Dr Kirk in London on CU Fete and Free Knowledge
Dr Grayson Kirk vice president of Columbia University spoke in London on the 1954 Bicentennial theme. He argued for universal access to knowledge and free inquiry, warning that Iron Curtain barriers threaten scholarly freedom and cross national communication. He outlined three U.S. focus areas: inclusive man, broader education, and uncensored inquiry.
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Dr. Kirk
London
Grayson Kirk
Columbia University
Kirk
Britain
Columbia
Paris
Hague
Berlin
Bonn
Rome
Walter Gifford
United States
Great Britain
Meeting Guest Cites Indian Contributions at Noon Session
Father Vadakkan V. Alexander of the Mar Thoma Church of India discussed The Spiritual Heritage of India. He stressed Hindu contributions to civilization and contemplation in Hindu theology, contrasting Hindu, Islamic, and Christian teachings.
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Vadakkan V. Alexander
Mar Thoma Church of India
India
Father Alexander
Alexander
Dean Carman Analyzes Ike Plans At Student Forum
Dr. Harry J. Carman, Columbia College dean emeritus, spoke at a Students for Democratic Action meeting on Eisenhower policy. He warned the new administration may retain New Deal elements while shifting toward greater business influence and questioned isolationism.
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Harry J. Carman
Columbia College
Eisenhower
Students For Democratic Action
Abraham Lincoln
Dean Carman
Columbia
Allan Nevins
Stevenson
New York Times
Nevins
United States
United Nations
Mermaids Present Water Ballet at Barnard Pool
Barnard hosts a seventeen year tradition water ballet this Friday themed Water colors. Eight numbers feature an all star cast of mermaids led by Joyce Seidman as mistress of ceremonies. Approximately 30 synchronized swimmers perform acts including a paint box and White Christmas finale. Tickets free but limited to 200 seats.
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Barnard
Joyce Seidman
Heather Wyman
Connie Benjamin
Joanne Slater
The
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NSA Sponsors Conference on Student Government
National Student Association and New York area student councils held a daylong conference at New York University last Saturday. Barnard's Renée Madesker spoke on campus responsibility while topics covered admin theory publicity and campus press. The NSA plans a semi annual executive committee meeting at Wayne University Detroit from December 26 to 31 with discussions on academic freedom student rights and international student affairs.
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National Student Association
New York Metropolitan Area
New York University
Renée Madesker
Barnard
Leonard Wilcox
University of Michigan
United States
Combine Study Job At Library School
Seniors may combine a part time paid position at the Brooklyn Public Library with part time library school study at Columbia or Pratt. Entrance salary is 2615 for a forty hour week, rising to 2815 after trial and to 3565 as credits increase. Report to the Placement Office.
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Brooklyn Public Library
Columbia School of Library Science
Pratt Institute Library School
Highet to Speak at All-College Assembly on Cultural Exchange
Dr Gilbert Highet Anthon Professor of Latin at Columbia will address an all college assembly on Migration of Ideas. He argues cultural exchange sustains civilization and will discuss Iron Curtain impacts on free ideas. The talk follows a Barnard Alumnae speech in October and precedes a December ChristmasAssembly with Millicent McIntosh.
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Gilbert Highet
Anthon
Columbia Univerity
Highet
Barnard College
Columbia
Columbia University Graduate School of English
Helen Mark McInnes
WQKR
Prowler Steals Items Then Escapes BC Residence Halls
A thief, posing as a new kitchen worker, entered Barnard Residence Halls and moved through Brooks Hall upper halls until spotted by a dorm student. He was detained on the seventh floor, escaped on the first floor, and was not recaptured. One student reported a $20 loss. Dorm officials urged stricter door security to prevent repeats.
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Barnard
Brooks Hall
Miss Wright
Harriet Benson
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CU Dean
Ike
Letic Association
Alva Matthews
Nancy Nims
Jake
NSA
Sandra Perlmutter
Millicent McIntosh
Columbia University Chorus
Jacob Avshalomoff
Prowler
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