Orientation on Barnard Freshman Handbook Sparks Critique
The Barnard community critiques The New New Yorkers freshman handbook for harsh humor and inappropriate content during orientation. Editors anger leads to a stripping of dignity as traditions are mocked and institutions like Honor Board and the honor system are lampooned.
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Barnard
the New New Yorkers
Handbook
Yamkee
Earl Hall
Curriculum reforms cut language and science requirements
The Curricu lum Committee and administration implement reforms at the college removing the second language and non lab science requirements. A compulsory freshmen lecture course, integrated with physical education, will replace Hygiene with experts delivering candid talks. Only 100 upperclassman tickets available.
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Currie Committee
Physical Education Department
Mrs Dally Has A Lover Cast Delivers Mixed Theatre
John Golden Theatre presents Mrs Dally a two part Hanley drama about a middle aged woman seeking meaning in a callous world. Arlene Francis leads a strong cast as Mrs Dally with Ralph Meeker and Robert Forster providing solid support. The play probes sensitive individuals in modern society, though the plot and character development feel uneven.
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John Golden
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Mrs. Dally
William Hanley
Hanley
Arlene Francis
Ralph Meeker
Sam
Brute
Robert Forster
Barnard Installs New Anthropology Chair Morton Klass
Dr. Morton Klass, a native New Yorker and cultural anthropologist, becomes Barnard College anthropology department chair after a year of turnover. He studies cultural change among East Indian communities in Trinidad and India, with Field research in Bengal and India ongoing.
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Barnard
Morton Klass
Professor Klass
Brooklyn College
Trinidad
Sheila
Klass
Columbia
Bennington College
Bennington
India
Dr. Klass
School of General Studies
Bengal
Convocation Attendee Calls Faculty to Show Spirit
A reader praises the Convocation ceremony but criticizes many faculty for not marching in the academic parade. The letter argues ceremonial attire and visible enthusiasm boost student involvement and academic spirit.
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Barnard
Columbia University Bulletin Letters Policy
The Bulletin invites letters from the Columbia University community with name and school or title. Names can be withheld on request. Except in extraordinary cases, all letters meeting requirements will be published.
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Bulletin
Columbia University
R Quest
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