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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1940
Page
4
A reader objects to Hechler's Mortarboard critique as biased and missing earlier praise. He argues the original article was distorted and defends the photographed glee club images and junior pictures as well framed and clear.
Betty Smith recounts Barnard Camp origins and June Course history from 1934. The piece notes the program began with Barnard alumnae support, early leadership by Miss Wayman and Miss Holland, and introduction of a Camp Committee with a Camp Chairman elected by undergraduates. Written applications announced for June Course, June 7-21, for Barnard students.
President Hutchins criticizes modern curricula as a distraction toward money and vocationalism. He advocates a three year high school to sophomore college program focusing on logic mathematics and the classics, culminating in a Bachelor of Arts degree. St Johns College Annapolis already employs the 100 great books approach with heavy Plato reading.
Dr. Willard Waller of Barnard and president of the Eastern Sociological Society argued that the soldier shares a universal mindset shaped by routine and subordination. He warned routine, ceremony, and seniority foster sclerosis in the officer corps and curb initiative, while solidarity and easy comradeship offer some compensations.
The Alumnae Fund outlines a 1-2-3 dues plan for the Class of 1940, with one dollar at year end and two dollars in the second year, followed by a three dollar annual payment. The fund supports most scholarships this year and is funded by members’ contributions, not dues. The League of Women Voters schedules a May 7 meeting for government and vocational committees, inviting the senior class, and Spring Barbecue travel notes say no buses to camp with train details available from Miss Holland.
Katherine Duffield, secretary for the Student Christian Movement of New York, will speak at four this afternoon in the Conference Room to students interested in attending the Silver Bay Intercollegiate Conference. A tea follows. The conference runs June 12 to June 19 at Silver Bay Lake George.
A program of original compositions by Columbia University students faculty and alumni will be presented tonight at the Annual Evening of Columbia Music in McMillin Theater at 8 30 under the department of music. Directed by Professor Seth Bingham the concert features the Bos Metszechin Quartet the Columbia Madrigal Choir and other artists. Tickets may be obtained at the Office of Social Affairs.
Professor John Ray Dunning of Columbia will address the Physics Club on Experiments in Nuclear Physics next Friday at 4 10 in Room 239 Milbank. The popular level lecture will show demonstrations of equipment used in the field and outside visitors may attend.
Occupation Bureau notice invites Barnard students to the Columbia Occupational Conference on the Strategy of Job Seeking. The event is Tuesday April 30 at 7 30 in Room 206 Journalism. Harmon Martin of National City Bank Personnel Department will speak. Katharine S Doty assistant to the dean.
The Music Club's final year meeting features pianist and Royal Regina Orchestra arranger Martin Greenstein giving a jazz lecture recital next Friday May 3 at four in the College Parlor. Andrew Soellner tenor sax will assist. Two Greenstein compositions will be performed by the Columbia University Orchestra on May 8.
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