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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1940
Page
3
The article notes that two thirds of Barnard College students backed the drive in a meeting during the first semester, but only about a quarter have contributed or pledged so far. The Community Chest ends March 20 and officials urge immediate donations to reflect the student body’s support.
Representative Assembly creates an Inter-Faith Council to foster understanding among five religious clubs and students. One college at large member will serve as president. a secretary will be chosen from club members. The council will hold one all college meeting and three business meetings yearly.
A Hartley Hall gathering of thirty delegates launched a provisional committee to form a permanent Columbia University Town Meeting. Members include Henry Ware, Frederick Muller, and Edward Kovar. They recommended independent status over affiliation with America’s Town Meeting of the Air, proposing a $1 fee that groups may waive at the discretion of the affiliating body.
Irene Lyons and Rita Roher, both Class of 1941, are the chosen candidates for Bulletin editor in chief for 1940 1941. Doris Prochaska declined nomination. A nominating committee including Florence Dubroff Margaret Boyle Ruth Taubenhaus and Grace Barrett selected them.
Senior Tea themed as the Mad Tea Party honors the Natural Sciences department. Students dressed as Alices in blue gowns served sandwiches and cakes amid a humorous Mad Hatter and March Hare display, with professors and staff enjoying the whimsical afternoon.
Barnard Quarterly invites Barnard students to submit evidence of pre college literary activity for the last issue. Miss Weber will curate a humorous piece mainly of poetry and creative writing by students before college. Send contributions with sender name for authenticity. names will be kept confidential.
Barnard College hosts a college assembly with a joint presentation by religious clubs. Saint Pauls Chapel Choir directed by Professor Wilhelm Beveridge will perform Lenten music. the choir has forty five members, mostly Barnard women students.
Wigs and Cues tentatively names cast for three one act plays by students in Professor Latham's playwrighting class. Beetles and Brow nies stars Rosemary Barnsdal Beatrice Belis Jean Herman Wini fred Anderson June Amsden Barbara Barnes Mary Jane Hey le June Wilson. The Unknown Soldier includes Jean Pierson Roberta Hadley Helen Owen Flora Ehrsam with one role to be cast. The Law Of Tayhel features Roberta Hadley as writer and sole performer. Cast list per play follows with several roles still to be filled.
Dr. Mary Ely Lyman of Barnard Faculty will speak at UC A Lent series finale in St Pauls Chapel Choir room. She will discuss The Devotional Resources of the Bible at 4 45 p m as part of the Open House program.
Barnard students elect Alice Drury Emily Gunning Peggy Jackson and Ruth Stevenson to lead the senior junior and sophomore classes and residence halls for 1940 41. Petitions by 50 students are due Wednesday to avoid overcapacity candidacy and Barnard hosts a sponsored lunch with Mrs. King addressing the China work of the Far Eastern Students Service.
The Athletic Association Health Committee with Sheffield Farms hosts a miniature Milk Bar on Jake Street from 10 to 4. Proceeds of two and a half cents on every half pint container go to the Community Chest Fund, which has surpassed $200.
Mrs Genevieve Earle minority leader of the City Council will be the guest speaker for the government department next Friday. The conference room at four o'clock will host her address on aspects of the City Council.
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