Laski Urges Reform to Strengthen U S Democracy
Professor Harold J. Laski argues democracy in crisis from economic instability and urges direct power to the Cabinet and Congress, removal of old checks and balances, centralized standards, and continuous reform to counter despotism and improve national administration. He spoke to social science majors at Brinckerhoff Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold J. Laski
Brinckerhoff
Laski
London School of Economics
Columbia
Congress
Professor Laski
England
Fall Play Tonight Presents The Knight of the Burning Pestle
Wigs and Cues presents its fall production The Knight of the Burning Pestle with costumes echoing sixteenth century Blackfriars Theatre. The cast includes Merrythought and others with period attire such as farthingales doublets jerkin and ornate ruffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cues
Black Friars Theatre
London
Blackfriars Theatre
Mary Walrath
Constance Smith
Changes Planned for Psychology Curriculum Next Year
Faculty and majors in psychology discussed several changes to the department’s curriculum at a December 6 meeting. The introductory course becomes a four point course with extra outside work. an advanced experimental one semester course. a course on adolescent psychology for ages 12 to 20. a one semester psychology seminar for prospective graduate students. and prerequisite updates including one term of developmental or child psychology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anastasi
Barnard Christmas Assembly Time Change
The Barnard Christmas assembly moves to noon to 1 pm on Tuesday December 20, broadcast from Barnard Hall gym and aired on WJZ Blue Network to Denver and beyond. Students are asked to inform parents and friends about the new broadcast time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnard
Barnard Hall
WJZ
Blue
National Broadcasting Company
Denver
Colorado
Knight of the Burning Pestle shines in all English role
Barnard College Faculty Lead in Full Play features Kurt von Forstmeyer as Jaspar Merrythought the romantic lead in Wigs and Cues The Knight of the Burning Pestle He doubts his fit for flaming youth and glamorous gallantry but praises Barnard students for their acting and the Costume Committee for a needlework masterwork The actor notes rehearsals just began and expects strong support from Wigs and Cues for a successful production
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurt von Forstmeyer
Barnard
Kreis
Jaspar Merrythought
von Forstmeyer
Civic Theatre
Schenectady
Union College
Cues
Barnard faculty back refugee scholarship plan
Fourteen Barnard faculty members from ten departments voiced broad support for a fund drive to sponsor a German refugee student. Only two questioned execution and none opposed. Professors Peardon Clark and Gaver urged practical aid, education al freedom, and personal impact, with scholars and students urged to unite for the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnard
Thomas Peardon
Government Department
Arward
Jane Perry Clark
Europe
Thisa
Infor mation Please! Barnard Alumnae Talk Careers
Barnard alumnae spoke on employment prospects in various fields during an Information Please program in the College Parlor. The panel highlighted psychology, public relations, journalism, government work, and Civil Service as key areas for women, with notes on required training, including two years for psychological testing and law degrees for government investigators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnard
Loire Brophy
Emily T. Burr
Ethel N. Cherry
Helen R. Downes
Eva von Baur Hansl
Students rally behind refugee aid plan at Barnard
The Bulletin reports 76 responses showing strong support for an undergraduate committee led by Mabel Houk to raise funds for a German refugee student’s room and board next year. The Assembly formed the committee on December 5 to gauge opinion among students and faculty before any action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin
Representative Assembly
Mabel Houk
Germany
Barnard
Next Semester Programs Must Be Filed Today
Students must submit next semester programs by 4 pm to the Registrar. Each program needs faculty approval and adviser initials, with three duplicate cards and a printed form blank. A $10 penalty will be imposed for late submissions.
Freshmen Complete Class Elections
At their last meeting the Freshman class elected ten officers. Barbara Brown, Bella Straus, Doris Bayer, Lynn Bach and Frances Murphy chosen as representatives to the Representative Assembly. Amelie Anderson named Class Historian and Eleanor Webb Song and Dance chairman. Eve Glass AA. A. chairman and Pamela Birmingham Social Committee chair. Emily Gunning elected secretary. Jane Devonshire chosen as Honor Board representative among Eve Glass and Betty Crumb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Brown
Bella Straus
Doris Bayer
Lynn Bach
Frances Murphy
Representative Assembly
Amelie Anderson
Eleanor Webb
Eve Glass
AA. A
Pamela Birmingham
Joan McQuiston
Emily Gunning
Jane Devonshire
Betty Crumb
Also Mentioned on This Page
U.S
U. S
By Jean Ackermann
College Halls Assembly
Arthur David Gaver
Harvard
Coltann
Sym
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!