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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1906
Page
1
A city water department announces expansion of service lines to several new neighborhoods. The project includes infrastructure upgrades and scheduling for prior customers to receive improved pressure and reliability. Local officials say the move supports growth and public health.
Barnard students face a dormitory planning push led by alumnae and outsiders. While alumni contribute generously to fund rooms or suites, undergraduates have been slow to respond, though many could give small amounts. An organized vote on a dormitory fund is urged despite apathy concerns.
The text notes that while several methods exist to raise funds, student contributions as an organization, complemented by an official contribution, appear by far the most vigorous and appropriate approach.
The column laments the need to require a scholarship standard for class office holders, arguing it may seem harsh but asserts such conditions are often necessary to ensure adequate merit among student leaders. It notes past experiences and the general trend toward obviating concerns.
The Associate Alumni held a January 6 luncheon in Brinckerhoff Theatre with about a hundred alumni and guests. Miss Potter led toasts, Miss Gill spoke on undergraduate interests and changes, and Miss Alesberg outlined dormitory plans while Miss Gildersleeve pictured its future.
An afternoon Bryn Mawr Self Government Association session featured Miss Reilly reflecting on individual responsibility in self governance. Miss Ford chaired the discussion on membership basis and the group’s value and action goals for the organization.
The fragment discusses student opinions on qualifications and the need to present many ideas on the subject. It mentions Equate and Alumna and hints at debate topics and reasoning but lacks clear structure or names.
Alumni notes reveal Adéle Wallach, class of 1903, engaged to Dr. Kaempfer of New York. Eades Fry Richardson, class of 1863, has a daughter born December 5. Elizabeth Boorman to marry Lieutenant Moody on January 17. The report cites travels in Italy France and land.
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