Columbia Opens 14th Academic Year With Roosevelt and Kaiser Wilhelm Professorships
Columbia University formally opened its 14th academic year on September 25 in the gymnasium with prayers by Rev. Ashton Oldham. President Butler lauded the Roosevelt and Kaiser Wilhelm professorships and urged study of the American institutional life. Professor James Rignall Wheeler spoke on the ideal of a college and university, emphasizing disinterested service and high professional standards.
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Y W C A Reception Welcomes Barnard Freshmen
Barnard’s Y W C A held a September 26 1907 08 reception at Earl Hall for entering freshmen. Old members escorted 1911 charges, a brief musical program featured soloists Fink Alexander Armstrong Prahl and piano artists Gold berg Hedley, with Eva vom Baur reciting Twain. Refreshments followed in the Association room and the class of 1911 enjoyed a lively evening.
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Professor Leonhard Delivers Inaugural at Columbia
The audience at Earle Hall heard Professor Leonhard of Breslau University, Kaiser Wilhelm Professor of German History, speak on German jurisprudence methods. He was introduced by President Butler who noted ties between German and Columbia through named professorships. Continued on page three.
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Opening Chapel Exercises at Butler Addressed By President Butler
The opening chapel on Friday, led by Rev. Dr. Grosvenor, featured President Butler delivering a stirring talk. He urged reverence for the past and humility in present efforts, warning against over specialization and self-centered advancement.
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The Dormitory Dinner at Brooks Hall
On opening day a dormitory dinner honored Professor Brewster with Mrs Hubbard Miss Haskell Miss Latham and Miss Weeks hosting. Girls waited outside showing their best manners while the group sang including Here's to you Professor Brewster before the event ended.
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Barnard College Prints First Illustrated Calendar
Sophie Woodman and Mabel Stearn announce Barnard College’s first illustrated calendar for 1967 with photographs on twelve sheets. The calendar, priced at 75 cents, will be ready by November first and aims to be a college wide success.
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