Barnard College Students Publish Weekly Throughout Year
Publication was issued weekly during the college year by Barnard College students, with the exception of the final two weeks in January.
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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1915
Page
1
Publication was issued weekly during the college year by Barnard College students, with the exception of the final two weeks in January.
A dated roster lists Editor in Chief Dorette Freanpir and business managers with several assistants and associate editors across years 1915 to 1917. It also includes athletics editor Edith Grossman and assistants for humorous and religious activities, showing organizational roles in the issue.
The piece argues marks drive student fate from pass to cum laude and that A's and B's come to those with unusual preparation or relentless work. It notes luck plays a role in college readiness, but stresses many can earn high grades if they are willing to pay the price.
The text contrasts grind and easier course paths with personal passion guiding subjects. It notes that in a two year core versus two year broadening plan the best grades come from studying what one loves, with A’s for English lovers and math lovers, while marks reflect choice and context.
A Barnard Bulletin letter highlights the Intercollegiate Bureau of Occupations expanding beyond employment to study how education fits women for business and professional roles. It asks how curricula meet job needs, compares training and advancement for men and women, and calls Student Council a trailblazer guiding vocational growth.
Students and Barnard officials discuss early vocational guidance to unlock 60 job types across 28 fields. The Student Council chair says interest must form in the first two years of college. diploma time is too late. Cooperation with the Bureau and alumnae committees could boost women’s education and economic activity.
Agnes M. ConkKlin writes to Buletin praising Chaplain Knox led Bible course last summer. She notes historical approach to Old Testament and first three books of the New Testament, with optional readings from other authorities. The course allowed independent interpretation, aims to expand to a full year and attract teachers, ministers, and interested students.
The schedule lists February events including Alumnae Teas on Monday February 8 and February 15, a 1915 Class Meeting on Tuesday February 9 in Room 139, a Faculty Reception February 10 in Brooks Hall, and a Religious and Philanthropic Association Dance February 12 in Earl Hall.
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