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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1947
Page
3
Barnard hosted a Christmas season assembly with carols sung by the Barnard and Columbia College Glee Clubs directed by Jacob Avshalomoff. Dean McIntosh read a message from Isaiah urging love and hope, as students enjoyed dances by Barnard's Dance Group and selections from The Messiah.
The library announces Christmas holiday hours with specific Saturday and weekday openings. The reserve book line forms December 19 at noon. Jester representatives sell Barnard magazines to students today and tomorrow. Ring orders for the class of 1949 take place January 8 at noon in the Little Parlor with a $5 deposit. Senior Week chair Jean Meszaros reminds residents to bring white dresses back for June Step Singing.
A Christmas candlelight service will be held at 5 15 this afternoon under acting chaplain The Reverend Shunji F Nishi and Chapel music director Lowell P Beveridge The program includes Choral preludes Wie schon leuchtet der Morgenstern and Von Himmel hoch Johann Pucci l ed.
The Temporary Committee on Academic Freedom of the American Veterans Committee voted to hold a rally if satisfaction over the Howard Fast ban is not received from Columbia University after Christmas. Present were campus group reps including Progressive Citizens of America and Americans for Democratic Action. The panel urged Columbia to adopt the National Students Association Bill of Rights and to withdraw the Fast ban.
The International Students Committee of Columbia invites Barnard students to a Christmas party in the Dodge Room at Earl Hall tomorrow. The event will record carols and a Christmas message to be broadcast to South America and Europe on Christmas Day. Four Barnard students will sing foreign carols and refreshments follow. Afterward, guests may attend the Pepsi-Cola Lounge grand opening from 4 to 12 in honor of foreign students.
Barnard students hear a two word motion and plans for a town meeting after Christmas to gauge opinion on academic freedom. The council sent a clarifying letter to Miss Harrington and endorsed by the Barnard Student Council, urging free speech and exposure to diverse views on campus.
The Columbia University Chamber Orchestra directed by Herbert Dittler presents a Christmas concert at 8 30 p m in McMillin Theatre. Soloist Abram Loft tenor viola performs Rolla Concerto for Viola with Handel Mendelssohn Bartók Arnell pieces on the program. Card only admission available at Barnard Social Affairs Office or John Jay Hall Columbia.
Columbia University Band announces a season under Donald Moore from Juilliard. Two concerts are set at McMillin Theatre on April 18 and May 1 with additional performances including a Syracuse show and four twilight concerts before Low Library. Open invitation asks for female players, especially oboe bassoon and flat clarinet.
The Municipal Civil Service Commission announced an exam for Junior Statistician at $2160 to $2400. Open to seniors who graduate by June 30, with NYC residency requirements of three years prior to appointment. details at the Barnard Occupation Bureau.
Boxes at building entrances invite donations to the Employees' Christmas Fund. The plan emphasizes anonymity to prevent favoritism and says tips are not expected for duties. Contributions may also be left at the Comptroller's Office.
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