Return Step-Singing to Milbank Quad in Class Tradition
Adele Bostelmann appeals to the editor for bringing step-singing back to Milbank Quadrangle for Senior class ceremonies. She argues outdoors setting, improved acoustics, better procession, and combined Ivy Planting with step singing in one location, replacing the Barnard Hall North Lawn arrangement.
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Milbank
Milbank Quad
Barnard Hall
North Lawn
Milbank Hall
117Th Street
Adele Bostelmann
Dean Addresses College Assembly and Bear Pin Awards
Dean urged understanding and cooperation to unite student government as new officers prepare for installation. Before that, Miss Boyle announced the 1940 Bear Pin Awards to eight seniors. Dorothy K. Read 32, retiring as Secretary to the Office of Social Affairs, received an honorary Bear Pin. Honorable mention went to 16 seniors, 9 juniors, and 5 sophomores.
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Dorothy K. Read
Office of Social Affairs
Greet Commends Spring Quarterly Tribute At Length
A fragment from page one continues praising the Spring Quarterly and its staff. The copy notes a tale titled Mighty Nice Man, mentions saving a child, and acknowledges the staff of Quarter 9 1940 for their workmanship with a cautious optimistic tone.
Dean Announces Graduate Award at Barnard College
The Margaret Meyer Graduate Scholarship honoring Margaret Meyer Cohen of the class of 1915 funds a secretarial training grant. Valued at $7 annually, it provides a complete stenography and typewriting course through a special arrangement with a reputable secretarial school. Eligible seniors must notify the Dean by May 1 and may consult Miss Doty, Occupation Bureau director, for guidance.
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Margaret Meyer
Margaret Meyer Cohen
Alfred Meyer
Barnard
Miss Doty
Occupation Bureau
Katharine Gibbs
Gibbs
New York
Boston
Marlborough St
Park Ave
Powell Frames Court as a Judicial Administration
Harvard Law School professor Powell argues the Supreme Court functions as a system of judicial administration guiding government and Congress interpretations. He notes the Court’s evolving stance will influence national legislation going forward during a talk to American Studies, government and history students.
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Powell
Harvard Law School
Supreme Court
Frieda Miller
New York State Department of Labor
Columbia Chorus To Sing Requiem At Columbia Chapel
The Columbia Chapel Choir with soloists Hildegarde Becher and George Britton will perform Brahms Requiem on Sunday April 21 at 8 pm in St Pauls Chapel Columbia University. About 100 voices drawn from Columbia Barnard and Teachers College with alumni of the Barnard and Columbia College Glee Clubs will sing under director Lowell P Beveridge. No admission cards are required and students are invited.
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St. Paul’s Chapel
Columbia University
Columbia
Barnard
Teachers College
Columbia College
Hildegarde Becher
George Britton
Lowell P. Beveridge
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Anna Milner
Fifth Ave
42Nd St
Ashing
Columbia Chorus
Columbia Chapel Chor
Jake
Fost
Barnard Ball
Brinckerhoff Theatre
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