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Welcome, Norah
Norah's first moments outside the womb
Date: 01/17/2007
I took this picture only a minute or so after Norah was born and she took her first breath.
A Big Relief
Patricia and Norah recover moments after birth.
Date: 01/17/2007
Patricia and Norah recover from birth moments after Norah popped out.
The Midwives Weigh Norah
Midwife Regina Foran and Birth Assistant Aimee Crane weigh Norah
Date: 01/17/2007
Midwife Regina Foran of
Birthcare and Women's Health
of Alexandria spots birth assistant Aimee Crane as she holds Norah in a spring scale to measure her birth weight.
A Well Deserved Rest
Patricia rests after giving birth
Date: 01/17/2007
Patricia rests after giving birth to Norah.
The Midwives Consult
Midiwife Regina Foran and Birth Assistant Aimee Crane examine the spring scale
Date: 01/17/2007
Regina instructs Aimee Crane on the fine points of using the scale used to measure newborns at a home birth.
Daddy's Girl
Richard snuggles with Norah
Date: 01/17/2007
Richard looks at his new baby daughter, Norah, while the midwives help Patricia get cleaned up after birth.
Daddy Kisses
Richard gives Norah a kiss on the forehead
Date: 01/17/2007
Resting Perfectly
Norah rests on her parent's bed shortly after birth
Date: 01/17/2007
Even Newborn Drool Is Cute
Norah blows spit bubbles shortly after birth
Date: 01/17/2007
Proud Namesake
Carolyn Pool holds her newest granddaughter and namesake, Norah Carolyn Bullington-McGuire
Date: 01/19/2007
Yes, we still had our Christmas tree up on January 17th. We only put it up on December 24th, so it was still in OK shape, though.
Grammy B. With Norah
Proud grandmother Belinda Jones holds Norah
Date: 01/17/2007
Photo Credit: Copyright 2007 Philip Jones
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Quote from: P-Siddy on August 13, 2013, 09:30 PMThe Hound (he is purportedly dead, but no body no proof)The Hound isn't dead as he was the gardener? (going on memory) with the monks.
The Hound (he is purportedly dead, but no body no proof)
The Varys/Illario thing totally clueless to me when I first read it too but after rereading it makes total sense. And it sets up the whole Mormont betrayal and Dance with Dragons Targaryen surprise as well. Part of me wonders if Varys know about Jon too...and he is pulling the strings with him as well. Which is why he wanted Ned Stark alive.
Half-way through book 3.But you should really read the whole series from the beginning.
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Wouldn't you know it: Gabriel Warde – a bonafide Irishman! – took top honors in the 2012 Young European Truck Driver (YETD) competition this weekend in Södertälje, Sweden. He beat out 23 finalists to win the YETD crown for 2012 – and did it before some 10,000 spectators, according to Swedish truck maker Scania (which has sponsored this Europe-wide event for five years now) to boot.
According to the OEM, Warde (at right) lagged in seventh place after the qualification rounds, but dialed it all together in the finals to win first place – taking home a brand new Scania R-series highway tractor, valued at 100,000 Euros (a sticker price that equates to over $127,000).
Dmitrey Semenov from Russia placed second with Stephen Lacombe of France placing third – no mean feat as the annual YETD competition pulls from a pool of over 17,000 truck drivers under age 35 from 24 European countries.
Scania noted that the final rounds last two days and involve three challenges pegged with some pretty cool names – "Combo," "Knock the King" and "Super Z" – that are all about testing a wide variety of truck driver skill sets: defensive driving, fuel-economy driving, cargo securing, pre-trip checks, and safe maneuvering.
You can see how those three main tests are laid out below:
The Combo
Knock the King
Super Z
Yet Erik Ljungberg, Scania's senior VP and head of corporate relations, stressed that whole point of the annual YETD event is to highlight the critical role the truck driver plays in the freight industry and also help attract more young people to the driving profession.
"The driver is absolutely the most important factor in heavy vehicle transport," he explained. "Vehicles and infrastructure are obviously of major significance, but fuel-efficient and safe driving is primarily a matter of human behavior."
Ljungberg added that, through the YETD competition, Scania wants to help raise the status of professional drivers and emphasize their great importance to the profitability of transport companies and to road safety, as well as to the reduced environmental impact.
Scania also noted that its YETD event is endorsed by the European Commission and the International Road Transport Union, with Michelin and Volkswagen also helping out as sponsors. Scania is also running similar competitions in Latin America, Africa and Asia, with the all of those competitions held this year attracting some 70,000 contestants worldwide.


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Last July, I did a post on the home of Andy Singer, founder of Visual Comfort and his wife, Gayle, which was featured in the August 2008 issue of House Beautiful. My husband happens to work for Visual Comfort, the big brother company to Circa Lighting , (owned by Andy Singer's sister, Gale Singer) and we had the pleasure of seeing the Singer's home in person over the weekend. To say that it is even more beautiful in person would be a total understatement! The gorgeous, classic interiors were designed by Houston's premier interior designer, J.Randall Powers.
