Barnard Greek Games Recall Roots and Prometheus Salute
Elaine Postelneck recalls Barnard College Greek Games begun in 1903 by the Class of 1905. The 54th annual event on April 14 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. features archery, wrestling, discus, torch race, chariot race, and poetry with a Prometheus tribute, lights the altar, and awards wreaths for participation over individual wins.
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Elaine Postelneck
Barnard
Barnard Gymnasium
Barnard College
Brinckerhoff Theater
Pan
Dionysius
Demeter
Artemis
Prometheus
Physical Education Schedule Spring 1956
Registration for spring P E begins Thursday April 12 from 2 45 to 4 30 in the gymnasium. Outdoor season starts Monday April 16.
Permanent Positions Offered to Seniors By N Y Insurance and Telephone Cos
Barnard seniors are offered permanent positions after graduation. New York Life Insurance seeks seniors with strong social science math English backgrounds for research and report writing, with a company rep visiting April 19. New York Telephone seeks college women for commercial or service representative roles with advancement potential, interview set for April 16.
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N.Y. Insurance and Telephone Cos
Ruth Houghton
Barnard
New York Life Insurance Company
Miss Houghton
New York Telephone Company
Maybelle Zekas
Questioning Fraternity Selectivity and Sisterhood Values
The author compares campus groups and asks Miss Barlin if fraternities are more selective than Kiwanis Lions Bnai Brith or Rotary. Social fraternal goals foster character, fellowship, and undergraduate preparation for life through philanthropic work, with emphasis on pride in sorority pledge and active pin awaiting initiation.
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National Panhellenic Council
Barnard
Univ Band Expands Spring Concert Program
The Columbia University band seeks new members to support an expanded spring concert series. Events include outdoor pop concerts on Low Library Plaza April 13 and 20 Barnard Lawn April 27 and May 11 and new out of town shows in Mount Vernon May 4 and Leonia May 11. Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays 4 10 to 6 p.m. in 113 Low Library.
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Columbia University Band
Low Library Plaza
Barnard Lawn
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Leonia
New Jersey
N S A Observance of Academic Freedom Week
Excerpts from a Daily Texan editorial challenge Texas Regents pressure for stricter editorial controls and assert the university press must defend free inquiry. The piece argues liberty of thought, criticism, and open debate are essential to democracy and education.
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N.S.A
Daily
Texan
University of Texas
Texas Student Publications, Inc
Bulletin
National Students Association
Regents
Texas
Voltaire
Jefferson
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