Power of Stories: Literary Interpretation and Storytelling Workshop

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“Words are events, they do things, change things.” – Ursula K. Le Guin.

Everyone in the Barnard community has experienced firsthand the impact words can have, especially in the aftermath of violence or in ongoing crises. In this moment of immense loss of life, political strife, and public assembly, many in this community are using their words to effect change. There is no substitute for political protest and the staggering meaning it can make and break on the public stage.

This half-day workshop is not a substitute for political protest or speech, but another outlet for individual and collective sensemaking in profoundly troubling times. The goal is to bring students from a variety of positionalities and political perspectives together to interpret relevant poetry and literature surrounding the ongoing Israeli/Palestinian conflict, to write or tell their own stories (fictional or biographical), and together to read and interpret those stories with as much rigor and respect as published works of literature. We invite students to recommend poetry, short fiction, or excerpts from novels for the group to read at the beginning of the workshop. We seek students who wish to draw on their own creative energies to share something of their experience with others in a space devoted to careful reading, active listening, and self-expression.  

Event Date and Time: Friday, December 8 | 9am -- 1pm  

Location: TBD 

Contact us at dei@barnard.edu or pedagogy@barnard.edu

NEW Vergil Feature to search for classes with open seats

 

Columbia has launched an updated Course Search in Vergil, which Barnard students can also use. 

The tool has similar search criteria as Student Planning, including the ability to look for classes that satisfy Barnard General Education (Foundations) requirements. It also has the option to “Only show classes with open seats” in the search results.

New Deadlines and Policies for PDF and Withdrawals in Fall 2023 ONLY: Deadline is now Dec 11; You may take up to two classes P/D/F

 Per the November 10 email from Dean Grinage and Provost Bell, the following changes are in effect for the Fall 2023 term, only: 

The deadline to change your grading option to P/D/F has been extended to December 11, 2023.  You now may also change your grading option to P/D/F to up to two classes.  

Here is how to change your grading option to PDF: 

Barnard students will use SSOL to elect P/D/F grading

-Click here to elect a Fall 2023 course for P/D/F grading.  (Use a browser other than Safari).

-Click on P/D/F grading then Grading Option Change Request.

This form can be used to elect Pass/D/Fail for a course where that option is not available in SSOL.

To undo/ revoke your p/d/f election  - or switch the election to a different class (this must be done prior to the P/D/F grading deadline):

-Go to ssol.columbia.edu and go to Pass/D/Fail Uncover.

The deadline to withdraw from a course and receive a mark of W has also been extended to December 11, 2023. 

To withdraw from a class, use this online form, following these steps:


1. Consult with your adviser.

2. Get an email from your adviser confirming they approve you to withdraw from this specific class.

3. Download that email as a PDF or save a screenshot of it.

4. Complete and submit the online W form on or before the W deadline, uploading your adviser’s confirmation email when prompted to do so.

5. You will receive an email confirmation once your W request is processed, ordinarily within two business days. 

Note that the W will not appear on your record until the end of the semester when final grades are entered.

Registration Period Nov. 13-17: meet with adviser and register during your assigned time, beginning on WEDNESDAY 11/15/2023 for sophomores

As a reminder, you are encouraged to meet with your adviser sometime before your first assigned registration time Nov 15.  You will soon be able to plan courses, but you will not be able to register until the Nov 13-17 registration week.

Haven't met with your adviser yet?  Contact them to set up an appointment.

To register for spring courses starting Nov. 15:

• Be sure you have met with your adviser, and that you know what to register for as you consider classes towards your Major and General Education Requirements.

• Be sure you have planned (yellow) your preferred Spring courses in Student Planning so they'll be ready to go when your registration time begins.

• Log into the Barnard Portal and find your registration times and check for holds (Academics tab --> Planning Your Courses --> Registration Appointments & Holds).  
  

• Resolve any holds before registration week, so nothing gets in your way!
  