The expansive, 7,500 square foot home was modeled after an Italian Villa and exudes just as much warmth as it does elegance. I know that House Beautiful had to edit what it could show of the house within the confines of the magazine, but I was still so surprised by so many gorgeous elements of the home that were left out of the article. Since I do not have specific requirements for the articles I publish on La Dolce Vita, I wanted to share some elements that were not the main focus of the magazine article, as well as some rooms that may look familiar to you. The home is incredibly tasteful and features all of the finest finishes you can imagine.
This powder bathroom is so striking in person. The walls are covered in chocolate linen and the sink is carrara marble.
Another shot of the downstairs powder bath
Framed antique intaglios by Liz Spralding available at Memorial Antiques and Interiors
This little alcove with an antique bench is directly across from the powder room.
I hope you've enjoyed my tour of this gorgeous home!
Visual Comfort Lighting is available through Circa Lighting.


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A foundation since 2016, United Way Spain believes that « Sólo un esfuerzo común logra el bien común. » that is: Only a collective effort will lead to the common good.
In Spain today, almost 25.8% of the youth is neither studying nor working, 4 out of 10 are overweight, 10% of the families cannot pay at least one commodity each month, and 20% of the elderly live in solitude.
In response to these dramatic issues, and in partnership with civil organizations, American and European corporate leaders, such as Airbus, Lenovo, Lilly or John Deere, universities and volunteers, United Way Spain develops innovative approaches and programs in Education, Income and Health.
One of United Way Spain's contributions to the common good is the Flying Challenge (aka Youth Challenge), a joint initiative of the Airbus Foundation and United Way that in Spain have been joint by John Deere. This global endeavor is a year long effort to offer students about their alternative education paths, train them in entrepreneurships, and accompany them as they make their first career choices. We know that high-school students who are informed, trained and accompanied, are more likely to remain at school.
The project is made possible thanks to the commitment of corporate volunteers who act as classroom mentors during the school year and as professional role models in the annual careers fairs. Our efforts deliver results: in 2016, 50% of the students improved their grades, 64% of them find new employment opportunities, and 84 % gain a better understanding on alternative training options.
We also know that IT, if properly used, is an excellent tool to achieve school success and advance social integration. That is why, in partnership with Lenovo and Save the Children, we equip after-school centers for children at risk of social exclusion and, with the support of corporate volunteers, offer young kids the expertise they need for the wise use of the donated equipment.
And while we see the value of investing in the future generations, United Way Spain also treasures the wellbeing of our old citizens. With the support of the Lilly Foundation, United Way Spain, in coordination with the health authorities and the support local of civil organizations, offers weekly companionship to aged citizens living in solitude.
United Way Spain works with local and international NGOs such as YMCA, Cadigenia, Ashoka, Save the Children, Desarrollo y Asistencia and others, with national and international corporations, public institutions, corporate volunteers and private citizens.
We are all about bringing together the efforts of many for the common good of all.


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Best Of :: Shopping & Services
The MTA sure has gone a long way in the past couple of years toward promoting its transit system as an effective cost-cutting measure against soaring gas prices and traffic-choked commutes. The marketing scheme has been effective, yet not foolproof in the face of costs. They did, eventually, have to bump that day pass up to five dollars from three. Meanwhile, the LADOT somehow manages to run a tremendously effective and wider-reaching DASH bus system than ever ... and it's still only a quarter. Yep, one-third to one-fourth what it costs you to wash your clothes. True, the system is slightly less straightforward than memorizing which number runs on which east-west or north-south thoroughfare, but it's well worth it to take a moment to jot down the DASH lines that serve your area. (You might be surprised at the reach of some; Beachwood Canyon, you got your own line, you know!) Leave the car in the garage, get out and see the city on loose change. DASH runs seven days a week on 30 lines, plus seven serving the downtown area, ladottransit.com.—Nicole Campos
Nothing gets a bargain shopper's adrenaline going more then the flying elbows and flying fabrics that is the experience of the legendary Jet Rag parking-lot dollar sale. Every Sunday, hung-over hipsters, aging drag queens, and clothing dealers get on their knees among piles of colorful clothing to fight over polyester disco dresses and vintage bowling shirts. Some of my finds over the years have included antique saris, a brand new pair of Joe's jeans, and handmade silk scarves. Get there early and hang around; they open up bags and bales of clothes hourly. Oh, and they only take cash. Bring 10 bucks and find a whole new wardrobe. 825 N. La Brea Ave., W. Hlywd., (323) 939-0528. Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.—Elizabeth Bernheim
