Vera Brittain Lecture Prompts Memoir Hope
Vera Brittain, author of Testament of Youth, spoke at Mculin Theatre in a Columbia Institute series. She urged young writers not to be discouraged, noting perseverance helps craft a memoir despite personal and domestic distractions.
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Vera Brittain
Annual Harvest Hop Draws Hundreds in Formal Night
About a hundred couples attended the fifth annual all college Harvest Hop hosted by the Athletic Association. The gymnasium featured fall decor and leaf shaped programs. The event began around nine with Sack's orchestra providing music and a variety of dances including a notable xylophone feature. Faculty and student leaders greeted guests in the receiving line.
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Miss Wayman
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Dean Gil“Slee
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Eisler
Davigs
New Lecturer In History Introduced by University
The administration announces two sections of History 1 will be conducted this semester by Dr. Charlotte T. Muret as Lecturer. Madame Muret, born in Colorado, earned a PhD in History from Columbia University and has spent years abroad, giving lectures on European affairs in the United States.
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Madame Muret
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Columbia University
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Dewey Outlines Flexible Liberal Philosophy
John Dewey argues liberalism must change with social and economic shifts. He urges the use of the experimental method in social policy, stresses intelligence in policy making, and critiques the idea that liberty is solely individual, noting liberty depends on social conditions and institutions.
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Harkness Academic Theatre
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English Interest In Italy Aroused In 1755 1815
Dr. Roderick Marshall writes Italy in English Literature 1755 1815 to chart English romance with Italy from Chaucer to 1900. He notes the era reflects romantic interest in Italian drama art and scenery and aims to publish a full history, with a green bound edition priced at $3.50 and frontispiece portraits of William Huggins by Hogarth.
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English Department
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Ariosto
Orlando Furioso
Newman Club Camp Week End Sign Up
Newman Club members who wish to attend camp during the club weekend should contact Edith Beckder, President, via Student Mail. Space is limited and some may be placed on a waiting list. Sign up early. The weekend is December 7 8 and 9.
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Club Debates Munition Ownership for Peace Week
The Peace Week Committee debate in the college parlor ended with the affirmative winning unanimously. The proponent argued government ownership of all munition factories would curb profit motives fueling war, while Nye's tax proposal was praised as wartime protection. The negative said the plan was impractical, and the opposition warned government control could consolidate war-making power.
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Plan Conclave For Eastern Colleges At Penn State
Barnard sends two or three delegates to the International Relations Clubs conference at Pennsylvania State College November 23 and 24. Miss Amy Heminway Jones and Dr Otto Nathan are listed as leading speakers. Attending clubs come from Delaware District of Columbia Maryland New Jersey New York and Pennsylvania.
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Professor Riccio Calls Nation a Humorous Weekly
Professor Riccio dismissed Nation coverage on Fascism at Columbia University as a joke and renewed his subscription. He defended Casa Italiana against allegations of Fascist ties, noting President Butler rebutted charges and found no basis for action.
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