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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Butler
Dean van Amringe
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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.
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