Riot at Columbia causes heavy fence damage and delays
Report of a planned pre exam riot at Columbia University led to the destruction of about 200 feet of Barnard and tennis fence property valued at over 500 dollars. Police and students describe a coordinated act with bonfire on 119 Street and Broadway traffic disruption. Officials debate funding for repairs and possible new barriers.
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Barnard
Columbia
Brooks Hall
Broadway
Barnard Hall
119 Street
Awards Given At A A Dinner Highlights Senior Athletes
Over twenty students received awards at the annual Athletic Association banquet held in Brooks Hall last Friday. Gold pins went to Mary Hagan, Gertrude Boyd, and Henrietta Gerken for top athletic achievements. service certificates were awarded to Gertrude Boyd, Edna Jones, Henrietta Gerken, and Winifred Rundlett. Honorable mention went to sophomores Ruth Elaine Blum, Edwina Dusenberry, Ninetta Di Benedetto, and Mary Walrath. Modern dance pins went to Ruth Landesman, Jean Goldstein, and Helen Lange, with silver pins for Virginia Hays, Ilse Schrenk, Florence Schiller, Shirley Simon, Elaine Weston, and Virginia Woods. Special mention was given to Claire Murray and Inez Alexander for tap and folk dancing. Swimming awards recognized Margaret Heitzman, Joan Rich, Evelyn Hoole, and Dorothy Needham, with multiple classes of emblems awarded. The banquet also marked the formal installation of new A.A. President Ninetta Di Benedetto.
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Athletic Association
Brooks Hall
Mary Hagan
A.A
Gertrude Boyd
Henrietta Gerken
Edna Jones
Winifred Rundlett
Ruth Elaine Blum
Edwina Dusenberry
Ninetta di Benedetto
Mary Walrath
Ruth Landesman
Jean Goldstein
Helen Lange
Virginia Hays
Ilse Schrenk
Florence Schiller
Shirley Simon
Elaine Weston
Virginia Woods
Claire Murray
Inez Alexander
Physical Education Department
Margaret Heitzman
Joan Rich
Red Cross
Eveyn Hoole
Dorothy Needham
Vivian Brash
Elberta Cox
Grace Farjeon
Grace Maresca
Virginia Wodtke
Camp Leadership Course Offered By College In June
The Department of Physical Education announces the fifth Camp Leadership Course led by Miss Margaret Holland and Dr. Cornelia L. Carey. The two week session runs June 3 to 18 and targets students aiming to develop leadership for Barnard Camp. Applications due May 15. fee set at fifteen dollars for the two week unit.
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Department of Physical Education
Margaret Holland
Cornelia L. Carey
Barnard Camp
Evelyn Harrison Wins Tatlock Prize Award
Evelyn Harrison 41 is awarded the Jean Willard Tatlock Prize for Latin proficiency. Emma Louise Smith 39 receives honorable mention. The prize, founded in memory of Jean Willard Tatlock 1895, is awarded annually based on a sight translation exam from Latin to English for the entire college. The exam was held on Saturday April 23.
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Evelyn Harrison
Jean Willard Tatlock
Emma Louise Smith
Tatlock
Rainy Weather Auction Delights Campus with Lost and Found
Rainy weather boosts demand at the Undergraduate Association auction in the Conference Room. Slender young buyer grabs gym suit for ten cents. fur coat блок remains with its owner who reappears to claim it. Prices span ten cents to seventy five cents as umbrellas gloves scarves pens and pencils sell. two ear muffs and red flannel underwear also attract bids. The event leaves students hoarse from shouting and curious about the value of second hand goods.
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Olga Scheiner
Ruth Taubenhaus
Meredith Wright
Senior Week Events Plan All College Party May 27
Arrangements for Senior Week detail events from May 27 to June 2. Step Singing on May 27 at 7 30 with white attire followed by a 3 to 6 pm college gym party after class luncheons. A 8 pm Senior Reception in Brooks Hall and Senior Ball May 28 with Hal Marley providing music. Baccalaureate Service May 29 at St Pauls Chapel and tea in Brooks Hall.
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Brooks Hall
Hal Marley
St. Paul’s Chapel
Barnard Hall
Barnard Camp
Dues for Senior Week Must Be Paid by May 20
Seniors who have not yet paid their dues for Senior Week are urged to do so now. All dues must be paid by May 20 in front of the Social Office daily from twelve to one. Only those who have paid may participate in Senior Week activities. Five dollars covers entry to all events except the Senior Ball and Picnic.
World Youth Plan Congress At Vassar In August
Forty eight nations will send delegates to the second World Youth Congress at Vassar from August 16 to 24 Joseph Cadden chairs the arrangements committee The United States delegation of about fifty youths will represent national organizations The congress aims to foster friendship mutual understanding across races religions and opinions with discussions on international affairs youth conditions and rural youth and how to improve education and employment opportunities The first World Youth Congress was held in Geneva in September 1936.
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Vassar
Joseph Cadden
International Federation of University Women
International Student Service
International Federation of the League of Nations Societies
Oecumenical Youth Commission
United States
Geneva
Council Names New Appointees
Students were named to head undergraduate committees by the Student Council at two meetings last week. Barbara Ridgway Barbara Ridgway 39 was named chair of Land and Building Fund, Jean Morris 39 vice chair of Senior Proctors, Elizabeth Wise 39 will direct Social Service, with Amy Krbecek 40 Librarian, Anne Meding 40 and Priscilla Burge 41 co chairs of College Teas, and Muriel Byer 40 Bulletin Board chair. The appointees bring prior campus activity to their roles. Under the new constitution appointed officers will not hold seats in Representative Assembly next year.
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Barbara Ridgway
Land and Building Fund
Jean Morris
Elizabeth Wise
Amy Krbecek
Anne Meding
Priscilla Burge
College Teas
Muriel Byer
Miss Ridgway
Land and Building Fund Committee
Miss Morris
Miss Wise
Representative Assembly
Land and Building Fund Schedule Reveals 1938 Plans
Barbara Ridgway announces the 1938 39 Land and Building Fund roster: Deborah Allen Marion Cowles Margaret Pardee Jane Bell Ruth Cummings. The fund totals about 600 with $200 from October Carnival and November Photography Contest. Students plan a big event each term and consider color films shown at Mc Millin Theatre or a local cinema. National Barnard Day set for November 12 or 19 with football tickets and a tea dance. Dean Gildersleeve may speak via national hookup. Opera benefit planned in February at the Metropolitan Opera House.
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Land and Building Fund Committee
Barbara Ridgway
Deborah Allen
Marion Cowles
Margaret Pardee
Jane Bell
Ruth Cummings
Barnard
Columbia
Baker Field
Virginia C. Gildersleeve
Metropolitan Opera House
McMillin Theatre
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Mr. Swan
Helen Page Abbott
Columbia Boys
Swan
A.A. Dinner
World Youth Plan Congress
Council
Bell
Allen
Pardee
Cowles
Cummings
Plan Barnard
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