Mikhail Zygar, a renowned writer and journalist, spoke at the Harriman Institute regarding his new book and the beliefs and narratives that led to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

On Monday, Bwog Staff Writers Harriet Engelke and Serena Saad attended a women’s health panel hosted by Planned Parenthood Generation of Columbia.  Content warning: Mentions of sexual assault. 

This week’s “Every Event on Campus” is full of events delving into a wide range of political issues, from a bipartisan student debate to an international symposium on the aftermath of Latin American dictatorships. If you’re not particularly interested in politics, don’t fret; there are always other interesting events happening on campus!

In her first official address to the university, the newly inaugurated President Minouche Shafik proposed a new social contract between universities and society, while three groups of protesters chanted on.

Last Wednesday, Bwog Staff Writer Sabine Ebanks attended a talk on the changing order of the Middle East with Professor Rashid Khalidi.

This week’s “Every Event On Campus” is full of inaugurations. From the opening event of the new series “Culture on the Corner” at The Forum to the investiture ceremony of President Shafik, don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate these many firsts! 

Staff Writer Clara Goldberg attended a lecture with award–winning author Nafissa Thompson-Spires.

On Tuesday, Staff Writer Adria Marin attended Barnard’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’s “Studying the Now: Affirmative Action” discussion regarding institutional diversity policies and practices, moderated by President Rosenbury, Professor Melissa Murray, and VP Jennifer Rosales of DEI. 

On Monday, Staff Writers Charlie Bonkowsky and Izagani Aquino attended “The Protection of Civilians in Armed Combat,” a talk by the Dutch Minister of Defense Kajsa Ollongren.

Staff Writer Tara Lago reflects on a beautiful art form, collaboration, and reconnecting with old friends.

On Friday, Deputy Arts Editor Isa RingswaldEgan attended the Barnard Center for Research on Women’s (BCRW) “Feminist Revolution in Iran: Reflections on Year One,” a conversation between feminist Iranian scholars Bahareh Badiei, Kiana Karimi, N. of the Begoo Collective, and Dr. Fatemeh Shams, moderated by Barnard professor Manijeh Moradian. 

On Thursday, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis condemned Russian aggression and emphasized the need for a united international community.

Happy first full week of fall! Events this week include a book launch, a discussion with the Dutch Minister of Defense, and a panel analysis on the effects of the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision on affirmative action in college admissions.

This Friday, students and alumni gathered in Low Rotunda to attend the final event of this year’s World Leaders Forum. The event featured President Santiago Peña Palacios, who assumed office a month ago as a member of Paraguay’s conservative Colorado Party. Peña gave a short speech, then sat down for a Q&A session facilitated by […]

This Monday, Events Editor Alison Hog attended the first of Columbia’s World Leaders Forum events: a conversation with President Abinader Corona, the president of the Dominican Republic.