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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1950
Page
1
Barnard Bulletin published semi weekly through the college year by Barnard students under the Undergraduate Association. Entered second class matter October 19, 1928 at New York post office. Subscription rate 6.50 per year. Esther J Mendelsohn editor in chief.
The Barnard College issue centers on a proposed $100 tuition increase to cover a deficit. Bulletin argues the raise would harm the majority of students who work to pay tuition, suggests admitting more New York commuters, warns the change could alter Barnard’s character, and urges a longer student inquiry and broader scholarship funding before any decision.
In a lecture on radio writing for sound effects, Howard A. Teichmann outlines how trains, footsteps, doors, and musical effects are voiced for realism. He describes his career from Wisconsin training to Mercury Theater and radio work, praising soap operas as a rare arena for original writing and character development.
The Alumnae Advisory Vocational Committee at Barnard began operating this semester to help seniors meet mentors in their prospective fields and, where possible, refer them to job openings. About fifty Barnard alumnae in industries such as industrial chemistry publishing TV radio international affairs and social work volunteer to interview students.
Barnard alumna Elizabeth Hall Janeway, 15 years after graduation, builds fame as novelist and short story writer. Her works include The Walsh Girls Daisy Kenyon and The Question of Gregory. She won Story Magazine's short story prize and an O Henry prize. She majored in history and credits confidence for her literary path.
The Vienna Collection from the Habsburg era travels to the Metropolitan Museum from February 24 to May 21 featuring 300 pieces including Vermeer Rubens Tintoretto Velasquez Rembrandt and more. Highlights include tapestries bronzes ivories and a silver gilt cradle for the king of Rome. Admission is 50 cents except Mondays.
Graciela Basora describes her Puerto Rican heritage and life in New York. She notes Puerto Rico’s economy leaning toward self sufficiency, ongoing Americanization, and the blend of Spanish tradition with U S culture. Basora highlights education, climate, fashion, cuisine, and social customs including Velorios as community gatherings.
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