Letter on exit exam testing and language evaluation
Lenore Fierstein argues for an expanded examination format for language students. She proposes advanced foreign literature selections and comprehension questions answered in English to test linguistic ability beyond literal translation. She accepts longer exams if they better measure a student’s language facility and research use.
Barnard Fencing Teams Win Intercollegiate Meet
Barnard won the intercollegiate fencing meet hosted by Bryn Mawr, with Elmira and Bryn Mawr finishing second and third. Senior fencers Bettina Blake Jo Clare Mangus and Jean Ricketts competed, joined by juniors Camilla Midence Carol Brown and Grace Robertson. Sally Grinch and Margaret Holland accompanied the Barnard delegation.
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Barnard
Bryn Mawr
Elmira
Bettina Blake
Jo Clare Mangus
Jean Ricketts
Camilla Midence
Carol Brown
Grace Robertson
Sally Grinch
Margaret Holland
Blood Wedding on campus stages a haunting production
The college show features Ruth Park and Albert Silliman as Beggar Woman and Moon two with deeply voiced nether-world tones. Barbara Kauder plays an earthly Servant, while color design highlights mood from black and white to spring green. It was a beautiful and moving production.
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Ruth Park
Albert Silliman
Moon
Barbara Kauder
New American Civilization Major Proposed at College
A proposed curriculum for an American Civilization major would require three core history and civilization courses, a junior reading seminar, and a senior seminar. It outlines six additional courses across social, cultural, and humanities groups and sets milestones for freshman to sophomore year approvals.
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Committee On American Civilization
Campus clubs and talks fill Columbia schedule
Open meeting at noon for On Campus Athletic Association to nominate AA presidential candidates. Menorah Seixas hosts 4 pm Open House in Earl Hall with film showings. Columbia Christian Fellowship meets at 8 15 pm in Earl Hall with Dr George Davis film discussion. Office of Religious Affairs to host Professor Cherbonnier discussion at 4 pm Wednesday in Barnard Hall. Arthur Gilbert leads 4 pm Wednesday Juda ism values group in Earl Hall. Junior Class Fashion Show at 4 pm Tuesday in Brooks Living Room with 25 cent admission. Columbia NAACF meets Wednesday 1 45 pm in Philosophy Hall room 307 to hear Wellington Beal. Pre professional societies host Rights of Spring dance Friday 9 pm John Jay Lounge.
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Columbia Christian Fellowship
Earl Hall
George Davis
Christ
Africa
Arthur Gilbert
Brooks
Columbia Naacf
Philosophy Hall
Wellington Beal
Columbia College
Johnsay
History lecture features Schuyler on Past versus Present
Assembly notes that Robert Livingston Schuyler, Gouverneur Morris Professor at Columbia, spoke on Past versus Present in the Study of History. The History Department hosts the event with the American Institute of Architecture noting a future natural science lecture. A $1 fine applies to unexcused absences.
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History Department
Robert Livingston Schuyler
Gouverneur Morris
Columbia
Schuyler
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