Death of Columbia Dean Dr McBain Reports Heart Attack
Dr Howard Lee McBain, Ruggles Professor of Constitutional Law and dean of the Graduate Faculties at Columbia University, died of a heart attack Thursday morning at his home in New York. He was 55. McBain authored many books on constitutional and public law and served at Columbia 23 years, with earlier posts at George Washington University, University of Wisconsin, and Richmond High School. His death stunned faculty and students across Columbia, Barnard, and Teachers College.
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Howard Lee McBain
Ruggles
Columbia University
Claremont Avenue
McBain
Herbert E. Hawkes
University
Virginia C. Gildersleeve
Barnard
Dean McBain
Entre University
William E. Russell
Teachers College
Charles Sans Hughes
Cuba
Board of Education
City of
New York
Mr.Nain
Toronto
Canada
Richmond College
Virgina
Colbig University
Anersn
Department O Publican
Jurisprudence
Adsay Rogers
Charles C
French Club Meeting Names French Fellowship Candidates
La Société Française held a Friday noon meeting in Milbank Hall to nominate Elizabeth Tatarinoff Eleanor Brinkmann and Maybelle Sherriff for the French Fellowship based on scholarship and club participation. A closed committee will select the holder with members including Dean Gildersleeve Professor Loiseaux Madame Varney and Arlene von Sternberg. The club also hosted a tea in honor of Professor Louis Loiseaux in the College Parlor.
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Elizabeth Tatarinoff
Eleanor Brinkmann
Maybelle Sherriff
la Société Française
Milbank Hall
Dean Gildersleeve
Loiseaux
Madame Varney
Arlene von Sternberg
la Société Francaise
Miss Tatarinoff
Miss Brinkmann
College Press Board
Barnard
Mortarboard
Business Board of Bulletin
Louis Loiseaux
Reading Week Reading Week Endorsed by Students
The bulletin referendum shows 149 votes in favor and 14 against approving a reading period before final exams. If the results reflect student opinion, the Student Council will present them to the Faculty Committee on Student Affairs for consideration. Barnard first proposed the plan two years ago and hopes administration will adopt it.
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Bulletin
Student Council
Faculty Committee On
Barnard
Lost and Found Auction to be Held Tomorrow
The Comptroller Office will hold its annual Lost and Found Auction tomorrow in the Conference Room with two sessions from 12 to 1 and 2 to 3 o'clock. Gertrude Boyd will serve as Official Auctioneer. Proceeds benefit the Undergraduate Association and nickels redeemed go to the sundry income fund. Items include pencils, frames, overshoes, gloves, umbrellas, jewelry, and textbooks.
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Comptroller Office
Gertrude Boyd
Lost and
Step Singing Tradition at Barnard Through the Years
The article traces Barnard College’s Step Singing from Tree Day origins to Ivy Day and Senior Class Day, noting declines, protests, and a 1930 revival. It recalls early 1907 events on the Quadrangle, milestone moments like Ivy selecting a Step Song, and a 1914 rain-soaked yet spirited Senior parade amid umbrellas and tradition.
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Broadway
Rigth Street
Milbank Cloister
Barnard
Milbank
Ivy
Sarah Butler
Butler
Bulletin
Traditional Senior Reception Ball and Banquet in Senior Week
Senior Week for 1936 features three traditions. Claire Avnet directs the Senior Reception on Friday May 29 after Step Singing. The Senior Ball, May 30 from 9 pm to 2 am in the gym, includes cabaret decor with Margaret Bouey performing and a Barnard 36 Hit Parade contest. bids are $3 per couple. The Senior Banquet closes Week on June 4 with skit entertainment, corsages, favors, and roll call among graduates.
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Claire Avnet
Hewitt Hall
Wes Oliver
Vikings
Margaret Bouey
Arthur Murray School
Clementine Walker
Barnard
Dean Gildersleeve
Mrs. Herr
Alice Corneille
Charlotte Haverly
Jane Eisler
Awards At A A Banquet Highlight Student Leaders
The Athletic Association held its annual banquet in the gym on Friday night with guest speakers, officer installation, and numerous athletic awards. Miss Margery Ray administered the oath to A A officers after Miss Olson presented the awards, including Life Saving and Class Awards, while Miss Wayman praised staff and urged balanced sportsmanship.
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the Athletic Association
Association
Olson
Vivian Neale
Anna Pustello
Margaret Tuzo
McMenamin
Jones
Borgenicht
Braisted
Cummings
Eberhardt
Hagan
Hildenbrand
Scharf
Knobloch
Segard
Waring
Harris
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Columbia
Tatarinoff, Brinkmann and
Sherriff
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Nancy Hendricks
By Alice Warne
A. A
M Miss Stevens
Dr. Alsop
Wayman
Alice Olson
Virginia Gildersleeve
Agnes Wayman
Helen Stevens
Miss Wayman
Ray
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