Barnard College Student Publication Note
Published weekly during the college year except the last two weeks in January by the Students of Barnard College for campus readers.
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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1915
Page
1
Published weekly during the college year except the last two weeks in January by the Students of Barnard College for campus readers.
The page lists roles and names for editors and student departments including Editor-In-Chief Dorette Ferandié and Business Manager Lucy Morgenthau in 1915 16 year seniors Agnes Conklin Alma Herzfeld Isabel Totten Dorothy Blondel and Beulah Amidon with assignments in Dramatic and Literary Activities Humorous Department Social Movements Athletics Religious Activities and Departmental Clubs among others. It also notes assistant positions for Lucy Porter Edith Grossman Elinore Sachs and others with class years 15 16 17.
The notice states a one year subscription price of 1.50 and 1.80 strictly in advance. It lists second class mailing privileges and indicates the entry date October 27 1908 at the New York Post Office under the 1897 act.
An editorial excerpt recalls a student's yearn to learn as Miss Fletcher guides a reluctant pupil. The scene centers on a girl in Room B who longs to write well and finally sees literature’s larger meanings through a poetry class and the tale of the Holy Grail.
A narrator recalls a teacher who sparked a student in history class with ancient drama while another college course reveals the power of education. The quiet economics instructor guides a girl toward a mission to aid women workers and fight for justice. Teaching is praised for shaping lives and instilling purpose.
Student Council seeks closer college contact and announces regular office hours for the Undergraduate President. Hours are Wednesdays 10 30 to 12 10 in the Alumnae Room for applications to be signed and general questions. More hours may be added at the start of the new semester to extend student input and improve governance.
The Socialist Club will hold a meeting on Wednesday January 13 at lunch in the Claremont Avenue section of the hot lunch room.
On Wednesday afternoon January 6 Juniors welcomed the Faculty for the first Facult 16 party. Faculty toured department tables with treats and witty displays while Eva Puarets and Helen Rosenstein provided entertainment. Susan Weinstein led the organizing committee, and the event fostered friendly socializing beyond exams.
1916 class held its regular meeting on Wednesday January 6. A motion passed to post the treasurer’s report on the bulletin board in the study before meetings to save time for discussion. Junior Ball chairman gave her final report before the event. The meeting adjourned after a plea for alumni board ads.
Sophoes prepare for Greek games with tryouts tomorrow. Sophomores meeting Tuesday at Thompson Gymnasium around ten to eleven. Prof Karnsworth lecture before holidays aided dancers with Greek music history using Victrola records.
The calendar lists events from Monday through Friday featuring an Alumnae Varsity basketball game in Thompson Gymnasium at 8 P.M. on January 11. Includes Wigs and Cues lunch meeting, Classical Club Symposium, French Society tea, and a Kemp Smith lecture in Room 139. Entrance examinations begin January 14.
Classified note seeks any news of a white sweater with numeral 1917 on the left side and green thread initials I. H. Meyer. Inside reads Soph Study, Locker 39, Tennis Locker, 500.
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