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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1945
Page
1
The Barnard College semi weekly bulletin notes momentous world days and grief over a president's death. It praises Greek Games postponement and honors Student Council for representing student sentiment, signaling active governance ahead of peace and freedom goals.
The Barnard community debates war policy guiding campus actions toward national service and wartime support. Discussed themes include extracurricular spending, Junior Show, and maintaining commitment to winning the war while shaping postwar society.
At a campus mass meeting on the north lawn, Dean Louise H. Gregory and Professor Virginia D. Harrington explained the Greek Games would go forward as scheduled despite student requests to postpone. Budget concerns and logistical challenges, including $1200 potential losses, led to a decision to maintain the event with a solemn one minute of prayer and a modified chorus performance.
SC minutes show a motion to urge Dean Gregory to postpone Greek Games set for Saturday April 14 1945 due to President Roosevelt’s death. The letter from Student Council dated April 18 1945 asks postponement and cites national reverence and appropriateness.
Students were asked three questions about eliminating Junior Show dances Greek Games and Bear Pins and how such moves would affect wartime effort. Opinions varied from keeping activities with limits to shifting focus to National Service, with most favoring maintained activity in moderation and a push for National Service integration.
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