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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1956
Page
3
Mrs. Edward R. Murrow spoke on What Shall We Fear at the College Parlor, arguing fear grows with distance from stress and urging vigilance against complacency. She contrasted American complacency with Israel’s confidence and urged courageous leadership as the nation faces global expectations.
The administration approves a new method to change classes after fall registration without a fee but with firm cutoff dates. Changes after October 15 for winter and February 15 for spring require officer and dean approvals. Previously a $5 change fee applied and adviser approvals were needed. Dean Helen Bailey notes aims to curb late changes while noting fines already paid cannot be waived.
Plans announced for the class of 1956 senior week from Friday June 1 to Tuesday June 5. Events include the Senior Banquet at Hewitt on June 1 at 6 30 p m with fish option, Prom at the Columbia University Club on June 2, a Baccalaureate Service at St Pauls Chapel and Ivy Planting on June 3, graduation rehearsal June 4 at 10 30 a m, Class Day ceremonies June 5 at 11 a m with honors announced by Dean Helen Bailey, and Columbia Commencement at 8 p m with Barnard diplomas at 5 p m.
Miss V Peterson criticizes modern fiction for chasing sensationalism and lampoons best sellers like Mary McCarthy The Charmed Life Norman Mailer The Deer Park and John O Hara Ten North Frederick. She argues art should challenge values not merely reflect them. The talk at the English Conference drew varied younger reactions.
The Awards Assembly on May 1 will present Institute of Chemists Medal to a top chemistry senior and the second Elizabeth Janeway Prize for prose. Prizes in composition, literature, math, zoology, botany, chemistry, languages, and two fellowships George Welwood Murray and Grace Potter Rice will be awarded. The Frank Gilbert Bryson Prize honors a senior for unselfishness and community contribution.
The Pre-Medical Society under Rita Smilowitz outlines a year focusing on mental health, advising reforms, and a philanthropy program. A sixforum series titled The Evolution of the Woman Physician will open with experts from AMA and medical colleges.
Sophomore class of 1959 selects Priscilla Baly as vice-president Dorothy Kawachi as secretary and Marcella Chesney as treasurer for 1956 57. Baly defeated Sally Beyer and Corky Marcus. Kawachi beat Gail Bernstein Judi Greenbaum Ricky Keller and Roz Snyder. Chesney aims to leave a 500 treasury. Deborah Stashower Rita Shane and Marge Travato chosen as Honor Board and Barnard College Social Committee reps. Carla Levine named Political Council delegate.
Tentative programs for the Winter Session 1956 57 must be filed in the Registrar's office. Class of 1957 dated May 9, Class of 1958 May 10, Class of 1959 May 11. Compulsory adviser meetings with instructions and course changes set for April 24.
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