The cozy Native boutique is in Franklin Village right next to the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and Birds, and directly across from the Church of Scientology Celebrity Center. You'll like this funky store if you shop the fashions at Melrose Avenue's Jigsaw or Planet Funk. For shoppers on a tight budget, though, there are some great finds on its outdoor rack — many really cute items for $20. Every week there's a new sidewalk selection, often including flowery, Gypsy-style tops, summer halter dresses and formal, shiny, evening gowns. We saw one shopper pick up a sweet fuschia-colored gown for just $20. The location is handy to the Hollywood Freeway (Gower exit), although it can take a bit of patience to find parking. They're open late so if you're in a crisis, facing a last-minute date or party and need something great but quick, one of the friendly staffers can set you up. Our preferred tactic is to shop, then gorge nearby at one of the the French, Japanese or Italian restaurants. 5915 Franklin Ave., Hlywd. (323) 962-7710. Open daily.—Christine Pelisek
A two-block span along Crenshaw Boulevard is almost exclusively home to barbershops, and if you're a young or an old man, or a woman who wears her hair cropped close, there's at least one establishment on Barber's Row that will scrape and/or shape the stuff growing on your cranium. The best and most unique of these is known alternately as King of Cuts and Magic Shears. Located in the same spot since 1982, it's bright and well-lit, has parquet floors and comfy chairs. It's a contrast to many of its competitors that provide a whiff of edgy danger, when what you really want is good, basic grooming. King's barbers are both male and female — some are even siblings — who toss each other playful back-and-forths with a warmth that's catchy. "This is a Christian establishment," explains owner Chris, whose bald head, gold teeth and tattoos belie his mild-mannered mien. "There's no cursing allowed in here, especially taking the Lord's name in vain, and no open containers allowed." You can get the trash talk elsewhere on Crenshaw with your haircut, but for a reasonably priced, competent cut or shave with a smile, this is the spot. 4283 Crenshaw Blvd., L.A. (323) 299-8459. Open daily.—Juliette Akinyi Ochieng
There's an afternoon drive around long-dry Chatsworth Reservoir that gives you a hint of what L.A. was like when Indian trails were in use, stage coaches ran through and ranchers had not yet carved up the Valley. The route north from the Ventura Freeway along Valley Circle Drive (don't take the unattractive route south from the 118 freeway) takes you along the vast, fenced meadows and hillocks that once encircled the abandoned reservoir. The undulating drive turns east, where a bright-red house touts firewood for sale, and the miniature white-brick Lake Manor Chapel advertises "God will wipe away every tear." Soon you'll reach Log Cabin Mercantile Company, a log cabin jammed with a strange jumble: well-priced vintage jewelry, cleverly potted cacti, and, unexpectedly, a small rack of designer European clothes priced like a Loehmann's backroom sales event. Seen on recent visits: a powder blue leather motorcycle jacket for $120, and taupe linen shorts for $25. But the place is best known for its ironwork and sculptures outside: garden benches, outdoor etagères and lovely stands with just the right amount of rust; at $40 to $200 the items are priced at half of what you'd pay in Santa Monica. Adorable garden "animals" made from potato-sized river rocks have nutty, iron-wire legs, whiskers and wings, many going for less than $40. The grounds are a junk museum strewn with an antique foot-powered grinder, a human-drawn iron fire-hose wheel, and a carved, iron-strapped bridge said to have been used by elephants. 23300 Valley Circle Blvd., Chatsworth Lake. (818) 812-8034. Open weekends only.—Jill Stewart
When Sausalito-based Heath Ceramics recently opened an L.A. store, the hearts of midcentury American design-lovers rejoiced, but their pocketbooks groaned. They knew they'd have to make that eternal choice: cheap but disposable, or costly but well-made. Heath is known for its clean-lined, warmly minimalist clay bowls, plates, cups, casseroles and pottery. Yes, $42 for a plate and $27 for a mug is exponentially more expensive than 50 cents for the mass-produced cheapo stuff at Ikea. But Heath's steeper prices reflect the cost of producing substantial, beautiful products in a socially and environmentally conscious way. The company is run by artisans in a globally outsourced world run by megacorporations. Heath's classic, simple — and above all supremely functional — tableware is designed to resist trends and last a lifetime. 7525 Beverly Blvd., L.A. (323) 965-0800, heathceramics.com.—Gendy Alimurung
Finding inexpensive wine is easy. The trick is scoring those bargain sips that you want to buy again — and serve to your dinner guests. K&L Wine Merchants is the kind of place you can walk into with $100 in your pocket and leave with 10, maybe even 12 interesting bottles. They do it by cutting out the middleman and going straight to wineries to stock their shelves. Regular staff tastings help, too. But habitual drinkers, consider yourself forewarned. Once the staff gets a hankering for another wine, or the supply well from a small winery quickly runs dry, your true love may be replaced by the next favorite sip, say a 2007 Jean-François Merieau Gamay for $8 (it is $18 elsewhere) or a 2008 Redtree California Pinot Noir. For most of us, that's half the fun of hunting here, but if you've eaten meatloaf every Tuesday night for the past 20 years, this wine shop probably isn't for you. 1400 Vine St., Hlywd. (323) 464-9463, klwines.com.—Jenn Garbee
What's better than a half-price sale at Forever 21? More than 22,000 pieces of reasonably priced vintage and costume jewelry all under one roof. That's what former librarian Eleanor Goodchild thought, too, when she pulled her nose out of the books and opened in 1996 Collectible Glitz Miss La De Da's, on Canoga Park's Antique Row. Her little shop is a treasure chest on steroids, with blazing color, sparkle and glitter exploding from every corner. Thankfully, Goodchild organizes her stock according to color and style, so you'll find stations for Bakelite, Victorian, Edwardian, Deco, American Indian, pearls, emeralds, copper, amber, sterling, Mexican silver, American flags, Christmas trees, religious icons, and every animal in nature (including sea horses). The sales are ongoing, but this isn't a place for garage-sale garbage. Goodchild enlists professional buyers and works with probate attorneys and private clients to offer only the best stash from the 1860s on. Set aside at least an hour so you can see everything. Cookies are placed throughout the store for sustenance. 21435 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. (818) 347-9343, collectibleglitz.com.—Heidi Dvorak
