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.

Does anyone else miss the DIG scaffolding?

Did someone say new subways?

“Where Art Thou” is a weekly guide to interesting and notable lectures, events, and performances for the literary/musically/theatrically-inclined.

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. 

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.

No, not that one. The other one.

Welcome back to Science Fair, Bwog’s weekly roundup of science events happening around campus. As always, email science@bwog.com if you want your event featured.

Welcome back to Science Fair, Bwog’s weekly roundup of science events happening around campus. As always, email science@bwog.com if you want your event featured, and enjoy your Thanksgiving break!

Erika Avallone, Bwog Staff Writer, attended the final event of this fall’s Writers at Barnard. Led by Creative Writing Director Jhumpa Lahiri, alumna and author Idra Novey gave a reading of her newest book, “Take What You Need,” and engaged in inquisitive conversation. 

In the latest “Art + Life” discussion, Hilary Leichter (MFA ‘12) interviewed Hernan Díaz, who was awarded the 2023 Pulitzer prize in fiction for his novel Trust.

On Monday, November 13, Staff Writer Maren Frey attended an event where Stuart Weitzman shared his insights on all things, from his muses to branding to the famous “Million Dollar Shoe,” in an event in the Diana Event Oval in collaboration with the Columbia University Fashion Society and Barnard’s Francine A. LeFrak Foundation Center for […]