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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1931
Page
4
Students must pay the second term bills in full by February 2 1932 with an option to defer half until March 15 by January 18 to receive promissory notes from the Bursar. Those unable to meet dates must submit a written explanation to the Bursar by January 18 outlining circumstances and proposed payment plan. Each case is reviewed and the college decides on deferral.
Free eye examinations are offered in the Optometric Laboratory on campus on Tuesday and Friday afternoons. Senior optometry students under licensed instructors perform the exams, with final checks by the instructor. No charge. Appointments are required in room 1118 Physics Laboratories between 2 and 4 PM on weekdays and 10 to 12 Saturdays. University telephone contact provided.
Macy’s invites juniors and seniors to visit during Christmas vacation to explore merchandising as a career. Students may visit Saturdays before Christmas or December 16 to January 5, reporting to the Department of Training on the fifth floor and asking for Mr. McCormick or Miss Daley. Special tours roll out at 3 p.m. daily.
Andre Siegfried notes that exchange students and professors provide crucial cross cultural contact. He cites Barbara Zarnikoff at Barnard and lessons from German youth, arguing direct personal exchange builds understanding of national psychology beyond books. He emphasizes American students need such contact amid global issues.
The A A Board starts its annual posture contest selecting twenty to twenty five top candidates. Photos will be taken the next day and posted for college inspection. Judges will vote Friday December 11 in the conference room to determine the three winners. The 1932 title may be challenged by Miss Brown.
Greenwich House seeks volunteers to help prepare for Christmas parties for the afternoon and evening recreation groups. Students unable to volunteer regularly may find a few hours interesting. Those willing to help should contact Virginia Maxwell, Social Service Chairman.
Honor Board approves short public report of a case decided last week to inform the college and aid understanding. The case involved three students whose innocence was in question but later confirmed, with emphasis on avoiding talking during quizzes to prevent misimpression among classmates.
The Institute of Arts and Sciences at Columbia University outlines a December program at McMillin Theatre. Gardner Murphy speaks on a criminal type, Bruno Roselli lectures on Art in the Adriatic, Ruth St Denis presents a dance recital, Peng Chun Chang discusses The Outlook for China, and Lewis Lawes concludes the Modern Crime series with Crime and Punishment.
Dr. Rufus von Klein Smid of USC laments record low language in college prep. He notes freshmen know 500 to 600 words, about half of which form their vocabulary, and says the word swell is used for 4972 situations. He criticizes press for high school level front pages.
William Atherton Du Pu y of the Interior Bureau reports a college education yields $65 000 in lifelong earnings versus $110 000 for a high school graduate. The study tracks income trajectories from age 18 to 70, showing college graduates start earning at 22 and climb faster after 43, ending around $3 500 at 70.
Dorothy Crook was chosen as delegate to the National Students Federation of America Convention by the Representative Assembly. The post was formerly held by Gena Tenny, Junior President, with Frances Smith serving as Undergraduate President last year.
The Columbia University Orchestra conducted by Professor Douglas Moore will present a recital Friday at 8 15 PM in McMillan Theatre. Pianist John Powell will assist the orchestra performing his compositions including Natchez on the Hill and a first New York performance.
French respectively will supplement her talk as speakers on psychology attend. Dr. Emily T. Burr of Barnard 11 speaks on psychology and vocational work for handi capped girls. Burr directs the Vocational Adjustment Bureau for Girls since 1922 and has earned nationwide reputation.
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