We can't say with certainty who came up with the idea first, but there are at least two L.A. entities that have helped reinvent the classic band T-shirt over the past few months. In terms of chronological release, local indie start-up Friends of Friends Music debuted the technology with its inaugural project, Friends of Friends Vol. 1, an EP of music by Daedelus and Jogger (plus remixes by folks like Nosaj Thing) that came on neither plastic nor vinyl, but on a compostable tag (a download card made of plantable seed paper) attached to an organic cotton tee. The shirt sports the album art, naturally, which in this case was custom-made by beloved local husband-and-wife design team Kozyndan. But a scant few months later, celeb-touted Ladera Heights fashion imprint LnA announced The Music Tee, which is basically the same thing but with bigger names – Mos Def's The Ecstatic was the first album to get the wearable treatment. Some of LnA's subsequent releases have left a bit to be desired musically speaking (here's looking at you, She Wants Revenge), but it's the thought that counts. Perez Hilton is among The Music Tee's admirers, so expect more from this new musical medium. themusictee.com.—Chris Martins
Beauty supply stores provoke our inner Spock. No, not the guy who pronounces everything human to be "illogical," but the one who finds the idiosyncrasies of humans "fascinating." The sheer volume and variety of products marketed and devoted to giving the species a pleasing look and smell would be overwhelming if we didn't find it to be so much fun just to browse through. Naturally, beauty supply stores cater to the predominate race of the customers in the area. Basket Beauty Supply in Inglewood carries a large and eclectic section for black hair care: brands like Crème of Nature coloring, all manner of relaxers, hair scalp and skin oil, many products labeled with the word "African," plus old-school products like Pinks, Sporting Waves, Duke, Sulphur 8 and Murray's pomade, which may or may not remind us of our grandpas. Then there are the "food" items: Castor Oil hair treatment, Olive Oil shine moisturizer, Hairaerobics, Spearmint Spritz, Sea Kelp Shampoo and Conditioner and "hair mayonnaise." And there are the basics like Noxzema and baby oil and Vaseline. Either way, your fellow man or woman will have great hair and soft skin. Full disclosure: We bought an eyebrow pencil. 132 S. Market St., Inglewood. (310) 677-9419.—Juliette Akinyi Ochieng
Don't be intimidated by the uber-chicness of avant-garde fashionista favorite Opening Ceremony. The sales associates, while impossibly hip, are friendly and will mostly leave you alone to browse if that's what you desire. The store — actually several stores within a store — is a surprisingly inviting place, sprawling but not scarily minimalist, with unusual jewelry in tiny glass vitrines and clothes, shoes and bags displayed in cozy warrens designed for wandering. It's as if some It Couple's very stylish, very cutting-edge wardrobe got out of control and took over their entire apartment building. That wardrobe consists of dresses by Tsumori Chisato, tiny little Acne jeans, Alexander Wang cardigans, Comme des Garçons leather wallets, Boy by Band of Outsiders blazers, drapey Hussein Chalayan contraptions, and hand-knit Rodarte skirts. Opening Ceremony caters to all levels of fashion forwardness — novice, intermediate, and supersnob — and is a requisite stop on your way to true label whoredom. 451 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A. (310) 652-1120, openingceremony.us.—Gendy Alimurung
Echo Park nonprofit Machine Project is a do-it-yourselfer's dream. The humble storefront, on Alvarado just north of Sunset, offers affordable instruction in everything from quilting to computer programming, not to mention plenty of classes for the acoustically inclined. A recent two-parter involved: (a) building an underwater microphone out of cheap hardware store parts, and (b) taking a trip to Echo Lake to test out the goods. And if you'd taken the early-May workshop on "DIY Digital Sampler Design," you'd be halfway to an atmospheric audio experiment of your own holistic design. Machine Project director Mark Allen hosts a recurring class that teaches basic soldering through the act of building a working synthesizer, and he sees projects like these — conceived to be accessible to all comers, regardless of experience — as belonging to a bigger trend. "We're at a point where people are interested in having some agency over the culture that they produce and consume," says Allen, "and that ranges from how to make food to thinking about music as something produced by and for a community itself. There's a big difference in the feeling you get building a synthesizer versus buying one." Occasionally that feeling is one of mild electric shock, but we think it's worth the burn. 1200-D N. Alvarado St., Echo Park. (213) 483-8761, machineproject.com.—Chris Martins


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By Blogger May 3, 2012
I've been brave lately and I've been chronicling some of the steps I've been taking to make my house a home, from furniture redo's like my grey end table to simple space brighteners like my coffee corner. Not every step of turning a house into a home is major step, or a major expense. Sometimes it's just a simple addition. One of the things I crossed off my to-do list was the hanging of a mirror I scored at a garage sale for $5!


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General Information about our Summer Programs
Are the residence halls air conditioned?
Yes. Sulzberger Hall is air conditioned.
Is the program co-ed?
No. Our programs are only open to female-identified students in an effort to uphold the mission of Barnard College to educate young women.
How safe is Barnard's campus?
