Plans for amalgamation threaten Columbia liberal arts core
A freshman voice criticizes Dean Hovde and President McGill for plans to merge College, General Studies, and Barnard, arguing the merger would erase the liberal arts base, reduce community access, and force premature specialization undermining a broad education. Name Withheld '71
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Dean Hovde
Columbia
McGill
Hovde
College
General Studies
Barnard
City Colleges
GSGS
Europe
The Bull To the Editor Letter on Reading Between the Spaces
An editor’s reply letter from Barbara Shear argues readers must interpret undercurrents in the Bull column by learning to read between the spaces. She asserts attitudes are not expressed and calls for more explicit commentary beyond sarcasm and libel concerns.
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Barbara Shear
Reader Letters Critique Groopman Review at Barnard
A Dear Editor letter condemns Mr Groopmans November 18 piece Abstraction and Obscenity citing vulgar Barnard paper epithets and urging repudiation of perceived perversities. Groopman replies that he values reader responses and defends editorial tastes.
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Mr. Groopman
Barnard
Morningside
Quotation of the Week on Human Development
A quotation attributed to Buckminster Fuller notes that momentary desire has shaped 99 percent of babies, implying humanity deserves deeper contemplation. The remark frames ethical reflection on reproduction and social responsibility.
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Buckminster Fuller
Language option proposed to substitute science year
Barnard proposes letting students replace one year of required science with a second language since most PhD programs expect reading knowledge in two modern languages and few sciences are needed. The plan targets humanities oriented students pursuing graduate study.
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Barnard
Campus reps sought to sell electronic components
National Direct Sales Co seeks campus representatives to market quality electronic components at competitive prices. Write to Jeff Johnson at Suite 111, 32 Se. 10th St., Hopkins, Minnesota 55343.
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Jeff Johnson
Decorations and holiday display at McIntosh Center
The McIntosh Activities Council plans Christmas decorations using college property with no new spending besides a menorah and a dradle. A tree, garlands, and wreaths will be displayed with festive greens, and a holiday decorating party was held Saturday, December 5.
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Minntosh Center
McIntosh Activities Council
Win Ouslh
Cades
Hoeldae
Education proposal for Barnard elementary program gains interest
Students urge Barnard College to adopt an elementary education program. Patricia Granam leads a committee to study needs, funding, and faculty approval. The plan would add three teaching courses, clinic work, and potential partnerships with Teachers College or Bank Street School of Education. An organized petition is sought for January 7 meeting.
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Barnard
Committee On Instruction
Patricia Granam
Bram
Thur
Teachers College
Bank Street School of Education
Barnard Curiculum
UW Room
M.llbank
Petiton
Allon
Diane Tabakman
Barbara Buckingham
Consumer boycott targets Astra Turf over Escambia Bay pollution
Local activists urge a boycott of Astra Turf by Monsanto due to Escambia Bay pollution from industrial waste. They accuse several industries north of the bay of dumping into the Escambia River and bay, threatening the ecosystem and public health.
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Escambia Bay
Pensacola
Florida
Ecsambia Bay
Escambia River
Monsanto Co
Monsanto
Anc
Wall
Escambia
Excamba
Callin
Astra
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