Dr Barry Discusses Scientific Attitude and Greek Roots
Dr. Barry, Colum bia University history of science professor, spoke to majors in mathematics philosophy and natural sciences on Tuesday in Room 33Y Milbank. He argued science as organized knowledge derives from ancient Greeks and that modern scientific attitude stems from Greek thought, tracing a shift from animistic mystery to a rational theory of fate and the birth of scientific method.
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Frederick A. Barry
Columbia University
Milbank
Barry
B. C
Basketball Season Reviewed In Brief
Harvard basketball ends the season noting freshmen victory and evolving scoring. Final intercollegiate scores show growth from 1930 to 1933, with increasing values tied to first and second string wins and broader team participation. The piece praises excellent play across squads and signals rising competitive depth.
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Harvard
Hhsses
Inter“Ss
Rse
Barnard May House Spanish Residence Plan
A Barnard College luncheon discussed plans to establish a Spanish residence for Barnard students and visiting lecturers on campus. Attendees included Barnard Spanish staff, Spanish Colony leaders, Maestro Arcos, Mrs Arcos, and other prominent artists and officials.
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Barnard College
New York
Barnard
Dean Gildersleeve
Miss Dorado
Arcos
America
St. Louis
Cleveland
Boston
Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra
New York City
Pilar Arcos
Spanish Chamber of Commerce
Frederico Lorcas
Miguel Zarroga
Milo Menendez
Mullins Acting Dean as Gildersleeve Seeks Sabbatical
Due to Dean Gildersleeve illness Professor George W. Mullins head of mathematics takes over Acting Dean duties effective January 14 at the president’s request. Gildersleeve plans a Mediterranean cruise and will remain abroad until September. Beatrice Lowndes Earle Barnard ’17 will assist Mullins to widen college external contacts.
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Dean Gildersleeve
Butler
George W. Mullins
Egypt
Gildersleeve
Beatrice Lowndes Earle
Barnard
Mullins
Earle
Barnard Clubs to Honor Virgil Anniversary
Barnard Classical and Italian Clubs plan a joint meeting to celebrate Virgil's two thousandth birth anniversary on Friday January 17 at 4 pm in College Parlor. Professor Knapp will discuss Some Interpretations of Virgil and Professor Prezzolini will speak on Virgils Influence on Italian Literature. The College is invited.
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Barnard
Virgil
College
Knapp
Prezzolini
Columbia
Assembly Debates Easter Vacation Length
The Representative Assembly debated extending the spring vacation. Editors and Forum letters spurred discussion as students seek relief from spring strain. Supporters cited health and fatigue, while registrar data suggested higher spring marks and warned of longer sessions and student inconvenience.
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Representative Assembly
Bulletin
Forum
Assembly
Alsop
Barnacle Set to Clear Old Debt to Student Council
Barnacle plans to repay the remaining debt to Student Council incurred in spring 1927, noted by Business Manager Helen FE. Felstiner. The payoff marks a milestone after reorganization when Barnacle shifted from a humorous quarterly to a literary magazine with Undergraduate Association support.
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Barnacle
Helen FE. Felstiner
Rennie Smith Addresses Labour Program in England
MP Rennie Smith criticizes postwar unemployment in England and explains Labour’s five to ten year plan. He advocates public works to employ about 100000 and industrial rationalization to raise wages and shorten hours, creating more jobs.
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England
Labor
Rennie Smith
M.P
Smith
House of Commons
Freshman Dance Plans Under Way With Committees
Freshman dance planning is underway with committees led by Jean Waterman. Posters by Jess Gressy and programs by Mildred Pearson, while music options pit Rudy Vallee and Meyer Davis orchestras. Sign-up posted Monday in Barnard Hall. freshmen urged to join early.
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Jean Waterman
Jess Gressy
Florence Pearl
Mildred Pearson
Rudy Vallee
Meyer Davis
Barnard Hart
Model League of Nations Yale Delegates Omission Notice
Bulletin regrets that in the January 14 issue the name Anne Gary was omitted from the list of delegates to the Model League of Nations Assembly at Yale.
International Club Tours Brazil in Vicarious Trip
The International Club met at president Anne Gunther's home for an informal evening. Nina Marean delivered a vivid talk tracing a non stop flight to Rio de Janeiro and Brazilian city life with its colorful dress and night gaiety then shifted to the country’s primitive regions and customs.
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Brazil
Internatonal Club
Anne Gunther
Nina Marean
Rio de Janiero
Miss Marean
Rio
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DR. Barry
M. P
MacDonald
South America
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