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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1939
Page
3
The Eligibility Committee revises rules for physical education by case review based on past records and effort. Freshmen and sophomores are advised to defer making up an F until junior year while juniors and seniors should address deficiencies next semester.
Delegates at the Fourth Annual American Student Union convention in New York City adopted a drive to obtain 250000 signatures for a Student Roll Call for Human Rights to push a democracy friendly legislative program. Mayor LaGuardia urged students to enter politics while warning against mere noise and stressed leadership in democracy during the 1940 election cycle. Other speakers included Ordway Tead, Mrs. MacAllister, Max Lerner, Reinhold Niebuhr, and Roger Baldwin.
Louise Volcker reports on a girls paddle event near Barnard Pool with a focus on self-reliance and water safety. Local organizers emphasize training and community involvement as participants prepare to navigate the shores and waters in a self guided outing.
Barnard College announces a winter canoeing course for self described beginners. Ten girls per class may enroll with eligibility limited to upperclassmen who are strong swimmers and have a foot injury check signups for Wednesday Friday and Tuesday slots. The project aims to train camp counselors while inviting broader participation. The canoe’s name remains open as launch awaits official christening.
The second senior tea to the faculty will be held Friday January 13 in the College Parlor from 4 30 to 5 30 o clock. The All White tea honors the science department including mathematics botany chemistry geology physics and zoology. The tea is open only to senior class members. Each faculty guest will be escorted by a senior majoring in that department.
Virginia C. Gildersleeve will address the class of 1942 at 1 10 p m in Brinckerhoff Theater on The Use of Examinations The talk marks her second official freshman meeting this year and follows her opening remarks on college opportunities.
Clyde Miller associate professor of education at Teachers College joined the local College Teachers Union in response to resignations by several Columbia colleagues. Franz Boas and Robert Lynd had earlier announced affiliation, while Louis Hacker John L Childs Bruce Raup and Ernest Johnson left the union amid accusations of communist influence.
Claire Stern reviews the winter issue praising its Dickensian spirit and well organized content. The piece notes strong editorials and a lively contest policy while highlighting Barnard trends and critiques of Harold Laski.
The Refugee Committee led by Mabel Houk invites student and faculty pledges to fund a refugee student’s study next year at Barnard. The drive seeks tuition from the college and aims to raise room, board, fees, and extras with help from Inter national Student Service. Teachers College and the Law School join in coordinating pledges and outreach nationwide.
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