Speakers Urge Lifting Of Spanish Arms Embargo
University assembly by the University Federation for Democracy and Intellectual Freedom urged ending the arms embargo on Spain. Jay Allen urged action, noting past intervention could have slowed Franco and criticizing the US stance. Rockwell Kent warned against aiding Franco and urged resistance to propaganda.
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Jayllen
Chicago Herald-Tribune
University Federation For Democracy and Intellectual Freedom
Spain
Allen
Mr. Allen
Wartorn
Franco
Jaylen
United States
Beutral
Kent
University Rally for Refugees Tuesday
Columbia University Refugee committee sub group schedules a rally at McMillin Theater on Tuesday February 28 at 1 PM. Barnard refugee assembly may join, with speakers including Thomas Mann Mayor La Guardia and Lawrence Rich from the New York Chamber of Commerce.
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Columbia University Refugee Committee
McMillin Theater
Barnard
Dean Advises Broad Education For Career Choice
Dean Gildersleeve urged sophomores to select a general field with adaptability and detailed work knowledge. She warned against over specialization and urged pursuing top training for responsibility, outlining careers in teaching medicine law social work nursing library and more.
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Dean Gildersleeve
Brinckerhoff Theatre
Barnard
Spanish Group Holds Musicale With Latin guests at college
The Spanish Club opened the new semester with a four to six musical event in the College Parlor featuring Francisco Gil on guitar, Fernando Valente at twelve on piano, Maria Seris dancing Chiapanecas and Sevillanas, and Juan Bilbao on guitar. Ruth Stibbs announced Esther Anderson as new club head. Treasurer Janet Younker urged dues and promoting new students to join. The Spanish Department highlighted its Pan American activities and plans for a dedicated Latin American culture floor in Hewitt Hall.
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Francisco Gil
Puerto Rico
Fernando Valente
Scarlatti
Navarro
Malati
Aldeano
Sallito
Ravel
Ruth Stibbs
Esther Anderson
Miss Anderson
Janet
Forty Winks Awakens Forty Cast Rehearses New Script
The Junior Show approves the title Forty Winks replacing past options life begins at forty Opus Forty Kiss Me Quick and Hickory Dickory Dock. Rehearsals reveal eight Supreme Court ladies dancing while Evelyn Hagmoe leads and Frances Dinsmoor handles music. Arthur de Rat stars with a mystery love interest to be revealed at the March 10 and 11 performances. The 1940 class aims to outshine Greek Games in rhythmic competition.
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Barnard
Supreme Court
Evelyn Hagmoe
Frances Dinsmoor
Arthur de Rat
Minority Cultures and Democratic Society Discussed
Dr. Louis M. Hacker spoke to Barnard Menorah and Columbia Jewish Students Society on February 21 about the role of cultural minorities in democracy. He urged recognition of group identity, ongoing renewal, and an international center to strengthen minority vitality and defend democracy at home.
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United States
Louis M. Hacker
Barnard Menorah
Columbia Jewish Students Society
Hacker
Irwin Edman
Columbia University
Edman
Nine Gain Senior Red Cross Awards
The Red Cross Life Savings Course revised this year under Miss Tuzo emphasizes intelligence and practical skills. Twelve students registered. nine completed successfully including Agnes Adamy the first foreign student to earn a Senior Life Saving Emblem. Other awardees are Alberta Albig Barbara Ambrosimi Denise Anderson Rita Benson Adeline Bostelmann Jean Driggs Verna Mayberry and Marjory Rader.
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Red Cross
Physical Education Department
Miss Tuzo
Agnes Adamy
Hungary
Alberta Albig
Barbara Ambrosimi
Denise Anderson
Rita Benson
Adeline Bostelmann
Jean Driggs
Verna Mayberry
Marjory Rader
Physical Education
Election set for March on college offices and April installation
Elections for Undergraduate President Secretary and Treasurer are scheduled for March 2 and 3 with a tea on February 29. Nominations open March 2 for officers limited by class status. Majorities decide results with eliminations as needed. Installation will occur April 18 at a required assembly.
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Barnard Hall
Jean Allison
Honor Board
Athletic
Representative Assembly
Ruth Taubenhaus
Student Election Calendar Outlines February to March
Calendar lists nominations and elections for undergraduate president secretary and treasurer with events on February 27 29 and March 2 3 6 9 10 14 16 17 20 and 23 24 including nominations for Honors Board Athletic Association Dormitory President Mortarboard Editor Business Manager Bulletin and Quarterly Editors and class meetings for nominating class presidents.
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