Freedom in Colleges Debate at Barnard Speaks on Academic Liberty
Dean Virginia Gildersleeve addressed the Barnard College Science Union on November 19 arguing students have rights mainly to obtain the best education, while urging orderly conduct. She defended academic freedom for professors and dismissed sensational coverage by the Herald Tribune.
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Virginia Gildersleeve
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Vocational Groups To Meet Tonight
The Student Vocational Committee led by Ruth Landesman hosts four round-table talks on Tuesday evening November 24 at 7 15. Speakers from Writing and Publishing Medicine Social Work and Statistical Work and Economic Research discuss education entry requirements and merits of each field to help undecided students and those preparing for vocations.
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Ruth Landesman
Freshmen Lead Barnard Fellow Fund Drive Shortfall
The Student Fellowship drive at Barnard College extends to December 1 as funds remain short. Freshmen have contributed over a hundred dollars while other classes lag, prompting concern over student apathy and the need to raise the requisite thousand dollars to send a Barnard fellow abroad.
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Dorothy Davis
Alice Krbecek
Virginia Thomas
Helen Geer
Gildersleeve
Penelope Pearl
Eleanor Levison
Annual Holiday Service at St. Pauls Chapel Columbia
Dr. Henry Sloane Coffin president of Union Seminary will be main speaker at the Columbia Thanksgiving Service today at 1 10 p m in St Pauls Chapel Columbia University Chaplain Raymond C Knox will conduct the service Coffin will speak on Thanksgiving Attendees include faculty and students from all colleges Barnard students have a reserved block of 100 seats
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Barnard
Unfinished Business of Science Theme in Furnas Address
Professor C. C. Furnas of Yale discussed future science in a McMillin Theatre address titled Unfinished Business of Science. He warned that past resistances to new inventions slowed progress while predicting cotton pickers and synthetic rubber will reshape industry, energy, and life in the coming century. He noted limits on petroleum and possible coal or shale derived fuels, and he contemplated television’s rise and broader social effects.
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Barnard Fashion Show Models to Parade in Arnold Constable
Tickets to the Barnard College fashion show will feature ten models wearing thirty-five costumes supplied by Arnold Constable. The event, staged on December 4 and 5 at four o clock on the Greek Games stage, will pair Jane Eisler with a live patter and music as part of the fair exhibitions.
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Miss Holland
Elizabeth Arden
Miss Arden
Freeland Kennels
Free Speech Upheld In Epstein Decree
Judge Shientag ruled that Gertrude Epstein could not seek court relief until she appeals to the Commissioner of Education after failing to obtain a teaching license. The decision also upheld academic freedom, stating political views and a dean’s recommendation should not affect licensing.
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Conference Room to Become College Lounge at Barnard Hall
In response to student suggestions a lounge will be created in Barnard Hall on the first floor for conversation and dancing at noon and after four. Club meetings move to Room 401 after Thanksgiving and Room 301 will be open to all classes. Student Council and Miss Weeks welcome suggestions and criticisms.
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Harvest Hop Honors Thanksgiving Motif At Barnard Gym
Last Friday night November 20 the Harvest Hop filled Barnard gym with a Thanksgiving theme. About 190 couples danced to Henry Le Cours' Silver-Blue orchestra from nine to one. Gertrude Boyd chaired the central committee with Adele Hansen and others handling bids decorations and publicity. Invited guests included Deans Gildersleeve and Riccio and various professors and student leaders. The event was the first all college dance of the season hosted by the Undergraduate Association and the A A.
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Henry le Cours
Gertrude Boyd
Mary Hagen
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Adele Hansen
Alice Krbecek
Claire Murray
Mary Paul Segard
Audrey Snyder
Dean Gildersleeve
Miss Weeks
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Peter M. Riccio
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Donald Read
Martha Reed
Margery Ray
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Varied Barnard Fair Plans Across Two Days
Barnard College hosts a two day fair with a fashion show by Arnold Constable, tea by Newman Club, a pet show, games, a rooster auction, and a grand music night featuring Rutgers and Barnard Glee Clubs and a Brinkerhoff Hall dance. Tickets cost ten cents.
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