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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1936
Page
3
Barnard Student Council announces a student vote on a reading period plan to avoid extra reading for faculty and organize term work. Ballots will be available this week on Jake with results to be sent to administration if turnout justifies action.
The official name for the new block on Riverside Drive is Riverside Quadrangle. The writer notes it may not resemble a quadrangle now, but hopes the name will prove fitting with time. Signed by V C Gildersleeve dean.
The Class of 1939 held a noon meeting in Room 304 Barnard to elect officers for the coming year. Jean Allison elected vice president and Emily Turk named treasurer. Christine Eide is secretary with other nominees listed. A later meeting will complete officer elections and assign delegates to the New York State Union and Silver Bay.
Delegates Martha Reed and Betty Maciver report from the Middle Atlantic Conference calling for NSFA publicity at Barnard. They cite heated talks on academic freedom with no conclusions, endorse a free college newspaper policy, and favor a year round NSFA peace program. Reed is named Programs Committee chair as Barnard gains campus NSFA presence.
The Florentine Ball sponsored by Barnard's Italian Club raised proceeds for the new academic building. Held in Barnard gym with blue walls and family crests, the event featured music by Joseph Doti and the Silhouette Club, plus performances by Viola and Manlio Rinaldi and Robert Eschmann. Notable guests included Dean Gildersleeve and the Italian Vice Consul of New York.
Riverside campus festivities featured a May Pole dance as Ruth Tischler played violin and Dean Gildersleeve attended. The event included a shooting gallery, costumed participants, and a humorously chaotic tour through campus spaces as reporters observed the scene.
The Thearetic Association Banquet at Barnard College will be held Friday May Sth at 6 30 PM. It honors students for outstanding work in physical education with pins service awards and emblems and introduces next year s A A officers.
Professor Edmund W. Sinnott, head of the Botany Department, was elected to the National Academy of Sciences on April 29. This honor represents the highest American scientific recognition, as announced by the Office of the Dean.
The Barnard College Dance Group presented an informal Thursday afternoon program featuring original dances and technique. Carolyn Frost stood out for control and precision, with works including Pavane Earle of Salisbury and Theme and Variations. New costumes in bright blue and red complemented the performances.
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