Krout Urges Ethical Inquiry in Bicentennial Theme
Columbia University vice president and provost John Krout told Barnard students that a future shaped by imagination and ethical consideration matters more than secular aims. He argued truth cannot be captured, and urged free inquiry as vital to universities, citing penicillin and nuclear physics as examples.
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Spiritual Talks Center on CU Bicentennial
A series of evening lectures at Earl Hall and McMillin Theater honors the bicentennial theme Man's Right to Knowledge and the Free Use Thereof. Speakers include Dr. William Pollard Dr. John MacKay Dr. Charles Malik and Dr. Theodore Greene. The talks begin March 30 and run April 1 April 6 and April 8 with sessions at 8 40 p m and are free to the public.
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Institute of Nuclear Studies
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Princeton Theological Seminary
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Lebanon
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Yale University
Dorm elections race picks four student leaders
The Residence Halls Association nominated Nan Kavin 55 and Julie Mac Donald 55 for president. Kirsten Eilersten and Tony Crowley were nominated for junior representative. Pamela Alexander and Betsy Wright will run for sophomore representative. Marge Everman 55 and Doris Joyner 55 contend for social chairman.
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Residence Halls Association
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Residence Halls
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Betsy Wright
Marge Everman
Doris Joyner
Women education and rights in Columbia Bicentennial talk
Millicent McIntosh discusses the future status of women in higher education during Barnard College Bicentennial coverage. She notes long access to higher education for women but persistent barriers in law architecture and medicine, and the challenge of achieving professional eminence despite open theoretical rights.
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Noon Meetings Tie CU Theme to Religious Interpretation
The University of Colorado stages Noon Meetings tied to the bicentennial theme Man's Right to Knowledge and the Free Use Thereof. Talks include The Dignity of Man and The Theology of Freedom already, with April 1 and 8 dates for The Responsibilities of Knowledge and Democracy and the Historical Religions. Georges Florovsky and Rabbi Jack J. Cohen will lead the remaining discussions with insights on knowledge responsibility and democracy.
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Int'l Dance Festival at McMillin Theater Features Global Dancers
The International Dance Festival at Columbia University’s McMillin Theater on Saturday March 27 at 8:30 showcases top professional and amateur dancers from India Indonesia Vietnam Philippines West Indies Africa Spain Russia Israel and the United States in native costumes with local music. Asa data Dafora and his Shogola Oloba group perform dances including Maiden Ceremonial Yabo Yabo Challenge Spear and Dance of Excitement highlighting cultural traditions.
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Columbia Bicentennial conference opens with speeches
Kirk, Commager, and Eleanor Roosevelt headline the opening session of Columbia University’s student Bicentennial conference in Low Rotunda. Panel discussions on The Rights of Free Americans span March 27 28 with topics from education equality to labor rights.
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Howard Squadron
American Jewish Congress
Clyde Murray
Manhattanville Community Center
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History Department
Fieldston School
Sam Koventsky
ISCIO
Paul Hayes
Jacob K. Javits
House of Representatives
Alfred O’hara
United States Attorney’s Office
C. Dickerman Williams
American Civil Liberties Union
Lawrence Chamberlain
Columbia College
Jack Weinstein
Rudolph Halley
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Junior Dance Prelude to Spring Sponsored Tonight
The junior class hosts the Prelude to Spring dance tonight at 8 30 in the annex. The dance committee invites students from Columbia Law School and Physicians and Surgeons to attend.
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