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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1946
Page
4
The Foster Parents drive has raised 721.81 toward a 5000 goal. Contributions come from alumnae faculty students and clubs including Me norah Interfaith Council and various student organizations. Prizes and raffles are planned with a January 10 drawing and raffle books distributed through Student Mail to all students.
Rosanne Dryfus was chosen Publicity Manager and Mary Japenaz elected second brat at the December 12 meeting. Club officers vacated earlier in the term and a drive for new members begins. Auditions set for February 5 and 6 1945 from 4 to 5 PM with further sessions February 6 and 11.
The informal drive dance titled As You Were will be held in the gym Friday January 10 from 830 pm to 12 am. Nancy Cameron and Marcia Balfour chair the Foster Parents Term Drive Committee. Cyrus St Clair and his orchestra provide music with the maestro soloing on tuba. Admission is fifty cents per girl and a half cent per man. Men will be weighed at the door and Columbia men may attend for those arriving alone. Newman Club supplies refreshments.
The editor carries a plea from CAROL JOHNS urging students to donate to the Foster Parent Term Drive as weeks remain before semester end. She notes weak response and asks readers to contribute despite holiday timing, emphasizing the drive’s importance for needy children.
Deadline for sophomores to submit lyrics about the God Dionysus is January 10. Entries must be delivered to Lyric Chairman Marion Hausner to help the class earn points in Greek Games.
The page records a campus discussion on raising Student Activities fees to help clubs stay within budgets. Students Anne von Phul Pat Hawley Denna Minnick Diana Jenkins and Grace Peters express support or conditional support, noting rising prices and budget pressures and the need to maintain club standards.
The Association of American Medical Colleges will hold a Professional Aptitude Test on Saturday January 11 1947 with sessions at 9 am 12 noon and 130 to 400 pm. All 1947 medical college freshman applicants must present results as part of preparation. Registration closes noon Friday December 27 at Room 409 Hamilton Hall Columbia University. Fee is 5 dollars. irregular time testing costs 15 dollars. Katherine S. Doty.
A special Faculty meeting is scheduled for Monday January 6 to discuss the major examinations plan. The proposal aims for broad departmental latitude with uniform regulations on key aspects. details and actions at the meeting remain uncertain. Virginia C. Gildersleeve Dean.
The Deutscher Kreis hosted a Christmas Tree party in Brooks Hall to celebrate the season. The German department presented a Christmas play with angelic pageantry and star studded scrolls, accompanied by German cakes and cookies.
Jacqueline Chichery is the ninth child adopted under Barnard Foster Parents Plan. She is an intelligent girl with brown hair and eyes and a French sparkle. The war disrupted the Chichery home as Mr. Chichery was seized by the Gestapo in 1944, harming Mrs. Chichery's health and leaving the family without basic necessities. The Plan aims to restore Jacqueline's health and self confidence and enable her return to a normal life.
The Lutheran Christmas Sing took place yesterday at 4 pm in the College Parlor with a roaring fire and apples served in Yale spirit. Rev William Cole led the carols as counselor to Protestant students and the college community attended in festive mood.
Shirley Stout, chair of the CSB, promotes two hour sessions at Neighborhood House on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. She urges girls without other activities to try Community Service, promising a human experience valuable for the future.
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