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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1939
Page
2
Dr. Ray Simpson of the psychology department will discuss recent research projects at a required luncheon for psychology majors. The event runs from 12 to 2 in room 401 Barnard and serves as the last required meeting of the year after a prior session last semester addressing curriculum reform.
More than eighty drawings by Spanish children will be shown at Teachers College through March 20. The art display in Macy Hall features contemporary Spanish scenes created by ages 6 to 18 during 1937 to early 1939, produced in schools and evacuation colonies to escape the war.
A university wide forum is planned to gather faculty students and administration for joint action on campus issues. The Law School initiated the plan with Bertram Diamond as contact and March publicity aimed at campus participation. Jean Allison and Margaret Boyle praised the inclusiveness and potential to stimulate cross school problem solving.
Elizabeth Jackson was elected class alumnae president for five years and Ruth Cummings chosen alumnae secretary at the Senior Class meeting. Both have been active in academic and social affairs at Barnard, with Jackson holding Student government and social committee roles while Cummings serves in Representative Assembly and Senior Week leadership. Senior Week plans include step singing, receptions, picnics, class day, commencement, a trustees supper, and the senior banquet. a downtown hotel for the Senior Ball was rejected to avoid higher costs.
Students discuss education forum topics highlighting both traditional and progressive college approaches. Dr Gideonse argues progressive colleges push for truth and social reform, while stressing the value of education for women in marriage and the need to balance world trends with curriculum aims.
The passage describes two outcomes from the conference: a constructive organized effort to consider world problems and a chance for individuals to crystallize their opinions amid diverse viewpoints. It emphasizes thinking collectively and forming informed individual positions.
In celebration of St Patrick's Day green and white decor will feature at the final Senior Tea in the College Parlor from 4 to 6 this afternoon. Faculty guests will include members from government history sociology psychology religion anthropology economics education and physical education departments with hostesses named.
The Physical Science Club elected officers at a Wednesday meeting. Betty Isaacs presides, Walvie Jackson is vice president, Lola Malioff is secretary, Ruth Stern is treasurer, and Inerith Devrup serves as publicity chairman. The club, granted its charter last week by the Faculty Committee on Student Affairs and Student Council, has Henry Boorse as faculty adviser and welcomes all students.
Barnard Camp welcomed students from Mt Holyoke New Jersey College Goucher Swarthmore for the Intercollegiate Outing Clubs Association weekend March 10 to 12. Representatives joined Barnard students Frances Murphy Francis Heagey Eleanor Webb Ruth Taubenhaus Ninetta di Benedetto Antoinette Vaughn for discussions on projects hikes and weekend activities led by Miss Holland and Miss Wayman.
More than sixty Columbia day students are invited to a coffee dance sponsored by the Barnard Hall social committee. The event is next Friday afternoon, March 24, from 4 to 6 in the cafeteria. All day students may sign up on the poster next Wednesday. details include escort rules and 30 cent singles or 35 cent couples admission.
Student Council debated ending the refugee drive but Miss Houk defended the effort, citing strong student interest and support from Representative Assembly. She urged colleges to aid refugees amid fascist oppression and preserve freedom and education.
La Societe Francaise will show travelogue film scenes from Brittany and St Michelyn on Thursday March 23 at 304 Barnard. Dorothy Smith, club president, says the event caps a semester plan to offer social, French conversation based evenings with a tea following. The group aims to raise funds for a senior French major’s study in France, with an April benefit showing and buffet supper.
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