All times are listed in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Diana Center, Main Lobby
INFORMATION CENTER
Welcome! After checking in at the main gate, stop by the Information Center to pick up a name tag and a program. If questions arise, Family Weekend staff will be available to assist you.

9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Diana Center, Main Lobby
PARENTS COUNCIL TABLE
Stop by to say hello and discover more about the Barnard Parents Council. Find out how you can make a difference for the College and deepen your connection with the Barnard community. Membership is extended to parents who make a leadership gift to the Barnard Annual Fund. For more information, email parentsgiving@barnard.edu.

9 a.m. – 2:50 p.m. | Various locations
OBSERVE A BARNARD DANCE CLASS
Stop by to observe a ballet, modern, flamenco, or improvisation dance class! Barnard’s outstanding Dance Department offers an interdisciplinary program that integrates the study of dance within a liberal arts setting of intellectual and creative exploration and serves as the center for dance performance and research for both Barnard and Columbia. The department offers technique courses for students of all levels of expertise, and courses and auditions for productions are open to majors and nonmajors alike. Families may come and go freely — you do not need to stay the entire time.

• ADVANCED BALLET VI with ASHLEY TUTTLE, 9 – 10:50 a.m. | Barnard Hall, 3rd Floor, Studio 305
• IMPROVISATION with CAROLINE FERMIN, 9 – 10:50 a.m. | Barnard Hall, Lobby Level 110, Streng Dance Studio
• HIGH INTERMEDIATE BALLET IV with JUAN RODRIGUEZ, 11 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. | Barnard Hall, 3rd Floor, Studio 305
• FLAMENCO with NELIDA TIRADO, 11 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. | Barnard Hall, Lobby Level 110, Streng Dance Studio
• ADVANCED BEGINNING BALLET II with JUAN RODRIGUEZ, 1 – 2:50 p.m. | Barnard Hall, Lobby Level 110, Streng Dance Studio
• HIGH INTERMEDIATE MODERN IV with JODI MELNICK, 1 – 2:50 p.m. | Barnard Hall, 3rd Floor, Studio 305

11 – 11:45 a.m. | Various locations
BREAKOUT SESSIONS BY CLASS YEAR
From arriving on campus through graduation, each class year comes with its own unique roadmap. In this tailored session, your student’s Class Dean and key administrative representatives will provide an overview of the distinct priorities, milestones, and opportunities that define this stage of the Barnard experience, as well as the resources available to help them succeed. 

• Class of 2030: Erica Siegel, First-Year Dean and Associate Dean for Academic Assistance, and A-J Aronstein, Vice President for Community Engagement & Lifelong Success (Diana Center, Lower Level 1, Event Oval)
• Classes of 2028 and 2029: Mary Laurita, Sophomore & Junior Class Dean and Associate Dean for Transfer Students, and Jennifer Fondiller ’88, Vice President for Enrollment & External Affairs (Barnard Hall, 3rd Floor, Held Lecture Hall)
• Classes of 2026 and 2027: Rebecca Grabiner, Junior & Senior Class Dean and Associate Dean, and Amanda Dye, Executive Director, Beyond Barnard (Roy & Diana Vagelos Science Center, Lower Level, Room 104)

LUNCH
Lunch may be purchased on campus in Hewitt Dining, the Diana Center Café, and the Barnard Dining Bubble Tea and Sushi Spot, as well as at the many restaurants located throughout the neighborhood. Prepackaged sandwiches and salads are also available at Liz’s Place in the Diana Center along with coffee, beverages, and snacks. You may also visit the LeFrak Byte Kiosk in Barnard Hall for more healthy and delicious options. More information about on- and off-campus dining can be found on the Helpful Information page. 

11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Barnard Hall, 1st Floor
OPEN HOUSE: FRANCINE A. LeFRAK FOUNDATION CENTER FOR WELL-BEING
Through self-guided tours, explore the many different spaces to learn how the Francine A. LeFrak Foundation Center for Well-Being team supports physical, mental, and financial well-being to foster resilience and lifelong success. Experience how this state-of-the-art facility promotes a 360-degree approach to well-being and discover how we support the overall success of our students. And be sure to drop by the Athletes Lounge on the lower mezzanine level to say hello to some of our terrific scholar-athletes!

1:15 – 2:15 p.m. | Diana Center, Lower Level 1, Event Oval
HOLISTIC LIFELONG WELL-BEING: BUILDING HEALTHY HABITS FOR SUCCESS
Barnard’s approach to the liberal arts centers exploring the meaning of a life well-lived. Across the College, community members engage with this question inside and outside of the classroom. We support students as they articulate their definitions of mental, physical, financial, professional, and life-long intellectual well-being. In this panel, student leaders from Beyond Barnard and the Francine A. LeFrak Foundation Center for Well-Being will discuss how their roles allow them to put well-being into practice on campus, with moderation by Sarit Abramowicz, Executive Director, LeFrak Center for Well-Being. 

