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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1913
Page
1
Readers discuss whether only registered Seniors should wear caps and gowns. The issue hinges on whether the gown should signify academic achievement or social status, with arguments for restricting privilege to seniors and for allowing affiliated juniors.
In the BULLETIN holiday notice Madelaine Bunzl is named Alumnae Editor to collect alumnae notes. Alumnae are urged to write about post graduation activities to inspire current students and support Barnard’s two million dollar fund. Trustees lack intimate alumni support. undergraduates offer loyalty but not funds.
The Building Fund Committee unveils a charity scheme dubbed the Solar System to raise money for a new building. Contributions vary by time unit from 50 cents per second to $50 per year, with a goal of one girl per class donating $50 annually. Class standings will be published weekly, and trustees alumnae and undergraduates met during the holidays to endorse the effort.
Faculty vote at Barnard College aligns two year journalism admission with Columbia School of Journalism for men. Mathematics becomes elective for transfers to the School of Journalism. two history units required. Advanced French and German added to elective list. Board of Trustees elects officers for next year including Silas L. Brownell as chairman and William M. Grosvenor on the Executive Committee.
Miss Maude Minor, secretary of the New York Probation Association and headworker at Waverly House, will speak Thursday January 9 at four o clock in Room 139. The lecture outlines reform efforts and crime prevention with the title Protecting Our Girls and is hosted by the College Settlements Association. The Barnard Riding Class will hold its first big evening Saturday January 25 from eight to ten with a drill music games and sports for riders and fans alike. Participants should ride regularly to prepare and basketball players especially need practice as team workouts have been light. Seats will be available for Barnard rooters and supporters.
Fragmentary text mentions a chairman and fund or building project with dated reference to 1914. Details are garbled. no clear event, organizer, or location can be confirmed from the readable portion.
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