United Nations Series Begins at Columbia University
The United Nations Information Council of Columbia University starts a 15 week program February 5 in Brinckerhoff Theater honoring Australia and New Zealand. Australian Minister Sir Frederic Eggleston will speak on their place in the UN. Barnard and Columbia students lead the forum discussion and social events follow, with planning announced for February 7.
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Barnard Plans Mid Year Graduation Feb 2
About fifty members of the class of 45 will attend Barnard College mid year graduation on Friday February 2 at 3 15 in Brinckerhoff Theater. Dean Gildersleeve and Jane Brunstetter will speak. A reception in Brooks Hall follows with Nadine Foss directing. Tickets are in Miss Harringtons office.
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Nadine Foss
Brooks Hall
Columbia University
Bear Plans Two Issues for Next Semester
The Bar nard Bear editorial board met last Tuesday to announce two forthcoming magazine issues next semester. Each will be half the size of this semester with the second issue due mid March and the final in May. Editor Marion Catalane will solicit as many contributions as possible, especially from noncontributors, with a February 16 deadline.
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Undergraduate Officers Nominated and Elected Schedule Set
The Undergraduate Association will nominate Undergraduate President Secretary and Treasurer on February 8. Elections run February 15 and 16, with further officer elections through Easter. Nomination deadlines set with petitions requiring at least fifty signatures.
Exam Teas Offered During First Weeks
Students are invited to drown sorrows in tea during the first week of exams and the first three days of the second week. Teas will be served in the Conference Room from 3 30 to 4 30 by Student Council members.
Senior Class Gift Choices Narrowed to Three Options
The Senior Week Committee last Wednesday narrowed the Class Gift to three options a scholarship for the Class of 1946 a new victrola for the Barnard social affairs office and a brick walk from Barnard Hall through the Jungle. Final vote occurs Wednesday noon in Brinckerhoff Theater with floor nominations possible. Helen Sack urges strong attendance especially from February graduates to voice their opinions.
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Father Ford Completes Cross Country Speaking Tour
Reverend George B. Ford counselor to Catholic students completed a thirty day national speaking tour for the National Conference of Christians and Jews. Accompanied by Protestant and Jewish representatives, he addressed thousands of students and educators, urging democracy taught in schools to combat religious bigotry and racial prejudice. He warned that unemployment could heighten racial tensions and cited Japanese propaganda about minority treatment in the United States. His itinerary covered Camden to Seattle with talks to 3000 teachers in St Louis and 2200 in Kansas City, stressing the teacher's central role in promoting understanding across groups.
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Forum Hears Race Problem At Demo Club Meeting
Dr Gene Weltfish of Colum bia University urged public protest and vigilance to end racial discrimination in the United States. She argued environmental and cultural factors drive inequality more than heredity and that guilt among whites sustains prejudice. Weltfish condemned bans on the booklet Races of Mankind by USO and the Army as censorship of scientific fact.
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Seamans to Speak on Interfaith Understanding
Herbert L. Seamans, director of the Commission on the Educational Organization of National Conferences for Christians and Jews, will discuss What College Students Can Do Towards Interfaith Understanding at an Interfaith meeting in Earl Hall on Wednesday. He has taught college religious education for 26 years at Washington, Ohio State, and Colorado universities and has European study travel with Amer ican and European student groups. Refreshments will be served. Barnard Interfaith Council and Earl Hall Society sponsor.
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European Student Relef Fund
United States
Bob McCaffry
Earl Hall Society
Betty Sachs
Barnard Interfaith Council
Post Revisions of Exam Schedule at Milbank
Revised exam timetable is now available from the registrar and posted on the registrar’s bulletin board. Tuition bills are due by January 23. lateness incurs fines. Smoking ban lifted temporarily for finals with smoking allowed on the east side of Milbank entrance.Teas will be held in the Conference room from 3:30 to 4:30 during exams January 22 26 and January 29 31. all students invited.
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Assembly to Meet for Drive and UN Delegates
Today at noon the first Representative Assembly meeting after vacation will select the college drive and choose four delegates to the United Nations Conference. All students interested in attending the conference are urged to be present.
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