Throughout her 70-year career, she showed a steadfast commitment to social justice — most notably, fighting against racial discrimination in employment and housing.
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The two alums caught up and discussed Amy’s early Barnard memories, career trajectory, stand-up comedy, and more.
Amy Veltman ’89 writes for the first time as president of the Alumnae Association of Barnard College (AABC).
Barnard recognized eight extraordinary alumnae whose professional achievements and contributions to the College embody the Barnard spirit. Because Reunion couldn’t take place in person this year due to COVID-19, we’ve honored them with an interactive book. To learn more about our incredible alumnae community, read the Class Notes in our digital only Summer issue.
Throughout her wide-ranging career, Maryam Banikarim ’89, P’21 — a 2020 Gala honoree and 2019 Columbia Alumni medal recipient — has always been an intrepid storyteller.
The author of All-American Muslim Girl tells us about her writing process, favorite Barnard professors, and the books currently on her nightstand
Martha Stewart ’63 fills us in on her latest travels, philanthropy, and Barnard’s lasting impact
Jyoti Menon ’01 sends a message of unity to the Barnard Community in her final letter as president of the Alumnae Association of Barnard College
With the world “on pause” for 2020, globetrotter Frances Abramowitz ’48 shares her favorite trips and tips
Lynne Sharon Schwartz ’59 pays tribute to lifelong friend Tobi Tobias ’59, whose career as a dance critic started with a story on Twyla Tharp ’63 in Barnard Magazine
Audrey Heimler '53 was a stay-at-home mother of four who started her pioneering career in the field of genetic counseling at her kitchen table.
Three Barnard alumnae — Brenda Aiken ’77, ’81PS, Maryam Banikarim ’89, ’93SIPA, ’93BUS, and Jolyne Caruso- FitzGerald ’81 — were among 10 alumni honored with a 2019 Columbia Alumni Medal at the University Commencement on May 22.