Yonina Jacobson '93 helping to move Avital Jacobson '17 into Sulzberger during Avital's first week at Barnard in 2013. Avital says, "My mother has supported me in too many ways to count throughout my years at Barnard. Whether it be through editing my essays, driving into the city for a dinner date, or simply listening about my classes, she supports me on a daily basis. She is smart, driven, thoughtful, and teaches me on a daily basis what it means to be a strong and independent woman."

Talia Cuddeback '17 and Meg Storey '81. "I sincerely believe that I would not have been able to get through college without the support, wisdom, advice, and love from my mom," says Talia. "She has helped edit my papers, encouraged me to challenge myself in my academic and extracurricular pursuits, and had faith in me when I did not have it in myself. As my best friend, my confidant, my role model, and my cheerleader, my mom has always been on my side. I am forever grateful for all that she has done for me and all that she has taught me along the way. Through tough classes, friend drama, internship crises and more, my mom has been helping me every step of the way. I am so lucky that we get to share Barnard memories together!"

From left to right: Aunt Edana Desatnick, Naomi Batzer '17, and Melissa Heller '86 at Naomi's Columbia rugby game. "My mother taught me that it's okay to be a strong woman, with her own thoughts and passions," says Naomi. "She encouraged me to go toe to toe with men and be unafraid when expressing my ideas. She taught me how to be a fierce competitor and to never give up. She's the strongest woman I know." 

Julia Dachs '17 and Ann Dachs '81. "My mother has been by my side (literally—she works at Barnard) throughout my four years here," says Julia. "Her support, advice on which events to attend and opportunities to take part in on campus, and general guidance throughout my college experience is something I have not taken for granted. I am happy to continue our family's Barnard legacy and couldn't have done it without my mom!"