Summer Field Studies Program Promotes Scientific Inquiry
The Summer Field Studies Program organized by Columbia Cornell and Harvard offers advanced students a chance to study highland Latin American cultures in Ecuador Peru and Mexico under experienced anthropologists. Teams of six travel with Spanish speaking guidance and must submit final reports. applications are due December 28 1960.
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Columbia
Cornell
Harvard
Ecuador
Peru
Mexico
Marvin Harris
Department of Anthropology
Voice Of America Seeks Radio Trainee Program Candidates
The United States Information Agency invites applicants for a Radio Trainee Program in Washington DC. Selection based on FSEE test, college average, foreign language ability, and voice suitability. Age limit is thirty. One year training with potential language service placement. Apply by March 1 1961, with deadlines of December 22 1960 to January 26 1961 to qualify for the first class.
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The
United States Information Agency
Vote of America
Washington, D.C
Federal Service
Civil Service Commission
Drama continues as Hispano chorus enlivens stage
The excerpt notes a popular period drama with integrated lyrics and a 70 member chorus. It praises the direction by Mr. Rus de Florit and highlights the flute accompaniment that shapes the performance on stage.
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Rus.de Florit
Education notes on Brazil's regional system and influences
Mr. Maura describes Bras as the fourth largest county with 60 million people one living along the coast. The southern coastal region is the most developed in education. The Brazilian system shows strong Jesuit and European influence, noted by Mr. Xausa.
Yule Log Tradition Brightens Columbia Christmas
The 50th anniversary of Columbia Universitys Yule Log celebrates a historic ritual begun in 1910 by President Nicholas Murray Butler. Eggnog and carols fill John Jay Lounge as students reenact, read Twas the Night Before Christmas, and light the log to symbolize Columbia ideals and festive spirit.
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Columbia
Scandinavia
Europe
England
Nicholas Murray Butler
Hartley Hall
John Jay Lounge
Columbia College King’s Men
Grayson Kirk
Butler
United Nations plan aims to bar political aid ties
The United Nations plan proposed by President Eisenhower seeks to end the practice of providing economic aid in return for political promises, described as a fourth development in U.N. efforts.
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United Nations
Eisenhower
U.N
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Voice of America
Comune
Ae da Cala
Ett
Cetin
Pryor Fey Pa
Brazil
Clement Clarke Moore
Philippines
Tareyton
Dace
Lobel
Bes Ca Bo
Pees Es
Rei Sond
Ske
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