Hey everyone, congratulations on making it to a brand new Monday. It’s October 1st, and you know what that means! Homemade Cookies Day!!!! Here are some stories to munch on while you wait for yours to come out of the oven:

Read this: Linda Bell starts today as Barnard provost.

Know this: CB9′s Youth Resources Expo is helping Harlem students learn about the after-school activities available to them. 

Here’s more: Barnard is working hard to cut $8 million from its budget.