Commencement 2012

Barnard Commencement

Monday, May 14 , 2012
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
South Lawn, Columbia University Campus
Tickets are required.

Barnard's Presentation of Degree Candidates ceremony.

» See photos and video of the keynote address
» Watch the full ceremony

2012 Barnard Medal of Distinction Recipients

Barack Obama, President of the United States
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Sally Chapman, Barnard Professor of Chemistry
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Helene Gayle '76, President and CEO of CARE, USA
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Evan Wolfson, Founder and President of Freedom to Marry
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Additional Visitor Information

Accommodations

Area hotels can be found in Visiting Barnard and the Columbia website. Some offer discounted rates to Columbia University guests.

Faculty House Commencement Brunch

In honor of Class of 2012, Faculty House is offering a special brunch for graduates and their guests during Commencement Week. Brunch will be served Sunday, May 13 – Thursday, May 17. Graduates dine for half-price.

For more information and to make a reservation, visit facultyhouse.columbia.edu/commencement.

Guests with Disabilities

The Barnard Office of Disability Services (ODS) offers a variety of accommodations for guests with disabilities—including limited reserved parking, manual wheelchair loan, and ASL interpreters. The Barnard ceremony is wheelchair accessible.