• Log into Student Planning as soon as your first registration time begins on Wednesday 11/15, and no later than the end of your last registration time on Friday 11/17, and click the blue "REGISTER" button on the upper right.  

• Unless a course has a note informing you of special registration procedures (application, writing sample, audition, must attend first class to confirm, etc.), you will be registered for any course that shows up in green on your schedule.

• Many courses will initially waitlist all students (e.g. Organic Chemistry I, Bio 1502). If you aren't able to add a class, add yourself to the waiting list and/or select a "plan B" option.

• NOTE: You must be fully registered (green) for at least 12 credits by the end of this week, or you may be charged late fees.  There will be additional add/drop times in the coming weeks and months, along with the customary final "shopping" period at the beginning of the spring semester.
• Also note: you can register for no more than 19 credits at this stage; permission for over 19 credits is not possible until the start of the new semester.
  

Questions?  Meet with your adviser or a dean.  

Columbia University Projected Final Exam Schedule for fall 2023 available online -- use this to make winter break travel plans

 

Source: Mortarboard 1943, Barnard Digital Collections

Planning ahead for winter break 2023-2024?  The Columbia University Projected Final Exam Schedule is here to help. Days and times are accurate; the only difference between the "projected" exam schedule and the full schedule is the latter will also have locations.

The detailed, class-by-class list for both Columbia and Barnard classes should become available online after midterms

Note the following instructions regarding exam conflicts or exam hardship for Barnard students:

Students will occasionally have two exams scheduled for the same time. If you have exam conflict (two exams at the same time) or exam hardship (defined as three exams within a 24-hour period or four exams within a 48-hour period), please fill out this form.

Examinations are not rescheduled to accommodate travel plans

What's open and what's closed during the Nov 6-7 Election day Recess (Fall Break)

What is open & what is closed during Election Day Recess / Fall Break?

Monday Nov. 6
No classes
Administrative offices OPEN
Some Profs, Deans, and staff may be unavailable (check first if you're planning to go to office hours)

Tuesday, Nov. 7
No Classes
Administrative offices CLOSED
Polls OPEN

Program Planning Meetings - Coming up soon!

Every semester, departments hold program planning meetings - ocasionally referred to as open houses! These meetings are held for all prospective and current majors! They are meant to be an opportunity for students to come by and have a chat with faculty and staf. An opportunity to ask any questions you may have about being a particular major and what courses you should take. (List last updated 11/2/23).

Department Name	Meeting Day, Date and Time	Meeting Location or Zoom Link
German	Wednesday, November 8th, 10:00-12:00	Milbank 320B - Professor Grimm Office
Medieval and Renaissance Studies Program	Thursday, November 9, 12-1:00 pm	Barnard Hall 401A
Neuroscience & Behavior	Thursday, November 9th, 4:00-5:00pm	203 Dana (and on zoom: https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/meeting/97292221692)
Psychology	Thursday, November 2, 4:00-5:00pm	https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/91984471778?pwd=SXRqT2sxQnk1eTRVcHBnc0pCclV3UT09

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program at SPS - Info Session on Nov 13th

Come join the Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program at SPS info session! The NECR team is hosting a lunch and learn info session on Monday, November 13 from 12-1pm for CC, GS, and Barnard undergraduates. The event requires an RSVP and will be in the Dodge Room of Earl Hall.

Neuroscience and Behavior Department - Program Planning Meeting Thursday Nov, 9th

The NSB Department will have its Program Planning Meeting on Thursday, November 9th, at 4:00pm, in 203 Diana. Please come to learn more about our department, our courses, research opportunities, and to have your questions answered. 

If unable to join in person, you can attend on zoom:

https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/meeting/97292221692

The meeting will also be recorded. The link to the recording will be sent to students in the NSB mailing list and to any student requesting it to mmiozzo@barnad.edu.

We are looking forward to seeing you at the meeting.

NSB Faculty