University Assembly Held October 3 at Columbia
President Butler addressed a large audience at the first University Assembly in the Gymnasium. He spoke of the University as opportunity and inspiration, not an institution to force knowledge, and of its role in transforming physical and spiritual life around Morningside Heights. He urged open minded study to cultivate tolerance and understanding.
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Butler
Columbia University
Morningside Heights
Columbia
Barnard Delegates Hear About Silver Bay Conference
Twenty six Barnard girls joined a Silver Bay gathering praised for fellowship and earnest thought. Miss Leslie Blanchard led the conference as associate executive of the National Student Department of the YWCA, with talks by Dr. Fosdick and Dr. Coffin inspiring international friendship and student discussions replacing morning classes.
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Barnard
Silver Bay
Silver ‘Bay
Leslie Blanchard
National Student ‘Department
Opening Exercises At Columbia Address Giddings on Ability
The 169th opening exercises at Columbia were held in the gymnasium on September 27 at 3 o clock. President Butler urged limited armament talks and an economic Washington conference. Professor Franklin E. Giddings delivered the address on the Divine Right of Human Ability, arguing that governance rests on ability and consent, warning against universal equality and envisioning a peaceful world even with divergent systems.
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Columbia
Knox
Butler
Franklin E. Giddings
Giddings
Y. W. President Speaks On Christian Ideals
The Y. W. president addresses Barnard College students outlining the group’s aim to apply Christian principles to college life and broader social religious and personal problems. She emphasizes nonsectarian universal ideals over sectarian creeds and invites continued involvement.
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Christian Association of
Barnard College
Junior Class Organizes and Welcomes Transfers 1924
The Junior Class organizes on Friday with plans for a Junior Freshman party. Eleanor Steele is noted as a member. Helen Minor, president, asks juniors with sisters to contact her for involvement.
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Helen’ Minor
Eleanor. Steele
Barnard Girls Travel in Spain
Several Barnard students studied in Spain this summer with the University of Barcelona lending its prestige and three professors to the Barnard program led by Senorita Marcial-Dorado. The group, including Ruth Brennan, Gertrude Mannis, Marion Vincent, Mary Rissinger, and Grace Becker, spent four weeks on intensive Spanish study and two weeks touring Southern Spain, receiving a warm reception from city officials and locals who welcomed their interest in Spanish culture.
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Barnard
Europe
Spain
University of Barcelona
College of the
Undergraduate Reception For New Students Draws Crowd
A university reception for new undergraduates was a remarkable success. Dean Gildersleeve welcomed graduates and guests as almost the entire college attended. the room was crowded beyond capacity.
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Ole
Dean Gildersleeve
Fall Sports Start With Athletic Association Discounts
The Athletic Association secured a 25 percent discount on athletic goods from A G Spalding and Co. for girls, with discount slips obtainable at Room 304 Students Hall. College athletics open this year with tennis and track getting special attention. soccer is planned at Van Cortlandt Park and English girls' team visits boost interest. Junior and senior practices run Saturdays and Tuesdays. events include Field Day Archery on October 28 and an A A get together assembly on September 17 plus weekend trips and a fall social event to be posted.
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the Athletic Association
A. G. Spalding & Co
A.A
Students Hall
van Cortlandt Park
Barnard
Charlotte McNamara
Field Day Preparations Prompt Students to Ready
Field Day is set for the 28th with two practices weekly required for eligibility. Events include basketball javelin hurl ball high jump hurdles relay games and archery. Class managers listed as 1923 Mildred Black 1924 Ruth Huxtable 1925 Fern Yates.
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Mildred Black
Ruth Huxtable
Fern Yates
Social Science Club Forecast Year of Talks and Topics
The Social Science Club opens October 9 with Mrs Warbasse of the National Cooperative League speaking, moderated by Margaret Mead. Plans include Mahmood on Indian cooperative societies, coal industry panels, and discussions on workers education with a potential visit by Scott Nearing and a focus on the American Empire.
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Bruere
Lesher
Itiis
Scott
Nearing
Empire
Sims
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Spalding
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