Newman Club Explores Interfaith Cooperation Theme
Anticipation of Brotherhood Week framed the Newman Club meeting. Professor Roman Gans of Teachers College led a round table on interfaith cooperation, with Jane Weidlund, Mary Brown, Patricia Evers, and Mary Farley presenting views on church regulations, cross racial work, appropriate scope, and the gains versus losses in interfaith and interracial cooperation. Miss Farley closed by affirming that gains outweigh losses.
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Newman Club
Roman Gans
Teachers College
Jane Weidlund
Mary Brown
Patricia Evers
Mary Farley
Miss Farley
Fellowship talk by Robert Marshburn on Christian duties
Mr. Robert Marshburn addressed the Barnard Christian Fellowship on Our Responsibilities to Others as Christians. The lecture took place Monday February 12 at 4 15 p m.
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Robert Marshburn
Barnard Christian Fellowship
Lutheran Club to Host Father Ford on Catholicism and Marriage
Lutheran Club of Barnard College will host Father George B. Ford, Catholic adviser, February 19 in the College Parlor from 4 to 6 pm. The event includes a quiz on marriage and Catholic Church with questions from the floor. Doris Mohr invites attendance at this lecture. alternate programs include Episcopal Club talks on Christian Marriage and church history by Beth Crouter and Father Leeming.
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George B. Ford
Barnard College
Father Ford
Doris Mohr
Lutheran Club
Frank C. Leeming
St. Peter’s School
Peekskill
N. Y
Episcopal Club
Beth Crouter
Reps Propose Amendments and Grant Funds
Barnard Undergraduate Association Representative Assembly considers two constitutional amendments. Miriam Skinner proposes annual term elections for the Court of Senior Proctors. A second amendment would require Assembly meetings at least twice monthly. Funds totaling $150 go to Welcoming Services, Political Council, and A.A. to cover overruns from last term.
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Barnard Undergraduate Association
Representative Assembly
Miriam Skinner
Court of Senior Proctors
Miss Skinner
Rep Assembly
President of
Student Council
Jake
Political Council
A.A
Barnard Grads Complete National Public Affairs Internship
Two Barnard College graduates Pegey Hine and Bethel Weiss, both class of 1944, completed a seven month government internship through the National Institute of Public Affairs in Washington. They were among 44 graduates from 36 colleges selected for the nationwide program. Interns served in Civil Aeronautics Authority, Foreign Economic Administration, and Office of Senator Robert Wagner among others. The institute aims to spark sustained interest in public service and guide career choices in government.
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Barnard
Pegey Hine
Bethel Weiss
National Institute of Public Affairs
Washington
D. C
Miss Hine
Political Council
National Service Committee
Civil Aeronautics Authority and
Foreign Economic Administration
Miss Weiss
Phi Beta Kappa
Interfaith Council
National War Fund
Miss Weis
U. S
Robert ¥. Wagner
National Institute
Grace Dobson
Barnard Students Seek Informal Dances to Replace Formals
A Barnard College letter from September 1944 argues that informal dances are needed due to travel difficulties and a general dislike of formal events. Student couples would attend more dances if informal gatherings were offered, as many “best beaux” avoid frequent formals.
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Barnard College
Barnard
Spring Dance Petitions Considered February 27
Student Council will receive petitions for the Spring Dance and review them on February 27. Any undergraduate activity may apply.
Wycliffe Granted UCA Membership and Freshman Games Chair
The Physical Education Department proposal for a new Freshman Games chairman from a closed Greek Games slate was denied by the Student Council. Ann Ford was named to replace Sue Steketse who became ineligible. Jessie Scott’s Wycliffe Club was approved to join UCA and its president joins the UCA cabinet. the club may also join the Student Christian Movement. Council members will attend camp March 16 weekend.
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Physical Education Department
Sue Steketce
Ann Ford
Wycliffe Club
Jessie Scott
UCA
Student Christian Movement
Student Council
Plans for Greek Games in final stage this Saturday
The Greek Games Committee announced final planning for the event on Saturday April 14. Music is set with Marie Breckwoldt as Freshman composer, costumes chosen, and cha riot designs finalized. Posters will invite Barnard Hall signups for speaking parts and Miss Seals and Miss Sandres of the English department will coach the dramatic roles.
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Marie Breckwoldt
Barnard Hall
Miss Seals
Miss Sandres
Education Council Sets Teacher Exam Dates
The National Teachers Examinations will be held March 16 and 17 at Teachers College. The $7.50 fee and applications must be filed by February 17 with Miss Anna Dragositz. Exams prepared by the American Council on Education aid teacher candidates and are used by many school systems in hiring decisions.
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Teachers College
Anna Dragositz
American Council of Education
Civil Service Seeks Junior Professional Assistants War Era
Miss Katherine Doty announces United States Civil Service Commission openings for Junior Professional Assistant at 2000 per year with 433 overtime. Salaries range from 1970 to 2190 with overtime. Veterans preference may affect clerical level appointments. Many disciplines requested, with a written aptitude test and war-duration appointments. Catholic University offers four graduate student assistantships in counseling and advising women.
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Katherine Doty
United States Civil Service
Miss Doty
Catholic University of America
Washington
Dean of Women
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