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Barnard Bulletin

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1915

Page

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Barnard marks 161st Columbia Commencement June 2

The 161st Columbia University commencement honored Barnard College graduates in the presence of Chaplain Knox and President Butler. Degrees were conferred by Dean Gildersleeve, with Sarah Schuyler Butler magna cum laude and Beulah Amidon, Thora Fernstrom, Lillian Soskin earning cum laude and final honors across multiple departments. Student marshals named include Sarah Butler and Freda Kirchwey.

Barnard Columbia University Chaplain Knox President Butler Dean Gildersleeve Sarah Schuyler Butler Beulah Ami‘ton Alice Brett Thora Fernstrou Irene Hickok Emily Lambert Olga Marx Clara Mayer Margaret Meyer Elizabeth Palmer Lillian Soskin Fannie Rees Chi Omega M. Edna Lonigan Gerard Frances Siegel Clara Froehlich Helen Lachman Elsie Tobin Beulah Amidon Thora Fernstrom Elsie Chesley Lucy Cogan Ruth Brewer Sarah Butler Helen Jenkins Freda Kirchwey Louise Walker

Class Day Ends Senior Week With Step Singing And Traditions

The seniors perform a final step-singing of On the Hilltop as Sarah Butler transfers cap and gown privileges to Mary Powell. Freshmen, sophomores, and other classes join in with spirited songs then move to Columbia Gymnasium, ignoring most of Butler’s final injunction.

Sarah Butler Mary Powell Columbia Gymnasium

First Academic Chapel Opens Year Amid War Cloud

The first Academic Chapel with Dean Gildersleeve speaking welcomed seniors and freshmen, noting building delays but improvements like fire hoses and a sprinkler system. Faculty losses include Muller in France and Bigiongiari with the Italian army as plans for curriculum revision and student government advance, while war casts a heavier shadow on campus life.

Dean Gildersleeve Muller France Bigiongiari Student Council Bar Harbor Gildersleeve Barnard

Opening Exercises at Columbia Mark Start of 162nd Year

The opening exercises featured Chaplain Knox’s prayer and President Butler’s welcoming address honoring Dean Van Amringe. Dr Wilson spoke on science and education, urging open minds and the value of science beyond mere application, as the University pursues progress and creative imagination. Stand Columbia was sung before the Benediction.

Columbia University Knox Butler Dean van Amringe Wilson University Columbia

Barnard Welcomes Class of 1919 to Campus Life

Barnard College hosts an afternoon event introducing the class of 1919 to its social political and intellectual life. Freshmen receive symbolic introductions then autograph cards and refreshments as faculty and Undergraduates share in campus welcome.

Barnard Brinkerhoff W.k Mary Powell, & P Wright’e Maateig Colum
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