2:30 – 3:20 p.m. | Diana Center, Lower Level 1, Event Oval
A CONVERSATION WITH PRESIDENT ROSENBURY
Join us to hear President Laura Rosenbury in conversation with A-J Aronstein, Vice President of Community Engagement and Lifelong Success, and Akilah Rosado, Interim Dean of the College & Vice President for Inclusion and Belonging. Barnard's senior leadership will share updates from across the College and take time to answer your questions.

3:30 – 5 p.m. | Milbank Hall, Greenhouse Level
OPEN HOURS: ARTHUR ROSS GREENHOUSE
The Arthur Ross Greenhouse, atop Milbank Hall on Barnard’s campus, provides a rare NYC opportunity to enjoy nature and study plants. The conservatory houses about 450 different species of plants from varied climate zones and is utilized as a research and teaching facility, as well as a public space. Learn from our Student Greenhouse Assistants, who will be there to answer questions as you explore this remarkable facility at your own pace. You may also visit the Greenhouse on Saturday, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Getting to the Greenhouse: Proceed to the 4th floor of Milbank Hall via the stairs or elevator, located behind the double doors on the right. Once upstairs, turn right, and you’ll find the Greenhouse entrance down the hall on your left. Inside, take the stairs or small passenger elevator up to the 5th floor.

3:30 – 5 p.m. | Milstein Center, Room 104
OPEN HOUSE: DESIGN CENTER
The Design Center is an interdisciplinary makerspace for experimentation with materials and tools, supporting design projects as well as the pedagogy associated with making. Incorporating a broad tool set that includes 3D printers, laser and vinyl cutters, sewing and embroidery machines, soldering irons, woodworking tools, and more, the Design Center expands opportunities for design-centered thinking across the Barnard College curriculum. Come by to see the space and make a custom pin!

3:30 – 5 p.m. | Roy & Diana Vagelos Science Center
OPEN HOUSE: ROY & DIANA VAGELOS SCIENCE CENTER
Explore the new Roy and Diana Vagelos Science Center (RSDC)! This groundbreaking facility has transformed the former Altschul Hall into New York City’s first net-zero, operational carbon, all-electric academic science building. Opened this fall, the RDSC features state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms, nearly doubles Barnard’s research laboratory space and, for the first time, brings all five of its experimental science departments together under one roof.

3:30 – 5 p.m. | Futter Field (Rain Location: Barnard Hall, 4th Floor, James Room)
STUDENT SERVICES RESOURCE FAIR
Barnard’s outstanding student services areas support students with all facets of college life. Visit each office’s table at your own pace to engage with the staff members who lead these efforts and learn how they provide intellectual and social opportunities, promote student wellness, build community, and more. You will also have the opportunity to discuss your student’s Barnard experience thus far and ask any questions that are on your mind.

• Access Barnard — Access Barnard serves as the hub of College efforts to enhance the academic experiences and promote the inclusion and excellence of first-generation, low-income, and international students in their transition to and persistence through the Barnard experience. 
• Athena Center for Leadership — The Athena Center for Leadership is a catalyst for leadership development at Barnard College, empowering students to build the skills and confidence to lead in their own lives and make a meaningful difference in the world around them.
• Athletics — Established in 1983, the Columbia-Barnard Athletic Consortium enables Barnard athletes to compete as Columbia Lions, making Barnard the only women’s college in the country to compete in NCAA Division I athletics.
• Barnard Dining — Barnard Dining, the College’s on-site food service provider, believes that serving healthy, nutritious, and sustainability-forward food provides a foundation for successful learning.
• Barnard|Next — Barnard|Next offers courses, workshops, and events for learners at every stage — including our current undergraduates, high school students, parents and families, and alumnae — that provide opportunities for growth, discovery, and connections within Barnard's vibrant community.
• Beyond Barnard — Beyond Barnard provides lifelong support for students and graduates as they define, pursue, and achieve success in their careers and communities.
• Center for Accessibility Resources and Disability Services (CARDS) — CARDS is the focal point for meeting the needs of students with disabilities.
• Deans’ Office for Advising and Support — The Deans’ Office for Advising and Support is committed to supporting the academic success, personal development, and mental and physical well-being of all students.
• Francine A. LeFrak Foundation Center for Well-Being — The Francine A. LeFrak Foundation Center for Well-Being is at the center of the student experience, grounding financial, mental, and physical well-being as the foundation for lifelong success.
• Inclusion and Belonging — Committed to fostering an environment where every student, staff, and faculty member feels valued, heard, and included, the Office of Inclusion and Belonging advances pluralism and active engagement through core initiatives such as Courageous Conversations, Dialogue Labs, and our Fellows program.
• Nondiscrimination — The Office of Nondiscrimination upholds the College’s commitment to an environment free from discrimination, harassment, or retaliation through outreach, education, supportive, responsive and investigative services for all members of Barnard's community.
• Primary Care Health Service (PCHS) — PCHS cares for students’ physical health, providing primary and reproductive health care, preventive care, and treatment for illness and injury in a supportive, trauma-informed setting.
• Residential Life and Housing — Residential Life and Housing provides a safe environment to promote the educational experience and personal growth of all students, including by facilitating activities for residents like those featured today.
• Rosemary Furman Counseling Center — The Rosemary Furman Counseling Center supports students’ mental health by providing counseling, psychiatric care, crisis support, and other services to help students navigate challenges and strengthen their well-being.
• Student Experience and Engagement (SEE) — SEE is committed to building a campus community that values engagement, pluralism, and leadership through a diverse array of programs and activities.
• Sustainability and Climate Action — The Office of Sustainability and Climate Action works to reduce Barnard’s environmental impact and reach net zero emissions by 2040 through initiatives like sustainable food programs, circularity efforts, campus decarbonization, and opportunities for student engagement and leadership.