Morningside Heights is the 5th safest precinct in New York City. For further information, please see information from the Office of Public Safety .
Can I commute?
We offer commuter options for the 1-week and 4-week Summer in the City and Summer Science Seminar ONLY. You must be a residential student in order to participate in YWLI, Dance in the City, and Athena Summer Innovation Institute because of the collaborative nature of the projects for those programs.
Are there any prerequisites to any of the programs or courses?
Unless otherwise noted on the course description, courses do not require any prerequisites. See the Dance in the City page for more information regarding expectations for that program.
Application Process
When is the deadline to apply?
Applications will be available by Mid-December. The deadline to apply is MAY 27, 2019. Admissions decisions will be made on a rolling admission basis. Apply early for the greatest number of class options.
I thought all my application materials were sent in. Why does my application say pending?
An indication of 'pending' on your registration does not necessarily mean that we have not received your materials. We do not track materials using the website. You may send us an email if you are concerned about receipt of your documentation.
I'm homeschooled; what should I do about recommendations?
We require at least one recommendation from a non-parent that assesses the student's academic performance. If the only individuals involved in instruction are parents, we accept recommendations for work done in a group situation, extra-curricular, or job setting that speak to a sense of effort, responsibility, teamwork, intellectual curiosity, or particular skills. On occasion, a request may be made for additional recommendation letters.
When will I be notified of the decision?
Decisions are made on a rolling basis. You should receive a decision within 15 business days of the office receiving a completed application. It is up to the student to make sure that all parts of the application have been received by the office.
Can I apply to multiple programs? (i.e., SITC and YWLI; S-Cubed and Dance; Liberal SITC and ASII, etc.)
Yes. If the two programs' dates do not conflict, you may apply to both programs. HOWEVER, if a student is accepted into one of the programs, preference for admission into the second program will go to those students who have not applied to two programs. If an applicant is closed out of the program for which she applies, the Office of Pre-College Programs will automatically select you for your second choice. If your second choice is more expensive than your first the Pre-College Office staff will contact you to discuss. If a student is attending two programs, please note the following:
- If a student decides not to attend the second program after starting the first, note our refund policy.
I just graduated from high school, can I still apply now to any of Barnard's Pre-College Programs?
No. Unfortunately, our programs are geared toward rising high school students only.
Do you offer scholarships?
We offer limited scholarships to those students who demonstrate need. There will be one full scholarship awarded for each of the six programs. No merit scholarships are awarded. In addition, aid is not provided for international students. Please note that there is a separate Scholarship Application that must be filled out in addition to the program application. The deadline for the Scholarship Application is TBD. See our Scholarship page for more information.
How old do I have to be to participate in the program?
The Summer Pre-College Programs are for female rising sophmores, juniors and seniors in high school – those students entering 10th ,11th or 12th grade in Fall 2019.
Can I have the application fee waived?
The Pre-College Application fee is automatically waived during the first month of the application season. After January 15th the application fee is only waived for our CBO applicants.
When should I expect my supporting documents to be received by the Pre-College Office?
Please note that materials sent to our office via US mail or FedEx may take up to 3-5 days to process (this is in addition to the time it takes to mail the item) through the College's mailroom. Receipts signed by a member of our mailroom staff do not indicate that the material is actually in our office; confirmation via email to the PCP office is advised.
Help! I sent in my application months ago and haven't heard anything! What should I do?
If you are in this situation, you should contact our office ASAP. There is a chance your application was never completed or your decision letter may have been lost in transit. You can contact us at email@example.com or by phone at 212.854.8866.
Accepted Students
Course Information
Packing and Travel
Residential Life
Meal Plan
Campus Facilities
Disability Services
International Students
Do you accept payment plans?
No. Tuition must be paid in full by June 1, 2018. Unfortunately, we cannot allow students to participate in the program if they have an outstanding balance.
Unfortunately, my plans have changed and I won't be able to attend the program. Do you have a refund policy?
Yes. Please refer to the following schedule regarding our refund policies:
Note: No refund will be given to anyone dismissed from the program.
Summer in the City (4-weeks, including science courses), ASII, & YWLI
Refund Date
Prior to Sunday, 6/10
$500 deposit forfeited, full refund of balance
Between 6/10 - 6/15
$500 deposit forfeited, 50% of balance refunded
Between 6/16 - 6/22
$500 deposit forfeited, 25% of balance refunded
From Saturday, 6/23 on
No Refund, deposit forfeited
SITC(1-week) & Dance in the City
Refund Date
Prior to Sunday, 6/24
$500 deposit forfeited, full refund of balance
Between 6/24 - 6/29
$500 deposit forfeited, 50% of balance refunded
|Between 6/30 - 7/7
$500 deposit forfeited, 25% of balance refunded
After 7/8
No Refund, deposit forfeited
Is the cost of food included in tuition?
The cost of the regular meal plan is included in tuition. We also offer a kosher meal plan for an additional cost.
Course Information
When will I know what my class schedule is?
You will be able to select your class(es) once you are accepted into the program. A $500 deposit is required to secure your place in the class(es) you choose. We cannot enroll students in any classes unless we have received their deposit, even if you signed up for your classes using our online form.. Unfortunately, we cannot honor requests for class changes once a student has been enrolled. Please note that the Pre-College Program reserves the right to cancel under-enrolled classes and place students in their next available choice.
