Pinned Speakers Highlight Vocational Conference Series
Eva Hansl, Barnard alumna and NBC radio writer, will discuss writing for media and the value of writing across professions at a lecture in the Colle Parlor. The 1940 Occupational Conference Committee sponsors sessions on employment prospects and job hunting techniques at Barnard, Columbia, and the School of Business.
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Eva Vom Brauer Hansl
Barnard
Colle
Hansl
Columbia College
School of Business
Paul W. Boynton
Soconyacuum Oil Corporation
Boynton
Barnard College adopts new flexible admission system
The Dean's Office announces Barnard College ends the strict 15 units and entrance exam rules. A simplified plan emphasizes ability to do college work over past studies. Previous five schemes include Regents exams, College Entrance Board, and Plan D for honor students. The change takes effect immediately.
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Barnard College
Regents
College Entrance Board
Columbia University
Tannenbaum Discusses War and U S Security
Dr. Frank Tannenbaum warned government and history majors that a German victory would remake U S relations with the Western Hemisphere and force a militarized approach. He argued South America lacks resources for independent arms production and would be forced to import, risking German influence and possible U S action if Britain’s navy falls.
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Germany
Hemisphere
Frank Tannenbaum
United States
Cecil P. Golann Wins Earle Prize
Cecil Paige Golann has won the Earle Prize in Classics established in memory of Professor Mortimer Lamson Earle of Barnard. The $50 award is given annually based on a special examination and strong Greek and Latin work.
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Cecil Paige Golann
Earle
Mortimer Lamson Earle
Barnard
Pseudo-Molasses And Sulfur Rejuvenates Freshman Night
A wholesale molasses and sulphuring program will be unleashed at the Freshman Class Dance on Saturday evening March 2. The event promises a dramatic, if quirky, revival mood for the class with an unusual theme and festive atmosphere.
Community Chest Exhibit Shows Red Cross Work
The exhibition at Casa Italiana portrays the New York Chapter of the American Red Cross with dolls, canteen nurses, the Lady in Gray, and a braille typewriter. It features emergency clothing, a first aid kit, a layette, and a musical dance by Howard Kelly and his orchestra. Dancing runs 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. for $2.25 per couple with 70 couples max.
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Oserver
Newrk
Amfear Ng Cross
Howard Kelly
Heaven
Taubenhaus And Williams Nominated For Undergraduate President
Ruth Taubenhaus and Doris Williams are nominated for President of the Undergraduate Association for 1940 1941 at an undergraduate meeting. Other nominees for Treasurer are Doris Bayer Alice Harte and Juliette Kenney.
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Ruth Taubenhaus
Doris Williams
Doris Bayer
Alice Harte
Juliette Kenney
Florence Fischman
Phyllis Hagmoe
Margaret Jackson
Mary Jo Jordan
Brooks Hall
Representative Assembly
Doris
Wycliffe Club
Marriage by Lan Calico Cast At Casa Italiana
Casting for the operetta Marriage by Lan Calico is complete. Agnes Cassidy sings Liese, Nansi Pugh is Anna Maria, Frances Dinsmoor plays Katherine, and Montgomery Throop of Columbia College portrays Peter. A 20 piece orchestra backs the performance directed by James Giddings with Dr. Henry Lee Smith as dramatic coach. Rehearsals proceed and ballet tryouts are held this week ahead of an informal post show dance.
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Lancalico
Music Club
Casa Italiana
Agnes Cassidy
Liese
Nansi Pugh
Anna Maria
Frances Dinsmoor
Katherine
Montgomery Throop
Columbia College
Peter
James Giddings
Henry Lee Smith
Seniors Meet Thursday on Hygiene Lectures schedule
The senior class will hold a mandatory meeting Thursday at 12 in room 304 Barnard. Caroline Duncggabe, class president, lists March 15 Dr Irving Pardee The Psychological and Physiological Aspects of Marriage. March 29 Professor Willard Waller The Social Adjustment to Marriage. April 5 Dr Jennings The Biological Adjustment to Marriage.
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Barnard
Caroline Duncggabe
Irving Pardee
Willard Waller
Jennings
University calendar changes seek input on holiday shifts
The Executive Committee of the University Council is considering omitting two Thanksgiving days and adding them to Christmas or Easter breaks. A letter to Barnard College asks for student and faculty opinions via the Undergraduate Association. A sample response favors adding the days to Easter.
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University Council
Barnard
Margaret Boyle
Barnard College
Miss Boyle
Student Council
Virginia C. Gildersleeve
Bulletin
Refugee workers seen as asset by church leader
Reverend Joseph Ostermann told Newman Club members that German refugees will not affect U S economic life. He said about 75 percent seek work and many are professionals who could be kept in reserve. He noted half the refugees are women and children and that the issue is not only Jewish.
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Joseph Ostermann
Newman Club
Ostermann
America
New Assembly Rules Announced by Court of Senior Proctors
The Court of Senior Proctors declares rules for assembly attendance. No student may enter after the program starts, lateness counts as absence, and no attendance slips will be accepted during or after the assembly. Applies to groups proceeding to the assembly. attendance taken at the meeting place must be filed before the procession moves.
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Mutter
York Tribune
NBC
Tannenbaum
Aone
South America
Cecil P. Golann
Earle Prize
Lion
Lamb
H. Kelly
Red Cross
Jake
Themas
Jean MacLane
Taubenhaus and
Williams
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