New Russia Described By Lamont At Open Meeting
Corliss Lamont, eminent philosopher and Marxist, told about one hundred students and faculty that socialist planning is the cure for economic cycles, advocating world wide planning and production for use in Soviet Russia. He praised the new constitution for guaranteed rights and warned democracy abroad hinges on security against spies.
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Corliss Lamont
Russia
Mr. Lamont
Rusia
Mr.amont
Rus
Sovietussia
Laont
Lamont
Soviet Russia
Dean Gildersleeve urges sophomores to pursue diverse careers
Dean Virginia Gildersleeve addressed the Sophomore Class on choosing a major. She argued that money should not dictate work and urged balancing career and family, stressing adaptability, informed choices, and training in professional schools after graduation.
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Virginia C. Gildersleeve
Brinckerhoff Theatre
Gildersleeve
Dean Announces Change In Ruling On Publicity
Barnard College informs students of a revised rule on media access. Students may not grant interviews or information to newspapers unless pre approved by college authorities. Questions should be referred to Miss Erskine Miss Weeks or Miss McBride.
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Barnard College
Miss Erskine
Miss Weeks
Miss McBride
Students Hear Advice On Jobs In Public Service
Miss Pearl Bernstein told Barnard students that government jobs increasingly hire by ability over political ties. She spoke at Barnard Hall during a vocational guidance conference stressing training in a specific field and noting public service openness to scrutiny and spoilage as a handicap.
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United States
Major Groups Hold Meetings on Departmental Luncheons
History Classics Geology Anthropology and Zoology majors gathered for a series of talks. Dr Florrie Holzwasser showed slides from a world trip while Adrienne Macksoud discussed mountain leather and cork research. Professor Curti praised notable women in history.
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Florrie Holzwasser
Adrienne Macksoud
Barnard
Marcus Aurelius
John Day
Day
Herodes Atticus
Athens
Herodes
Philostratos
Ralph Linton
Columbia
Hewitt Hall
Linton
Which Way to Peace debated at McMillin Theatre
Columbia professors Randall and Shotwell clashed over collective security at a forum on Which Way to Peace. Randall argued collective security risks war and criticized rearmament and the League of Nations inactivity. Shotwell supported collective action and cautioned isolation amid global scientific barriers.
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Randall
Columbia
McMillin Theatre
Shotwell
United States
League of Nations
Professor Shotwell
Named Candidates for Undergraduate Association Offices
Jean Allison Barbara Ridgway and Emily Turk were nominated for president of the Undergraduate Association at a meeting in Barnard Hall yesterday noon. For treasurer nominees are Margaret Boyle Evelyn Hagmoe and Marjorie Weiss. Secretaries named include Priscilla Burge Jane Greenbaum and Ruth Taubenhaus with a tea to introduce candidates Monday.
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Jean Allison
Barbara Ridgway
Emily Turk
Barnard
Margaret Boyle
Evelyn Hagmoe
Marjorie Weiss
Priscilla Burge
Jane Greenbaum
Ruth Taubenhaus
Miss Allison
The
Athletic Association
Ridgway
Mortarboard
Land and Building Fund
Miss Turk
AYC
Menorah
Dr Clark Attends White House Luncheon Insights on Etiquette
Dr Jane P Clark attended a White House luncheon honoring ambassador wives. She described Washington’s ceremonial flow with guests first and rigid seating, cards reminding where to sit, and a brief chat with Mrs Roosevelt. The Marine Band played as Mrs Roosevelt arrived and conversations followed.
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Dr. Clark
Allison Ridgway Turk Run For Undergrad Head
Barnard College announces for the Class of 1939 that students may apply for the professional option in their senior year by March 12, 1938. Eligibility requires a good record, committee approval, and 90 points of work including a 28 point major. transfers may qualify after one full year with strong grades.
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Committee On Instruction
Barnard College
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