1:00pm-4:10pm

The contribution of chemistry to everyday life is immense. The applications of chemistry in medicine, petrochemicals, cosmetics, and fertilizers are readily apparent. However, the knowledge and applications of chemistry come in handy in many other fascinating fields, some of which may be less than obvious. Examples of areas in which chemistry plays a key role include forensic science; art restoration and forgery detection; and flavors and fragrances in food, beverages and other consumer products. The goal of this course is to provide insights and spur discussion of several areas and applications of chemistry, while gaining hands-on experience in

Looking for a fun summer job? Work Reunion with Alumnae Relations!

Barnard Alumnae Relations is currently recruiting for students to help plan and work Reunion Weekend. You will have the opportunity to meet alums from all generations, gain event planning skills, and work with a large group of other Barnard students! Position dates are May 17 - June 4. Apply in Workday or email Angela Lamon at alamon@barnard.edu. 

Political Science Program Planning Meeting - April 4th

Interested in Political Science? Come join the department for their Program Planning Meeting on Tuesday, April 4th at 1pm in Milstein LL001! Snacks and pizza provided!