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Walkowitz encourages students to slow down amid technological development at Barnard Convocation

Faculty, students, and administrators welcomed the class of 2030 during the annual ceremony on Wednesday.

By Audrea Chen / Photo Editor
Students held candles to commemorate the start of their experience at Barnard.
By Ushoshi Das • September 5, 2026 at 2:37 PM

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