Convocation Program Nears Completion and Student Committee Formed
Endorses United Student Peace Committee and outlines a Community Chest Fund plan to collect donations for Red Cross war relief and scholar ship aid without duplicating drives. A 50th anniversary convocation schedule sets morning attendance rules and cap and gown use, with a Tuesday dinner at the Astor Hotel costing $4 per plate.
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Representative Assembly
Red Cross
Shirley Aranow
Marie Boyle
Betsy Dimock
Florence Dubroff
Peggy Jackson
Helen Kandel
Jane Mantell
Miriam Margolies
Lois Saphir
Thanksgiving Dates Declared by University Council
The University Council proclaims Thanksgiving holidays in New York from November 23 to November 25, as per the Governor's proclamation. Dean Virginia C. Gildersleeve signs the notice.
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State of New York
University Council
Virginia C. Gildersleeve
Barnard Students Defy Winter With Anklets And Angora
Barnard College girls linger in light attire despite cold as angora socks and reversible garments go on display. The campus scene shows some ignore coats while others brave the wind feeding the squirrels, a quirky slice of student life amid storms and chilly weather.
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Barnard
Armistice Forum and Campus Peace Meetings Spotlight Neutrality Debate
Soule speaks at noon at the Armistice Forum as antiwar committees sponsor a 3 p.m. faculty symposium in Brinckerhoff. Rajani Patel, president of the All-Indian Student Congress, and Edward O. Ethell are slated speakers. Edward Mrzekowski will chair. University Keep America Out of War Council held a campus peace meeting in Harkness Auditorium with Dr. Childs, Dr. Curti, Rabbi Hoffman, and Professors Randall and Keyes affirming nonentry and rebuilding democracy at home.
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America
Rajani Patel
All-Indian Student Congress
Harkness
Edward O. Ethell
Spectator
Edward Mrzekowski 740
ASU
University
Keep America
Seniors Plan Hygiene Lectures for Convocation Day
The senior class executive committee accepted a three lecture program on social adjustment biology of women and marriage with speakers including Professor Waller and Doctor Pardee. The Dean must approve. Caroline Duncombe announced dress regulations for convocation gowns and schedules for a November 15 assembly in Room 304 at 10 am and 2 15 pm.
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Waller
Pardee
Neurological Medical Center
Caroline Duncombe
College forum on war urged as armistice echoes
An assembly called on the anniversary of the last world war armistice gathers to discuss peace amid a new world war. The Student Council sponsors a noon forum inviting the college to participate and lead in independent thinking on the European conflict and its American implications.
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Europe
Senior Speaks At Conference On American Youth
Miss Kathryn Sheeran spoke to over a thousand at the American Community symposium in the Astor, warning that excommunication from the community poses a threat to democratic heritage. She cited youth isolation as a lure for totalitarianism and urged engagement through growing student groups and organizations. Also featured were Mrs. Dorothy Canfield Fisher and Professor Robert Maclver with introductions by Carlton J. Hayes.
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America
Kathryn Sheeran
National Conference of Christians and Jews
the Astor
Miss Sheeran
American Youth Congress
The
American Student Union
Student Christian Movement
Newman Clubs
Carlton J. H. Hayes
Columbia University
Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Robert Maclver
Conductor Mahler To Address Music Club Lecture
Fritz Mahler renowned conductor and teacher from Germany will lecture and perform this afternoon at four in the College Parlor. Dorothy Githens and Arthur Gerry of the Philadelphia La Scala Opera Company will sing arias from Tristan and Isolde, with Mahler playing piano and explaining the opera.
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Fritz Mahler
Music Club
Dorothy Githens
Arthur Gerry
Philadelphia la Scala Opera Company
Mahler
Europe
America
London
Paris
Warsaw
Budapest
Stockholm
Copenhagen Symphony Orchestra
Denmark
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Ridgefield
Connecticut
Juilliard School of Music
New York City
WOR
WABC
Orches
Editor Of New Republic Evaluates America's Position
George Soule editor of the New Republic speaks at the Armistice Day forum in Brinckerhoff Theatre at noon. The Student Council sponsors a student faculty meeting with Florence Dubroff guiding arrangements. The address covers America’s position and the present crisis followed by a guided discussion.
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America
George Soule
New Republic
Brinckerhoff Theatre
Soule
Student Council
Milbank Hall
Margaret Boyle
Florence Dubroff
Dean Gildersleeve
Gayer
Peardon and Waller
Elspeth Davies
The
Society To Study French Culture
The French Club will present a December 14 program in Brinckerhoff Theatre featuring sixteenth century music and dancing. A pavanne and late selections are planned as if performed before a feudal lord in a chateau. Dr Alma le Duc originated the symposium with Elaine Bernstein in charge. Marion Strong and Gena Tenney assist with dances and music.
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Brinckerhoff
Alma le Duc
Elaine Bernstein
Marion Strong
Gena Tenney
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Onsiders
United Student Peace Committee
Barnard Hall
College
Astor Hotel
Ogden Reid
Dean
Armistice Forum
Council
Mr. Soule
National Bureau of Economic Research
National Economic and Social Planning Association
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