Barnard College Bulletin Published Semiweekly
The Barnard Bulletin is issued twice weekly during the college year by Barnard College students for the Undergraduate Association.
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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1934
Page
1
The Barnard Bulletin is issued twice weekly during the college year by Barnard College students for the Undergraduate Association.
A Barnard College editorial reflects on the impending independence of the class of 1934, urging practical action, enthusiasm, and realistic views of society. It argues that ivory towers fade as democratic life requires engaged citizens, especially women, shaping marriage, home life, work, and social change.
A critic praises The Milky Way as a riotous debunking of the prize fight racket with Hugh O Connell in a comic lead. The piece notes uneven pacing but lauds O Connell and the production while offering cautious praise for its political messaging. The Rivoli theatre is mentioned as air conditioned and opening with modest fanfare.
A reader rejects the film Are We Civilized? and its program challenge to cause pain, recounting a heat filled Astor Theatre viewing and noting a Columbia professor leaving mid show. The letter questions the film’s claim to reveal the viewer’s soul and critiques its anti superstition themes.
The Philharmonic plans summer outdoor programs at Lewisohn Stadium New York City College with opera and symphonic nights. Saint-Saens Samson et Dalila opens June 28 conducted by Alexander Smallens while Jose Iturbi leads the first symphonic series June 26 to July 16 with guest conductors Tark and Bennett.
The Administration regrets to announce the death of Edith Gogolak a student from the University of Budapest who had been awarded a scholarship to Barnard next year.
Bulletin staff extends best wishes for the happiest summer readers have ever had, sending warm greetings and seasonal cheer.
A Barnard undergraduate expresses deep gratitude for the friendships, lectures, dormitory life, campus athletics, and social experiences in Dunedin New Zealand. The writer notes the new perspectives gained and invites correspondence at London Street, Dunedin.
Junior and senior Hygiene signups from the classes of 1935 and 1936 express desire for an advanced Hygiene course by Dr Alsop in the 1934 35 academic year. Dr Alsop supports offering such a course to enhance the curriculum for Barnard students.
The annual step singing ceremony took place June 1 at 7 30 p m in the Wil bank Quadrangle after class luncheons. The bugle signaled reveille and seniors led with Just up the Bay O the Hudson followed by class songs You can Tell and others to seniors. Rachel Gierhart president addressed the classes and presented her cap and gown to Georgia Remer president of the 145s of 1935. The seniors sang the sets Song then moved to the portico while other classes filled new positions and sang You Can Tell. Songs Stand Columbia Be Side the Waters of the Hudson and Sans Souci followed as the college joined in. Taps closed the ceremony.
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