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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1930
Page
1
Barnard College undergraduates publish a semi weekly issue for the Undergraduate Association. This edition belongs to volume seven, number twenty five, dated January 17, 1930, covering campus news and student affairs for the college year.
A brief notice lists the editorial board members led by Viola Robinson with a total tally of 721 editors. The fragment notes the board composition and quote counts without further details.
The piece questions Webster’s authority in definition while critiquing the Columbia University Library. It notes repeated failures to locate requested books despite catalog records and contrasts Barnard and public libraries. The author urges revision of Webster’s definition and calls for better university library access.
A Barnard Bulletin reader argues that college education aids job access but does not guarantee success. Employers value practical skills like bookkeeping and stenography, while high intellectual training helps in some roles. The author cautions against overestimating college outcomes and notes scarce capital and fierce competition in the market.
Students must call for bills and programs at the Registrar and pay fees at the Bursar to complete spring term registration. Names posted by January 27 determine eligibility. bills available January 27 to 31 from 10 am to 2 pm. No bills February 1 or 3. Late fee of 5 dollars applies if not registered and paid by February 4.
Students must file lists of absences or latenesses for the current half year at the Office of the Registrar by noon on Wednesday January 22. Explanations are optional but advised. seniors with 86 points in September 1929 face no penalties but may file explanations. Separate blanks required for each course with reasons due by 5 PM January 21. doctor notes optional. returns by mail accepted, no submissions after noon January 22.
Review lauds Donald Meek in Marta Flavi’s Broken Dishes, praising his endearing, deft portrayal and second act suspense. Notes other acts and concerts listed for January 19 to 26, including Segovia and Heifetz recitals and Rimsky Korsakov’s Sadko stage premiere.
Radio listings detail family listening options during exam season with disconnection flexibility. Programs include Roxy Symphony Orchestra under Ernest C. Rahee and Joseph Littau, New York Philharmonic from Carnegie Hall, and WOR Saturday nights with Walter Damrosch. Also noted are Manhattan Symphony under Henry Hadley with David Barnet as soloist on March 2 and April 6.
Examinations will be held the week of January 17 21. Deficiency exams must be taken in one of three periods immediately after the missed exam. Eligibility includes students with F or excessive D, or those absent with satisfactory term work. Applications open Feb 3 7 with $10 fee. late fee $5. Schedule posted around February 14.
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