Science and Defense Discussed by College Faculty
The fourth student faculty forum on world affairs at the College Parlor featured Dr. Henry S. Sharp of geology Dr. Marie Reimer of chemistry and Dr. Henry Boorse of physics. They outlined geology chemistry and physics roles in national defense including topographic maps bridge and dam planning steel quality wear resistant materials weapon development and long range radio communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry S. Sharp
Columbia
Marie Reimer
Henry \. Boorse
Reimer
Locker Use Reminder Urges Careful Personal Belongings Handling
The notice urges students to lock basements and Barnard Hall lockers and to avoid leaving items in study areas or in racks on the 4th floor Barnard. It stresses keeping purses, rings, and valuables with students and ensuring belongings are guarded and not left unattended.
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Barnard
Fernandez Wins School Badminton Championship
Glafyra Fernandez defeated Frances Murphy to claim the school badminton title last Tuesday afternoon. The scoreline stood 11-8 6-11 11-3 with Glafyra overcoming Murphy after leading 11-8 in the first set and Murphy taking the second 11-6 before the final set swung in Fernandez’s favor.
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Glafyra Fernandez
Frances Murphy
Pat
Glafyra
Glaffyra
Fran
King
Mexico City
Juniors Vote To Dedicate 1942 Mortarboard To Ideals
The class of 1942 votes to dedicate its yearbook to forces and ideals preserving democracy. In a poll of 135 juniors two thirds oppose marriage during college. Barnard favored by 65, co ed by 94 disliked. Yale, Harvard, and Columbia rankings appear in the results.
Review of Winter Quarterly by Ethel Sturtevant
A professor praises Miss Burstein’s profile of the senior figure known as our Grand Old Man, calling it a comprehensive portrait. The piece notes the enduring sound traditions of the Tennys and Brewsters and highlights Miss Sherwood’s Invader as next in interest with a compassionate, amused portrayal of a self conscious girl navigating social life.
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Department of English
Miss Burstein
Tenneys
Brewsters
Miss Sherwood
Dean to Address Freshmen Tuesday at Brinckerhoff
Dean Gildersleeve will speak to the Freshman class during the 1 10 p.m. assembly hour in Brinckerhoff Theatre on Tuesday January 14. Attendance at this Freshman meeting is required.
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Dean Gildersleeve
Brinckerhoff Theatre
Newman Club to Hear Fr Connolly on Catholic Matrimonial Law
The Rev Joseph F Connolly of St Josephs Seminary will address the Newman Club in the College Parlor on matrimonial law of the Catholic Church Monday at 4 p m. A discussion follows and tea will be served.
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Joseph F. Connolly
Newman Club
Catholic Church
Father Connolly
St. Joseph’s Seminary
Manon to Be Given Today at Metropolitan Opera
Massanet’s opera Manon will be presented this afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Metropolitan Opera House under the Alumnae Association sponsorship. Madame Novotana makes her U.S. debut as Manon with Richard Crooks and John Brownlee. Wilfred Pelletier conducts. Funds go to British War Relief and scholarships. tickets at the Met.
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Massanet
Metropolitan Opera House
Madame Novotana
Richard Crooks
John Brownlee
Wilfred Pelletier
Serkin to Perform Solo Piano Recital at Barnard
Rudolf Serkin, renowned pianist, will give a solo recital Monday at 8:30 p.m. in McMillin Theatre, as part of Barnard College’s chamber music series funded by an anonymous donor. He will play works by Mozart, Beethoven, Reger, Mendelssohn, Chopin, and Smetana, replacing the Busch String Quartet due to illness. Admission cards are available for Barnard and Columbia students and faculty.
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Rudolph Serkin
McMillin Theatre
Barnard College
Mr. Serkin
Mozart
Beethoven
Reger
J. S. Bach
Mendelssohn
Chopin
Smetana
Busch String Quartet
Serkin
Busch
Barnard
Barnard Hall
Brooks Hall
Columbia
Czechoslovakia
Vienna Symphony Orchestra
Richard Robert
Arnold Schoenberg
Europe
Adolph Busch
United States
Mr. Busch
Coolidge
Washington, D. C
New York Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
Toscanini Sr
Professor Hoffherr to Take Leave for France Forever Work
Barnard French Department head Professor Fred G Hoffherr will take a term off to direct the information division of France Forever a group of French Americans formed last fall to combat totalitarianism and promote French freedom He is an Army surgeon veteran of World War I and Chevalier de la Legion dHonneur Hoffherr helps publish a monthly bulletin and press releases to counter German propaganda and inform on occupied France Born in Lyons he came to the United States in 1919 and joined Barnard in 1936 He advocates that democracies need decisive action and notes that war may be necessary before a world democracy emerges.
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France
America
Barnard
Hoffherr
United States
Herr
French Republic
Lyons
Columbia
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Hoffherr How
Bursar Explains Partial Payment Ruling for Students
The Bursar announces that students may defer half of their bill for the coming semester by obtaining promissory notes from their parents. Students must pay the registration, activities, and incidental fees in full at registration, with half of tuition and residence hall fees also due. Emily G. Lambert, Bursar.
Redon Wins Freshman Posture Contest
Rolande Redon emerged victor of the annual Freshman Posture Contest held in the gym at noon on Thursday December 19. Jane Selling and Anne Sirch finished second and third among about one hundred entrants judged by the physical education staff.
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Rolande Redon
Jane Selling
Anne Sirch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sharp
Professor Boorse
Army
Navy
Fernandez
Ren
Zoology
Sociology
Harvard
Yale
Review of Winter Quarterly
Prof. Sturtevant
Burstein
Prof
Ethel Sturtevant
Fr. Connolly
Manon
Alumnae Association
Prof. Hoffherr
By Florence Fischman
Fred G. Hoffherr
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Hoff
Bursar
Emily G. Lambert
Redon
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