Happy February! This week’s events include indoor roller skating in Roone, a business conference by the Columbia Women’s Business Society, and a World Leader’s Forum event on Nordic-Baltic Voices on Critical Geopolitical Issues.

Staff Writers Hattie Engelke and Ava Schwabecher attended an inspiring and informative conversation on abortion rights and reproductive justice featuring activist Byllye Avery.

This week, many leading scholars and historians will share their books and research on the events and aftermath of the Holocaust in commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. To close the week out, attend Barnard President Rosenbury’s inauguration ceremony and celebration.

On Thursday, Staff Writer Luken Sloan attended the Undergraduate Community Initiative’s first event—a celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a commitment to following in his footsteps in order to further community.

As you get back into the swing of things, procrastinate your school work for a bit to check out this week’s events! Take your pick of the past, present, or future with events covering deep dives into historical archives, ways to manage your stress, and predictions for peace in the Middle East.

Welcome back to campus! Bwog hopes you enjoyed a relaxing winter break and the snowy start to the semester. Kick off the Spring semester right with this week’s events roundup! Here at Bwog, we do our best to bring your attention to important guest lecturers and special events on campus. If you have a correction […]

Last Friday, Staff Writer Elisha Dura attended Dr. Natalie Adler’s lecture on Harry Denny, a prominent figure in writing studies. The lecture is part of the Undergraduate Writing Program and GSAS Writing Studio’s “Names You Should Know in Writing Studies” lecture series. 

On Tuesday, Staff Writer Maren Frey attended a talk hosted by Columbia Art Market Society and Columbia Venture Partners where Devang Thakkar, the Head of Christie’s Ventures, shared his insights on his professional journey, NFTs, and the intersection of art and venture capitalism. 

This past Thursday, Staff Writer Olivia Chiroiu attended “The Spiritual Life of Social Movements,” a lecture by Professor Nyle Fort as part of the Thursday lecture series hosted by The Society of Fellows. 

As classes come to an end, take a break from your studies to continue learning by exploring your interests outside the classroom. This week’s “Every Event On Campus” features the analysis of Guatemala’s political crisis, the annual Beyond Content lecture series, and the launch of a new series on social work and social movements.

On Monday, December 4, a faculty roundtable titled “On Feminism and Palestine” examined the history of Palestine and the ongoing violence in Gaza from feminist, queer, and postcolonial frameworks.

Staff Writer Ava Schwabecher attended the keynote conversation between Angela Davis and Barbara Ransby at the Ella Baker National One-Day Symposium. The world-renowned political activists discussed the Black radical feminist tradition, the reverberations of Ella Baker’s legacy, and their experiences as part of the Free Palestine Movement.

Barnard Zine’s Library taught us that journaling in all its forms can be a deeply personal and important ritual.

Happy first week of December! This week’s events include a student-led panel on immigration advocacy, a panel on the Espionage Act, and a half-day workshop on storytelling in times of crisis.

Staff Writer Tara Lago attended the 23rd Annual Mr. Philippines pageant hosted by Columbia University’s Liga Filipina and NYU’s International Filipino Association.