Meryl Streep to speak at Barnard Commencement

Barnard Board of Trustees Chair Anna Quindlen announced Thursday evening that Meryl Streep will be the speaker at Barnard’s 118th Commencement ceremony.

By Madina Toure | Feb 19 03:52 am ET

Campus groups attempt to collaborate on Haiti aid

While the disaster in Haiti has prompted initiatives across campus, for some councils and student groups, joining together in a unified effort is not always a simple task.

By Madina Toure and Leah Greenbaum | Feb 18 03:46 am ET

Campus groups attempt to collaborate on Haiti aid

While the disaster in Haiti has prompted initiatives across campus, for some councils and student groups, joining together in a unified effort is not always a simple task.

Several campus groups are taking their cues from an umbrella organization, while others say say that cross-club coordination can be challenging. For some students though, this kind of major global issue is an opportunity to connect otherwise disparate campus groups in a meaningful way.

By Madina Toure and Leah Greenbaum | Feb 18 03:46 am ET

New Barnard dean to oversee libraries

Barnard Provost Elizabeth Boylan announced on Monday the arrival of Lisa Norberg, who, in her new dean position, will oversee libraries and operations.

By Madina Toure | Feb 16 02:48 am ET

Charity gets competitive at Columbia, Barnard

How do you measure the value of community service? Mayor Michael Bloomberg says, with points.

By Madina Toure | Feb 12 05:21 am ET

Barnard celebra la inauguración del centro Diana

Un mosaico de boinas amarillas, rojas y verdes salpicaron el césped en frente del centro Diana el miércoles, cuando la facultad, almunas y ex-alumnas de Barnard, usando boinas de colores que correspondieron a sus años escolares, se reunieron para inaugurar el centro estudiantil nuevo.

La ceremonia de de inauguración marcó la culminación de un proyecto de siete años para reemplazar el previo centro estudiantil McIntosh con unas facilidades que serían, según los administradores, más adecuada para la población creciente de Barnard.

By Malya Schulman, Madina Toure, and Emily Kwong | Feb 11 04:53 pm ET

Panelists talk ‘human-rights culture’ at Diana kickoff

Outside, Barnard members celebrated the Diana Center’s opening with ribbon—cutting and speeches. Inside, they celebrated with a panel discussion.

By Madina Toure | Feb 4 03:30 am ET

To incorporate African Studies, MEALAC plans name, curriculum change

Columbia’s MEALAC, is proposing to change its name to the department of Middle East, South Asian, and African Studies. MEALAC, the department hopes, will soon become MESAAS.

By Amber Tunnell and Madina Toure | Feb 4 03:20 am ET

Barnard celebrates Diana Center opening

A mosaic of yellow, blue, red, and green berets dotted the lawn in front of the Diana Center Wednesday, as Barnard faculty, alumni, and students, donning hats that corresponded to their class year, assembled to inaugurate the opening of the new student center.

By Madina Toure and Emily Kwong | Feb 4 03:15 am ET

Theft spurs concern over security of information

After a security breach on campus compromised the personal information of 1,400 University affiliates, students and identity theft experts are questioning the administration’s handling of the break-in.

By Madina Toure | Feb 2 03:14 am ET