Public Speaking Course Announced at Barnard College
A new noncredit course titled Speeches on Public Question is offered this semester at Barnard with credit available next term. Professors Baldwin Haller and Moley will lead with dean and other department staff as advisers, inviting all students to attend and participate in discussions to improve oral presentation skills.
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Barnard
Government
Baldwin, Haller
Moley
Baldwin
Las
Barnard Wins Swimming Meet Over T C 44 27
Barnard College captured the swimming meet led from the first event, winning every event except the crawl for form. Ruth Lubell of T C and Grace Kahts starred, with Naomi Lubell and the alumni helping in final scoring. The Hooker Cup was retained by Barnard, and a new trophy was promised for the college with three consecutive wins. Next meet with T C set for December 18.
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Teachers College
T. C. Barnard
Ruth’ Lubell
T. C
Grace Kahts
Naomi Lubell
Barnard
Mnard
Alummase
Wimmers
T. C. Will’ Trestay
Barmerd
Successful Alumnae Speak on Vocational Careers and Training
A Vocational conference opened with a dinner for alumnae and undergraduates. Speakers, including Miss Helen Jones and Miss Gladys Hallman, discussed teaching paths, psychology, psychiatric social work, laboratory science, and the growing demand for skilled women in public and private sectors.
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Miss Doty
Helen Jones
Wadleign
N. Y
Gladys Hallman
Neurological Institute
Christine Robb
National Committee For Mental Hygiene
Harriet Wilcox
Board of Health
New York
Mariétia’ ‘Lott
International
Honors System Bridges English Methods and American Colleges
President Frank Aydelotte of Swarthmore College discusses adopting an Honor System similar to English methods. He contrasts it with the Elective System, noting the shift from quantitative to qualitative work and from average effort to individual mastery.
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Frank Aydelotte
Starthmore College
Aydelotte
Swarthmore College
Volnteer
Swarthmore
Seniors Win Sing Song Event at Class Night Parade
The Class of 1924 took top honors in Sing Song with 38 points, followed by Juniors at 30 and Sophomores 14, while Freshmen collected 16 as Lions and Indians motifs dominated the gym. Faculty and Columbia staff, including Mrs Gallagher and Dr Hall, offered performances and notes on glee club history.
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Sophs
Debate on U S Entry to League of Nations at Goucher
At a Goucher College Ethics Club event in Baltimore on December 1 and 8, students discussed the peace movement. President Emeritus M. Carey Thomas opened with insights from Europe and Asia after extensive travel. Dr Katherine Gallagher outlined Europe’s situation, Germany’s reparations strain, and views on international law. Dr Herbert Gibbons defended isolationist policy, while Mr Levermore argued the League’s role as essential for world peace. A closing session centered on whether the United States should join the League of Nations, drawing strong support from many attendees.
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Goucher College Ethics’ Club
Baltimore
M. Carey Thomas
Bryn’ Mawr
Germany
League’ of* Nations
Herbert Gibbons
Princeton
United States
League
Levermore
Teague
League” of Nations
Union
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