All times are listed in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Diana Center, Main Lobby
CHECK-IN & INFORMATION CENTER
Welcome! When you arrive on campus each day, please stop by to check in and pick up a name tag and program. If questions arise, Family Weekend staff will be available to assist you.

9:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Diana Center, Main Lobby
PARENTS COUNCIL TABLE
Stop by to say hello and discover more about the Barnard Parents Council. Find out how you can make a difference for the College and deepen your connection with the Barnard community. Membership is extended to parents who make a leadership gift to the Barnard Annual Fund. For more information, email parentsgiving@barnard.edu.

9:30 – 10:15 a.m. | Diana Center, Lower Level 1, Event Oval
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT — NOT YOUR PARENTS' PROPAGANDA: AUTHORITARIAN INFLUENCE IN THE AGE OF THE FEED (PROF. ALEXANDER COOLEY)
From Soviet radio broadcasts to TikTok feeds, the ways governments seek to influence foreign audiences have changed dramatically. Authoritarian states still censor at home, but abroad they increasingly compete for attention, working through influencers, entertainment, professional sports leagues, hired PR firms and, now, artificial intelligence. Their messages are becoming harder to distinguish from the ordinary content we encounter every day. Drawing on his recent book Dictating the Agenda, Professor Alexander Cooley uses examples from Russia, China, and the Gulf states to explore how authoritarian influence works and what it means for how we consume information.

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Diana Center, Lower Level 1, Event Oval
SUPPORTING YOUR STUDENT FROM AFAR: A FIRESIDE CHAT with LISA DAMOUR
Join clinical psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Lisa Damour P’26 and Dr. Andrea Bastiani Archibald, AVP and Constance Hess Williams ’66 Director of the Athena Center for Leadership, for an insightful fireside chat on navigating the unique emotional landscape of parenting emerging adults. This engaging conversation will offer practical guidance on supporting your college student's independence and well-being, while providing a reassuring space to reflect on this transitional chapter in your own lives.

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Futter Field (Rain Location: Barnard Hall, 4th Floor, James Room)
FALL FESTIVAL
Gather with other Barnard families to enjoy cider and donuts, hear a special performance from Barnard’s Bacchantae a cappella group, and celebrate Family Weekend together.

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Milbank Hall, Greenhouse Level
OPEN HOURS: ARTHUR ROSS GREENHOUSE
The Arthur Ross Greenhouse, atop Milbank Hall on Barnard’s campus, provides a rare NYC opportunity to enjoy nature and study plants. The conservatory has about 450 different species of plants from varied climate zones and is utilized as a research and teaching facility as well as a public space. Learn from our Student Greenhouse Assistants, who will be there to answer questions as you explore this remarkable facility at your own pace. 

Getting to the Greenhouse: Proceed to the 4th floor of Milbank Hall via the stairs or elevator, located behind the double doors on the right. Once upstairs, turn right, and you’ll find the Greenhouse entrance down the hall on your left. Inside, take the stairs or small passenger elevator up to the 5th floor.

