Peengeton Conference Forms Organization for Student Federation
A Princeton meeting December 11 and 12 urged a World Court and a National Federation of Students of America. Lewis Fox chairs a committee proposing scholarships between American and European colleges, student tours to Europe, and a central clearing house to unite U S colleges and foster global understanding.
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Princeton
Federation of Students of America
Lewis Fox
Princeton University
United States
America
Europe
Davison
German Club Hears Lecture on Baroque Art
The German club presented an illustrated talk by Dr. Paul Dengler on Baroque art. Lantern slides accompanied a brief sketch of medieval culture and environment in German scenes, noting Gothic art as a minority in the era.
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Eutscher Kreis
Sethoff Theater
Paul ‘Et
Dengler
Basil Sydney To Address Assembly On January 19
Basil Sydney who was to address the College Assembly last Tuesday will speak on January 19 instead. An accident to the leading lady in Hamlet at the Hecksher Theatre necessitated training a substitute and prevented his visit to Barnard last Tuesday.
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Basil Sydney
College
Sydney
Hecksher
Barnard
Fellowship pledges due February 12
Post exam period eases pledge obligations. Students may pay during registration and from noon to 1 PM in Students' Hall. All pledges must be paid by February 12.
STUDENTS CONFERENCE HELD TO STUDY CHURCH
Over 1,000 delegates met at an Interdenominational Student Conference in Evanston Illinois during Christmas vacation. From December 29 to January 2, nine hundred students and about three hundred church-board representatives attended. The aim was earnest study of the church from all angles with a mix of speakers and discussion, ending with more discussion and fewer speakers. An attack on denominationalism was a leading feature as participants questioned unity and missionary calls in light of war. Continued on Page 4.
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Evanston
Ill
United States
Canada
Student Council Passes Exam Rules and Measures
At the January 7 meeting the Student Council recommended that the Representative Assembly adopt rules to maintain order during exams. Proposals include slips for instructors to hand out, blackboard notices, a senior proctor per two floors, front hall postings, and a checking-room for students.
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Representaive Assembly
Milbank
Curricular Committee Urges Expanded Advanced Courses at Barnard
The committee criticizes Barnard for limiting advanced Columbia courses to juniors and seniors. It argues the budget should support mature students despite the cost. Expanding offerings would allow transfers and local students to complete stronger programs and graduate work.
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Columbia
Barnard
Dean Gildersleeve Praises Exams In School Gym
Dean Gildersleeve told students that good physical condition makes exams fun and noted Basil Sydney's visit had been postponed to January 19 due to a serious accident. She spoke on exams as a popular topic, calling them profitable and pleasurable.
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Dean Gildersleeve
Basil Sydney
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National Federation OF Students OF America
Dr. Dengler
Assembly
U.S
National Federation of Students
Dorothy Ashworth
Confederation Internationale Des Etudiants
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