I was closed out of my first choice class option. Can I switch classes?
No. In order to maintain the integrity of our program and keep class enrollment to a minimum, we can only place a certain number of students into each class. While we cannot guarantee enrollment into your first choice preference, we ask that you look to other additional class options that may match your interests in the best way possible.
Can I receive college credit for any of the classes I take?
No. Each student receives an individualized written evaluation from her instructor(s) rather than college credit. These evaluations can be copied and included in college applications as supplemental recommendations.
How much do course materials cost?
It is suggested that students bring $75 for books and materials for each class.
Is there a dress code?
No and Yes. No in the sense that students are not required to wear formal attire or uniforms to attend class. That said, we do expect students to be mindful of their appearance, and to dress appropriately for an academic setting. It is strongly recommended that students bring at least one or two "business casual" outfits for program excursions.
Packing and Travel Information
I'm coming to Barnard! What should I bring? What should I not bring?
For a full list of essential and optional items, please click here
What qualifies as "business casual" clothing? Why do I need to pack this?
Students in all of our programs will be traveling throughout the city and meeting with prominent figures at networking events. For this reason, we request that all students pack one or two "business casual" outfits. Examples of "business casual" ensembles can be found here.
I am flying into New York to attend the program. Do you provide any shuttle service to and from campus?
No. Students are responsible for arranging transportation to campus. Please see our Accepted Students page for more information.
Should I bring my own computer?
You may bring your own computer, but it is not required. Students have access to two Barnard computer labs with printers.
May I move into the residence hall early?
No. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate any students in the residence hall before the program begins. Please plan to arrive on the day of your program's opening.
How do I get to campus from the airport/train station?
Please visit the arrival/departure section of our website.
I live far away, can I have things shipped for me to pick up when I arrive?
No. The Pre-College Programs Office does not accept packages on behalf of its students before their arrival.
Residential Life
May I be away from the residence hall overnight?
Yes. With permission from a parent or guardian, students are allowed to stay overnight away from the residence hall in Manhattan for exceptional reasons. Students are required to submit a Overnight Permission Form if they need to stay off-campus. Please keep in mind that students are discouraged from staying off-campus. Frequent overnight stays away from the program are disruptive to the students and the integrity of the program.
Will you provide linens?
We do not provide sheets, towels, bedding, etc. for students. There are a variety of stores in the area where housing items can be purchased. We recommend the Bed, Bath, and Beyond on 65th Street and Broadway.
If I enroll as a resident, where will I live?
All residential students stay in the air-conditioned Sulzberger Hall.
Am I allowed to leave campus and explore the city on my own?
Yes, but only in Manhattan. Students are allowed to explore on their own, but they must sign out of the residence hall and inform the Office of Pre-College Programs of their intended destination and provide a cell phone number. Students are equipped with the number of the RA Duty phone, the phone number of the RAs on their floor, as well as the number for Barnard Public Safety.
Can I have visitors in my Residence Hall?
Only legal guardians with valid photo ID are allowed access to student halls and rooms. All other guests can visit students in the lobby of Sulzberger Hall. All guests (including legal guardians) are required to leave the building before curfew. Immediate family members (with valid photo ID) are permitted access to student halls and rooms during move-in and move-out only.
My friend is attending the Pre-College Program, too! Can we room together?
While we do not guarantee specific roommate requests, our Housing Application allows accepted students to request a specific roommate by mutual request.
Is there a curfew?
Yes, there is a strictly enforced curfew. Students must be present and signed in the residence hall by 11:30 PM on weeknights (Sunday through Thursday), and by 12:00 midnight on weekends (Friday and Saturday). There are no curfew extensions except for RA-led excursions.
Meal Plan
I have a dietary restriction. What kinds of food options are available?
Dining services provides a wide range of food options, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and kosher options.
Is there a kosher meal plan?
Yes, we provide an optional kosher meal plan at no additional charge.
What is kosher?
Kosher food is prepared in accordance with Jewish dietary laws under strict rabbinical supervision.
Evening and Weekend Activities
What will I be able to do in the evening?
We provide a multitude of activities each evening. We strive to include every type of experience one could hope to have in New York City. Whether you're from New York City or Nebraska or Turkey, we guarantee you'll find something that interests you in the evenings and on weekends! A calendar of events will be made available during check-in, but for a look at last years' events, click here.
How much spending money should I bring?
The suggested amount of spending money is about $75-$100 per week. This amount will vary depending on how often you dine off campus, travel throughout New York City, etc. While all meals are provided on campus, many students chose to eat out a few times a week. Discounted Broadway tickets will be available to students, and they are typically $50-$60 each. Other activities organized by the residential life staff will be at little to no cost.
Is there an ATM on campus/what banks are close to campus?
Yes. There is a Citibank ATM located in Barnard Hall, the most central building on-campus. In addition, there is a Bank of America, a Chase Bank, and a Citibank all within walking distance of campus.
Campus Facilities
What campus facilities will I have access to?
Each student will have access to Hewitt Dining Hall, the mail room in Altschul Hall, reading privileges at both the library at Barnard and Butler Library at Columbia, as well as computer labs in the lower level of Sulzberger Hall. For an additional fee, 4-week students may also use the Dodge Center for Fitness at Columbia University.