LUNCH
Lunch may be purchased on campus in Hewitt Dining as well as at the many restaurants located throughout the neighborhood. Prepackaged sandwiches and salads are also available at Liz’s Place in the Diana Center along with coffee, beverages, and snacks. You may also visit the LeFrak Byte Kiosk in Barnard Hall for more healthy and delicious options. More information about on- and off-campus dining can be found on the Helpful Information page. 

1 – 1:45 p.m. | Diana Center, Lower Level 1, Event Oval
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT — THE IMPORTANT OF THE TEACHER-SCHOLAR MODEL FOR SUPPORTING STUDENT GROWTH AND LEARNING IN THE SCIENCES (PROF. RACHEL AUSTIN)
A teacher-scholar simultaneously teaches and creates new knowledge. Every institution of higher education strikes its own balance between these two seemingly different roles. Barnard College has a particularly effective balance, requiring a high level of scholarly accomplishment from its faculty who are here because of their commitment to teaching undergraduate women. In this talk, Rachel Austin, Diana T. and P. Roy Vagelos Professor of Chemistry, will highlight programs that encourage students to develop their creativity and skills as scientists, drawing examples from her own research program and ensuring time for questions and discussion.

Because of the College’s partnership with Columbia University, Barnard is the only women’s college where students can compete in NCAA Division I athletics. Cheer on our Barnard and Columbia student-athletes throughout the weekend!

Friday, 5 p.m. | Field Hockey vs. Harvard
Columbia Field Hockey Stadium at Baker Athletics Complex (533 W. 218th St.)
Neither registration nor tickets are required, and this event is free to attend. The stadium is accessible via the #1 subway train uptown to the 215 St. station.

Saturday, 1:30 p.m. | Football vs. Dartmouth — Homecoming
Robert K. Kraft Field at Lawrence A. Wien Stadium, Baker Athletics Complex (533 W. 218th St.)
Tickets for guests are required and may be purchased on the Columbia Athletics website. Current Barnard students can attend for free in the general admission sections by downloading their annual “one pass” to their mobile wallet, following these instructions. Complimentary shuttle buses (no food or beverage permitted) are available, departing from 116th St. and Broadway beginning at 10:30 a.m. and returning when the game ends. The stadium is also accessible via the #1 subway train uptown to the 215 St. station.

Saturday, 6  p.m. | Women’s Volleyball vs. Cornell*
Schiller Court at Levien Gymnasium, Morningside Heights Campus
Neither registration nor tickets are required, and this event is free to attend. Enter via the Northwest Corner Building on the southeast corner of Broadway and W. 120th St.

Saturday, 7 p.m. | Men’s Soccer vs. Yale
Rocco B. Commisso Soccer Stadium, Baker Athletics Complex (533 W. 218th St.)
Neither registration nor tickets are required, and this event is free to attend. The stadium is accessible via the #1 subway train uptown to the 215 St. station.

Sunday, 1 p.m. | Field Hockey vs. Rider
Columbia Field Hockey Stadium at Baker Athletics Complex (533 W. 218th St.)
Neither registration nor tickets are required, and this event is free to attend. The stadium is accessible via the #1 subway train uptown to the 215 St. station.

Friday – Monday | Women’s Tennis Ivy League Qualifier*
Philip and Cheryl Milstein Family Tennis Center at Baker Athletics Complex (533 W. 218th St.)
Neither registration nor tickets are required, and this event is free to attend. The stadium is accessible via the #1 subway train uptown to the 215 St. station. See the Women’s Tennis webpage for more information.

*Roster includes Barnard College students. 

THE THEATRE DEPARTMENT PRESENTS: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE BY HENRIK IBSEN
Adapted by Arthur Miller and directed by Shannon Sindelar

With An Enemy of the People, Ibsen draws an array of powerful, nuanced figures, and shows us that everyone — the politician, the working man, the liberal progressive — is capable of falling prey to the dangers of groupthink. When we silence, we turn away from debate and discussion, we lose the free press, we lose the public town hall, we lose conversations around the kitchen table. 
      — Shannon Sindelar, director

An Enemy of the People will be presented four times throughout the weekend: Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m., and Saturday at 7 p.m. 

Featuring Barnard and Columbia students, the show runs approximately two hours and takes place in the Minor Latham Playhouse (Milbank Hall, Room 118). Tickets are $7 for current Barnard/Columbia students and $14 for guests. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Barnard College Theatre Department page on Eventbrite.

COMMUNITY LUNCH RECEPTION, KRAFT CENTER FOR JEWISH STUDENT LIFE
Friday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | The Kraft Center for Jewish Student Life, 606 W. 115th St.
Join the Columbia/Barnard Hillel community at the Kraft Center for a community lunch. Hillel professionals and student leaders will be available to answer any questions you may have and provide building tours. Advance registration is requested via the Columbia/Barnard Hillel website.

