Students faculty group discuss Barnard curriculum today
A faculty student round table in the College Parlor at 4 00 p m examines the strengths and weaknesses of Barnard present curriculum with three faculty members and three student speakers. Meg Mather chairs the Curriculum Committee and will guide brief definitions of liberal education followed by faculty and student contributions. A floor discussion will follow with a post meeting poll to be distributed for curriculum complaints in writing.
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Barnard’s
Meg Mather
Barnard
Freshman Posture Week Promotes Fashion and Contests
Under the physical education department freshmen host a Monday fashion show in five clothing styles with two models per style and a Wednesday posture contest at noon in the gym. About thirty finalists from the Junior Posture Sections compete for top honors. Judges include Dr. Gertrude Rich, Dr. Marjorie Nelson, and Mrs. Juanita Riedinger.
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Physical Education Department
Barnard
Dorothy Perotti
Martha Green
Betty Jo Dornbirger
Gertrude Rich
Marjorie Nelson
Juanita Riedinger
Mount Vernon
Ann Coele
Mitzi Perry
Lillian Homberg
Grace Robertson
Lee Fleshman
Barnard Considers Continuation of Honor System
The Honor Board at Barnard discussed whether to keep the honor system as is. Students debated reporting infringements, appeal options, and the role of faculty in punishment. Some advocated abolishing the system, while others proposed revisions.
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Barnard
NSA Appoints New Delegates for National Students Association
Columbia University Student Council elected delegates to the National Students Association last Friday to replace resignations and February graduates. Robert Coykendahl of Columbia College was chosen as a delegate. Nancy Kamin of Barnard and Joan MacManus of Barnard were named alternates. Kamin belongs to Wigs and Cues while MacManus is sophomore class president and SA member.
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Columbia University Student Council
National Students Association
Nancy Kamin
Joan MacManus
Barnard
Miss Kamin
Wigs
Cues
Miss McManus
Representative Assembly
Robert Coykendahl
Columbia College
Final UNICEF Drive Reported By Term Drive Chair
Shirley Stout, chairman of Term Drive, told the Representative Assembly on December 6 that $1,487.48 gross was collected for UNICEF and the books will stay open through the semester. She noted a slow start due to exam week and cited publicity and coverage issues as factors.
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Shirley Stout
Representative Assembly
Unicef
Barnard
Miss Stout
Drive
Bulletin
Central Committee
Ruth Aney
Barnard Hall
Students Voice Protest on Rise
Freshmen at Barnard protested the Rep Assembly action approving a one dollar SAF rise, calling it undemocratic after the Class of ’52 opposed the two dollar raise in a class referendum. Gloria Bedke ’49 argued attendance showed low student interest, while others blamed expediency and misperceptions about representation for the vote.
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Rep Assembly
Barnard
Gloria Bedke
Political Council to Sponsor South America Conference
The Political Council will host a conference titled South America Comes of Age on December 11 from 9 15 a m to 6 p m in the College Parlor. Eleanor De Antonio chairs the event with sessions open to Council members and plenaries open to all.
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Political Council
South America
Eleanor de Antonio
Barnard Debate Club Wins Hofstra Tournament Plaque
The Barnard Debate Council captured first place at Hofstra College's annual tournament on December 4. Rutgers finished second and Brooklyn College third. Nancy Miller and Janet Lewis led the affirmative, winning all four debates. They defeated Manhattan College, Brooklyn College, Iowa College, and John Marshall College. Marion Weston and Amelia Coleman won three of four negs, defeating Rutgers, Kings Point US Merchant Marine Academy, and Seton Hall.
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Barnard Debate Council
Hofstra College
Rutgers University
Brooklyn College
Nancy Miller
Janet Lewis
Manhattan College
Iowa College
John Marshall College
Marion Weston
Amelia Coleman
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point
Seton Hall
Offer Course In Leadership
Students are reminded that the Recreational Leadership course will be offered in the second semester. Lectures will be given by Sociology and Psychology staff with Professor Holland and Corinne Bize directing from the Department of Physical Education. Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays 4 to 5 p.m. Field work 15 hours, may be volunteer at a settlement house hospital or similar organization. Registration required with academic courses.
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Holland
Corinne Bize
Department of Physical Education
Girl Scouts
AlumnaNotes Civil Service Opportunities Present at Barnard
Miss Ethel Weiss of Barnard, a 44 graduate, discusses civil service paths in Washington and revised civil service internships at the National Institute of Public Affairs. Her background spans the Bureau of Labor Statistics, New York State Labor Department, work with Senator Wagner, and the Economic Cooperation Administration. She earned magna cum laude honors and led Interfaith Council and other student activities.
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Ethel ° Weiss
Barnard
Washington
National Institute of Public Affairs
U.S
Columbia University
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Department of Labor
New York State Labor Department
Robert Wagner
New York
Donald Stone
Economic Cooperative Administration
Miss Weiss
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Olive Holmes
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Federal Reserve Board
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