Will I be able to receive mail and packages after my arrival?
Yes. All students will be able to receive mail on weekdays at the Barnard mail room on the lower level of Altschul Hall.
What is my mailing address?
Your name
Pre-College Program [MUST INCLUDE TO INSURE PROMPT DELIVERY]
Barnard College
3009 Broadway
New York, NY 10027-6598
Will I have access to a swimming pool?
Summer in the City (4-week) students have the option of signing up for a gym membership at the Dodge Fitness Center at Columbia for an additional fee. As part of this membership, students will have access to a comprehensive fitness facility and an indoor swimming pool.
Are there practice rooms available for musicians and dancers?
Practice rooms will not be available for musicians and dancers. However, there is a piano in Lewis Parlor, which pianists may be free to use.
Will I have access to a computer/printer?
Yes. Students will have access to the two computer labs equipped with printers in the basement of Sulzberger Hall.
Disability Services
Are there accommodations for disabled students? Whom can I contact about services for students with disabilities?
Absolutely! To obtain assistance with disability services, please fill out the Health form and Emergency form located at http://barnard.edu/precollege/summerprograms/accepted so that we may determine how best to assist you.
What services can the Office of Pre College Programs provide for me?
- Provide information regarding administrative/academic advocacy and counseling
- Help facilitate check-in meetings with professors and students about disability-related classroom needs and test accommodations
- Assist in obtaining specialized aids and equipment, tape recorders, wheelchairs, large print/taped books, etc.
- Connect you with the appropriate person to arrange dietary or allergy-related accommodations
What can I do to make use of these resources?
Fill out the Health and Emergency forms located on our website at http://barnard.edu/precollege/summerprograms/accepted and email it to us at firstname.lastname@example.com or fax it to our office at 212-854-8867. Someone in the Office of Precollege Programs will contact you upon receipt of the form. Please note that we may require additional paperwork or supporting documents upon reviewing this form.
International Students Information
Will I need a student visa to attend the Pre-College Program?
No. International students are not required to hold a student visa in order to attend the Pre-College Program at Barnard. Since Pre-College students are only in class for up to 18 hours a week, and the program is less than 90 days, a student visa is not necessary.
If I don't need a student visa, do I need any kind of visa then?
Yes. A visitor visa is required of international students in order to enter the country. As published by the U.S. Department of State, a visitor visa (B-2) is required of any individual who takes a non-credit course in which classes are held for less than 18 hours per week.
Are there any exceptions to getting a visa?
Yes. If a student is traveling to the Pre-College Program from any of the following countries, he or she may be eligible to enroll in the Visa Waiver Program:
- Andorra
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brunei
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Monaco
- The Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Portugal
- San Marino
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Korea
- Spain
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Trayvon Martin's mother, Sybrina Fulton, said it was "devastating" to hear a juror tell ABC News in an exclusive interview that the jury in the George Zimmerman case thought the former neighborhood watchman was guilty and "got away with murder."
"It is devastating for my family to hear the comments from juror B29, comments which we already knew in our hearts to be true. That George Zimmerman literally got away with murder," Fulton said in a statement released Thursday through The Trayvon Martin Foundation. "This new information challenges our nation once again to do everything we can to make sure that this never happens to another child.
"That's why Tracy [Martin] and I have launched The Trayvon Martin Foundation to try and take something very painful and negative and turn it into something positive as a legacy to our son," Fulton added.
At the National Urban League's annual conference today in Philadelphia, Fulton asked people to "wrap your mind around what has happened."
"No prom for Trayvon. No high school graduation for Trayvon. No college for Trayvon. No grandkids coming from Trayvon," she said. "All because of a law, a law that has prevented the person who shot and killed my son to be held accountable and to pay for this awful crime."
EXCLUSIVE: Zimmerman Juror Says He 'Got Away With Murder
Fulton's comments came hours after juror B29 emerged from the shadows and told "Good Morning America" anchor Robin Roberts Thursday she believes she owes Martin's parents an apology because she feels "like I let them down."
"It's hard for me to sleep, it's hard for me to eat because I feel I was forcefully included in Trayvon Martin's death. And as I carry him on my back, I'm hurting as much [as] Trayvon Martin's mother because there's no way that any mother should feel that pain," said B29, who only wanted to be identified as Maddy.
Zimmerman was acquitted earlier this month of second-degree murder and manslaughter charges in the 2012 slaying of the unarmed teen. The case spawned heated national debates about racial profiling and the so-called Stand Your Ground self-defense laws in Florida and other states.
Catch Up on all the Details From the George Zimmerman Murder Trial.
Maddy, a nursing assistant and mother of eight children, was the only minority member of the all-female panel. Maddy said she favored convicting Zimmerman of second-degree murder when deliberations began.
"I was the juror that was going to give them the hung jury. I fought to the end," she said.
Her feelings were eventually swayed by the second day of deliberations after she realized there wasn't enough proof to convict Zimmerman of murder or manslaughter under Florida law.
See Reaction to the George Zimmerman Verdict
"You can't put the man in jail even though in our hearts we felt he was guilty," Maddy said. "But we had to grab our hearts and put it aside and look at the evidence."
