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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1928
Page
1
The Barnard Bulletin, issued weekly during the college year by Barnard College students, serves the Undergraduate Association with campus notices and student information.
The Columbia College plan introduces lecture courses with attendance required but no prerequisites or exams yet creditable toward the degree. The change signals a shift from exam-focused study to broader learning, addressing students seen as intellectually mature.
The piece argues exams should lose primacy and focus on genuine learning. It urges the Columbia Faculty to mimic nearby institutions and shift away from artificial testing toward intrinsic academic interest.
The Margaret Meyer Graduate Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior for secretarial training. Worth $75 annually, it funds a complete stenography and typing course at an excellent secretarial school. Applications must be sent to the Dean by May 10, with counsel from Miss Doty in the Occupation Bureau.
The Daily Vacation Bible Schools, headquartered at 71 West 23rd Street, seek additional workers this summer. Though salaries are low, the experience benefits prospective teachers. Details available at the Occupation Bureau.
A review discusses Volpone in its original Ben Jonson form and Zweig’s adaptation. It notes Jonson’s biting satire of avarice with a dramatic courtroom ending, while Zweig heightens high comedy and provocative dialogue, altering tone and emphasis for modern audiences.
The class of 1929 elected their officers on April 18. Margaret Falk was named Senior Week Chairman. New officers include Ruth Lurt as Vice President Irene Emeson as Secretary Ruth Rable as Treasurer and Gertrude Tonk nogy as Class Historian. Margare Fuller and Betty Hughes become representatives to the Representative Assembly.
On Wednesday April 18 the Junior year officers were elected Flor ence Healy was chosen Junior Show Chairman. Gertrude Carmody was elected Editor in Chief of Mortarboard, and Beatrice Goble Mortarboard Business Manager with Katherine Brehme as Vice President Betty Carr as Treasurer Elizabeth Benson as Secretary and Elizabeth Linn as Social Chairman.
Elections held for the class of 1931 chose Waldo Jewel as Greek Games Chairman and Dorothy Gallarrison as Greek Games Business Manager. The class also elected representatives to the Representative Assembly: Betty Calhoun, Anne Gary, and Doris Gilman.
The spring election period brings new officers for several clubs. The French Club named Georgia Mullen as President and Louise Laidlaw as Social Chairman, with Katharine Zerline as Vice President and others in key posts. The Spanish Club elected IRE Emerson as President and Sylvia Severt as Secretary, with Helen Pallister as Treasurer. Adelaide Cahill became President of the Glee Club.
The text mentions Volpone and Alfred Lunt as Mosc in a swaggering pose with Helen Westley as Wyf of Bathish Canina in a curious remark. Margalo Gillmore is described as brittle yet engaging as Columba, reflecting acting impressions and character contrasts.
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