JUMMAH, COLUMBIA MUSLIM LIFE
Friday, 1:15 p.m. | Earl Hall, Auditorium, Columbia’s Morningside Heights campus
Attend weekly Jummah prayer with Columbia Muslim Life.

WEEKLY BHAJANS, ST. PAUL’S CHAPEL, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Friday, 6 p.m. | St. Paul’s Chapel, Choir Room, Columbia’s Morningside Heights campus
Join the Columbia Hindu Students Organization for weekly Friday bhajans (devotional songs and prayers).

SHABBAT DINNER AND SERVICES, KRAFT CENTER FOR JEWISH STUDENT LIFE
Friday, 7:30 p.m. | The Kraft Center for Jewish Student Life, 606 W. 115th St.
Join us for Kraft Shabbat Dinner, our weekly pluralistic undergraduate Shabbat meal. Before dinner, Conservative (Koach), Orthodox (Yavneh), and Reform (Kesher) services will be offered. Service times will be announced closer to the date. Advance registration is requested via the Columbia/Barnard Hillel website.

SHABBAT LUNCH
Saturday, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. | On Barnard's campus; location shared with registrants
Join your student and the Barnard kosher community at Shabbat Lunch, prepared by the Hewitt Kosher Servery under the supervision of the mashgiach. The cost is $16 per guest, and advance registration via Barnard Dining is required by Tuesday, October 22, at 12 p.m using this form.

SUNDAY BRUNCH, KRAFT CENTER FOR JEWISH STUDENT LIFE
Sunday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | The Kraft Center for Jewish Student Life, 606 W. 115th St.
As Family Weekend comes to a close, join the Kraft Center for brunch to learn more about their work and connect with other students and families. Advance registration is requested via the Columbia/Barnard Hillel website.

EPISCOPAL WORSHIP, ST. PAUL’S CHAPEL, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Sunday, 6:15 p.m. | St. Paul’s Chapel, Columbia’s Morningside Heights campus
Attend weekly Episcopal worship in St. Paul’s Chapel.

CATHOLIC MASS
Various times | Church of Notre Dame, 405 W. 114th St.
Attend a Catholic mass at the Church of Notre Dame Monday through Friday at 12:10 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (French), and 5 p.m. (Student Mass). 

MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS WALKING TOUR
Wander through one of New York City’s most historic neighborhoods at your own pace. This self-guided tour highlights grand landmarks, quiet gardens, and striking sculptures — inviting you to simply enjoy the beauty, history, and character of Morningside Heights as you go. Access the tour here.

MOVING BODY — MOVING IMAGE FESTIVAL | Movement Lab, Milstein Center, LL020
Friday, 3–6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Stop by to view film installations from Moving Body — Moving Image, a biennial thematic screendance festival spanning experimental, documentary, and narrative films. This year’s works consider the role of the immigrant body, both on camera and behind the scenes. What emerged is a poetic take on identity, belonging, migration, and more. For more information, visit the Festival’s website. 

REPRESENTATION @ 250 | Milstein Center, 1st and 2nd Floors
On the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Barnard invited student, faculty, and staff artists to explore the concept of representation as a foundational component of a democracy. Who is, and who has been, represented by the phrase “the people,” and who is excluded? Who is considered an “American” — and who gets to decide? They expand the idea of representation beyond individuals to include intangible experiences and histories that have been erased. What escapes representation, and what can or cannot be truthfully represented with the physical and material tools at hand? How do we, the audience, help to shape the story? Click here to learn more in the online companion to the exhibition.

STUDENT ARTWORK | Diana Center, 4th Floor
Explore the fourth floor of the Diana Center to view artwork created by Barnard and Columbia students within the Art History department and Visual Arts specialization! On view, you'll find pieces from the following courses: 

• Hallway: Annabel Daou’s “Painting I," “Painting II," and “Synthesis: Mixed Media Studio” — gestural works using wire, string, tape, and marking tools created in 3–5 minute sessions while listening to a student-curated playlist. 
• Stairwell: John Miller’s “Supervised Projects in Photography” from the Spring 2026 semester.

GIVING DAY 2026
Save the date: Giving Day 2026 is October 28, and we need you #ALLINFORBARNARD! For 24 hours Barnard will join all of Columbia University’s schools and programs in friendly competition to raise critical support and show our pride. Every gift to Barnard on Giving Day helps us unlock challenge funds, and every dollar supports students' ability to pursue their dreams, no matter their financial situation. Make your gift on October 28 at barnard.edu/giving-day.