McGill Science Class Returns to Overseas Warfare
News from other college grades notes 164 of 178 members of the 1917 science class are serving in overseas forces, reflecting wartime mobilization among students.
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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1917
Page
3
News from other college grades notes 164 of 178 members of the 1917 science class are serving in overseas forces, reflecting wartime mobilization among students.
On a straw ballot Yale students favored some form of universal military training by 1100 to 300. Harvard also approved the measure. Yale recently dedicated the largest organ in the United States, costing over 50000 dollars, presented to the University.
To start new enthusiasm for debating it has been suggested that Smith College challenge Amherst or Williams to a debate.
About 250 Princeton University students have signified their desire to take up aerial work and the War Department has been asked for cooperation in establishing a training school.
A recent New Jersey bill passed by both legislative houses elevates Rutgers from college to state university in recognition of its service to the state.
An ice hockey game between the varsity and a team of faculty members produced excitement and a tight finish as spectators saw a hard fought contest.
The constitution of the Student's Organization adopts an amendment allowing the weekly board to elect itself. It includes a provision to consider alternative candidates upon petition by thirty five students. If duplicate candidacy occurs a popular election will be held.
Lafayette College faculty approved several resolutions announcing the adoption of a new American spelling board. The simpler, shorter spelling will be used in all official publications.
The Radcliffe college paper publishes the names of students who were late to classes more than twelve times in the last semester, highlighting punctuality concerns among the student body.
The Mount Holyoke College annual award is given to the senior noted for the best physical condition at the close of the first semester. The cup recognizes health and fitness as a valued attribute among graduating students.
Report notes that all bouquets worn to the junior promenade at the University of Kansas must be checked at the door. The item hints at a campus event protocol concerning floral accessories.
At a February 28 meeting Wellesley College approves a nine to six point system for offices with no student holding more than nine points or more than three offices. The plan creates a Senate House of Representatives and a cabinet with the administrative staff heads and class representatives. A new constitution reorganizes the Student Government Association for more efficient governance.
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