HC BARNARD CAMPUS CELEBRITIES
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Name: Jenny Schroeder
Major: Political Economy and Spanish
Year: 2014
Hometown: Flatts, Bermuda
What sport do you play?
Squash
How did you get into playing?
My best friend in middle school has played squash her whole life so I decided to try it out and I loved it. It is actually the most fun sport ever.
What is it like being a varsity athlete and a student?
It is a lot sometimes, you...
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Name: Bunge Okeyo
Class: BC 2013
Major: Religion (focusing on 19th and 20th century American History)
What is your position with the Metrotones?
A friend of mine on my floor our first year suggested that I audition for A Cappella groups spring of 2010. I thought she was nuts, but I ended up auditioning and joining the Metrotones. I am so glad I took her advice! I've come to really...
Monday, April 23, 2012
Name: Zoe LePage
Year: 2013
Major: Psychology
What is your claim to fame on Barnard's campus?
Yoga teacher. You might have seen me teaching yoga on the Diana rooftop during the Greek Games or on the South lawn during Random Acts of Kindness week. I teach a weekly yoga class for Columbia University affiliates.
How did you become a fully-certified teacher, and...
Monday, April 16, 2012
Name: Sinead Roban
Major: Sociology
Class: 2014
What is your role in McAC?
This year, I'm the chair of the Multicultural Committee. This means that I oversee the planning of several on-campus events to celebrate different cultures and parts of the world.
What's your favorite part about the position?
My favorite part about the position is working with my committee members...
Monday, April 9, 2012
Name: Victoria Pollack
Major: Theatre
Year: 2012
What has been your involvement with Orchesis? I started dancing with Orchesis during my first semester here and have performed with them every semester since! (8 for 8). I joined the Orchesis board during my sophomore year and have served as a Costumer, Space Coordinator, CUPAL Liaison, and Producer. I have also...
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Name: Julie Zeilinger
Major: Undeclared (but probably Women's Studies and Human Rights)
Year: 2015
Tell us a little bit about your site and your book: The FBomb is a blog and community for teenage feminists. High school and college students from all over the world write about their feminist beliefs, current events and the issues they feel are most relevant to our generation. I...
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Name: Naomi Cooper
Major: Economics
Year: 2012
What is your position in Student Government?
SGA VP Finance
What does this position entail?
Monitoring all SGA recognized clubs and council finances, determining club and council allocations, co-chairing the Joint Council Co-
Sponsorship Committee, co-chair of SOC, Co-chair of Financial Advisory Committee
How did...
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Name: Jieh Greeney
Class Year: 2003
Major: Dual Major—Visual Arts and Art History
Can you describe your professional life?
Currently, I'm a consultant with McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm. I've worked with companies in many industries on almost every continent in my time here both pre- and post-business school. At McKinsey...
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Name: Miya Brown
Major: Sociology
Year: 2013 (Junior)
1. Can you explain BOSS to someone who has never heard of it before? What does your job as head of the club entail?
The acronym BOSS stands for Barnard Organization of Soul Sisters. It is a student run campus group catering to women of color on both Barnard and Columbia campuses. I am this year's President after holding the...
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Name: Morgaine Gooding-Silverwood
Major: Women and Gender Studies
Year: 2014
What are you currently working on at Barnard?
I am currently working on Columbia/Barnard's production of The Vagina Monologues! (Been working on it since October, actually)
What is your position and what does it entail?
I'm the director, which basically entails every aspect of...