But her feelings about Zimmerman's actions are clear.
"George Zimmerman got away with murder, but you can't get away from God. And at the end of the day, he's going to have a lot of questions and answers he has to deal with," Maddy said. "[But] the law couldn't prove it."
Zimmerman concedes he shot and killed Martin in Sanford Feb. 26, 2012, but maintains he fired in self-defense.
"That's where I felt confused, where if a person kills someone, then you get charged for it," Maddy said. "But as the law was read to me, if you have no proof that he killed him intentionally, you can't say he's guilty."
Maddy, who only recently moved to Florida from Chicago, said she has had trouble adjusting to life after the verdict, and has wrestled with whether she made the right decision.
"I felt like I let a lot of people down, and I'm thinking to myself, 'Did I go the right way? Did I go the wrong way?'" she said.
ABC News' Anthony Castellano contributed to this report.


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According to CNBC's Katie Little, Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein characterized Obama's fiscal cliff plan as "very credible" and expressed optimism about a deal getting done.
This is actually a pretty important development for two reasons.
One, it means that Obama has a "plan." Typically the knock on Obama is that he doesn't put his chips on the table with a plan, letting others fight it out.
But more importantly, if Obama's plan is credible to Blankfein and other CEOs (who have called on both new revenues and spending cuts to be part of the mix) it means that Republicans risk even more isolation if they say no. As it is, the polls haven't been in their favor (meaning if things go into January and taxes go up, then it's likely the GOP would get the blame). But if the feeling among business leaders is that the Obama plan is acceptable, and the Republicans still say no, it makes them look even worse.
That being said, just because Blankfein is okay with it, it doesn't mean that the plan is actually a good one for the economy. But from a pure deal-or-no-deal perspective, if Obama did an okay job convincing CEOs that he's got a decent mix, then that probably does say something about deal prospects.
Now the question is, if Blankfein, who has called for things like an increased retirement age, goes for it, does that mean the left will hate it?


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Re. "Commentary: Newport has duty to charge fair market rates," (Dec. 4):
Councilman Mike Henn was exactly right when he said, "More changes will be made before a final decision is made."
He was referring to the City Council consideration of the residential dock charges. Yet, it is the expressed intention of the council to vote on this issue Tuesday. Why is there a rush to vote?
There are a number of changes to be made to this proposal and the public deserves the right to consider and comment on these open issues:
1.) Appeal process. The appeal process will not be developed until January-February.
2.) Insurance. Language will not be developed until January-February concerning the requirement for homeowners to have additional insurance on their docks.
3.) Slip rental by residents. Whether slip rentals will be allowed is currently unsettled.
4.) Revenue impact. No calculation of the city's dock-charge revenue has been made. Therefore there has been no calculation of the overall impact on residents or the local economy.
5.) Comparable action by other communities. It is common knowledge that other cities with tidelands have not assessed such taxes on residential piers.
6.) California Environmental Quality Act. The piecemeal setting of taxes on marinas, boatyards, yacht clubs and other groups, then residential docks, violates the CEQA.
7.) Consumer Price Index. It makes no sense to use the CPI for one-year permits.
8.) Three-page agreement. The proposed agreement is not necessary. This is overkill when a one-page permit would do. The text of the agreement itself is controversial.
9.) Dredging. Since the city would become the landlord, it should be expected to do necessary dredging in the taxed area.
10.) Toxic Rialto Channel. Similarly, the city, as landlord, would be responsible for removing toxic waste (sewage) from the Rialto Channel.
11.) Indemnification. This issue, whether the city should be indemnified against risks from incidents on the taxed property, remains unresolved.
The above points make it clear that the staff work has not been completed. A vote should be delayed until all factors are studied, clarified and public discussion completed.
DOUGLAS M. WOOD lives on Balboa in Newport Beach.


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2012 was a career year for the Cardinals' RHP Kyle Lohse. At Age 34, Lohse has become one of the most inconsistent pitchers in the game of baseball. Since making his debut in 2001 at 21 years old with the Minnesota Twins, Lohse has had some stellar years, and some not-so-great years. This includes a 2008 season – where he went 15-6 with a 3.78 ERA. He followed that great season with ugly 2009 finishing 6-10 while posting a 4.74 ERA.
In 2012, Lohse turned back to his ace pitching ways. Coming off a solid 2011 season – with a 14-8 record, it didn't look like Lohse could improve too much. He proved everyone wrong and pitched his way to a 16-3 record. His .842 W-L% lead the National League – while his 2.86 ERA wound up eighth in all of the Majors.
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Justin Bieber and Beliebers Take Over Berlin + Starbucks Chaos, Germany -VIDEO
Justin Bieber arrived in Berlin on Monday to promote his new single "What Do You Mean?" and snap a few artsy Instagram pictures amid a throng of his devoted fans.
Hundreds of Beliebers waited in the rain on Monday at Berlin's glitzy film premiere hub, Potsdamer Platz, to catch a glimpse of Justin at the Ritz Carlton where he is staying.
During downtime, Justin also visited a park at Gleisdreieck in the Schöneberg district of the German capital.
On Tuesday, Sept 15, Justin was seen at Starbucks, followed by fans and paparazzi.