Butler Accepts Alumni Portraits in Columbia Library Event
Nicholas Murray presided as portraits honoring Columbia's long history were presented on Monday October 28 in the Columbia Library. Professor Butler praised the scholars and builders who advanced the university and compared them to Plato and Roger Bacon. Professor Fox noted the portraits symbolize ongoing personal influence in university life spanning 227 years from Lewis Morris to current faculty like Beard and Dewey.
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Complacency Shocks Historians as Science Progresses
Professor Carlton J. J. Hayes told a McMillan Theatre audience that recent scientific advances have shattered historians 273 confidence. He argued psychology and economics broaden history yet erode eighteenth century certainty.
200 Dialects Flourish on Morningside Heights
Audience at International House heard about 200 American Dialects recorded by Dr W Cabell Greet of Barnard English. He urged phonographs for teaching English to foreigners and noted ongoing recordings of Columbia faculty voices for a museum exhibit. A satirical skit mocked American universities granting degrees to notables with a character titled Professor of Thermodynamics.
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Columbia
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Navy
Public Library Showcases New York City 1754 History
The New York Public Library marks Columbia College's 175th anniversary with exhibits of documents maps and books on New York City in 1754 and the college’s founding. Highlights include the Laws of the Colony of New York act for funding a college. public lottery tickets. a petition for incorporation to use the Church of England liturgy. charters early history books and maps showing King's College site.
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Students See Religion as Bond of Harmony at Columbia
Chaplain Knox speaks at St Pauls Chapel during Columbia University’s 1751st anniversary exercises. He notes fellowship as a core principle and holds that religion should unite, not divide, guiding the university toward the goal of learning and the reign of God on earth.
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Red Cross Announces Membership Drive This November
The American National Red Cross announces its annual membership drive from November 11 to November 28 citing increased activities. Red Cross courses in swimming life saving and first aid are offered at universities while colleges adopt home hygiene care of sick and nutrition courses. Summer junior Red Cross administration courses are noted at 19 state universities and normal schools. Enrollment is urged, with Barnard students asked to endorse the worldwide aims.
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University of Wisconsin
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Dr Fox Reviews Columias Past at Anniversary Talk
Professor Dixon Ryan spoke on Col umbia of the Past at McMillan theater for the 175th Anniversary. He noted Kings College founded in 1734 by a grant from King George II and Trinity Church land stipulations. Samuel Johnson as first president and later ties to New York State and Federal Constitutions are highlighted.
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International Assembly Promotes Student Exchange Drive
The International Assembly at Barnard discusses two classic approaches to goals, encourages unity, and kicks off the Student Fellowship Drive. A Russian exchange student and German guest speak while Dean Gildersleeve urges generous support to fund study abroad and hosting of foreign students. The drive aims to raise funds with an average two dollar per capita assessment, noting some cannot contribute.
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Julie Averkiyeva
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Eldegard Anderson
Germany
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