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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1901
Page
2
Barnard College bulletin page lists managing editors Frances E Belcher Elsa Alsberg Carita Spencer Romola Lyon Amy Loveman with subscription details One Year priced at 1 50 addressed to Barnard Bulletin Columbia University New York October 7 1901
President Low’s commencement address argues that a liberal education shapes character and personal power. He says the value extends to both individuals and society, and that college training need not hinder a business career if one has the gift and readiness to meet demands.
The speaker argues that education extends beyond home life and questions whether college is worthwhile for women and society. She urges women to disseminate high ideals championed by President Low and to pursue broader learning to benefit future work and civic life.
The college notes the resignation of Miss Metcalf from the secretary to the dean post. She was closely identified with the college and the student body deeply regrets her departure this fall. The students extend their best wishes to Miss Metcalf.
The secretary Mrs Bryson will assist woman graduate students at the university, whether club members or not. Seth Low LL.D. President.
Barnard students may use the Columbia gymnasium one night each week for a small fee. The gymnasium will operate under the same conditions as last year and will be taught by Columbia gymnasium and swimming instructors.
Official notice from Laura D. Gill Dean of the college states that elective selections for 1901 1902 should be chosen carefully and changes will be allowed only for exceptional reasons. All petitions must be written to the Dean and no changes after October 14. By order.
New instructors include Edward Delavan Perry lay professor of Greek Benjamin D Woodward adjunct professor of Romance languages and Henry E Crampton adjunct professor of zoology Eight new officers of instruction at Barnard are William Findlay tutor in mathematics Clayton M Hamilton tutor in English Harry A Cush ing lecturer in history Ellen S Davison lecturer in history Gertrude M Hirst assistant in classical philology William E Kellicott assistant in zoology George I Finlay assistant in geology John N Colles assistant in physics
The first missionary meeting of the year is set for October 16 at 4:30 PM in the theater. Mr Harlan P Beach will discuss the value of mission study, author of Down on the Hills of Tang, the book to be studied. All students are invited to attend regardless of intent to join classes.
In view of program difficulties the Faculty of Teachers' College resolves that seniors of Columbia College and Barnard College who seek the secondary diploma may omit either the third hour in Education 1 or the entire Education 8 for the academic year 1901-02.
Mrs. Charles H. Gibson widow of ex senator Gibson of Maryland will head Fiske Hall replacing Miss Susan Grimes Walker. Mrs. Emma G. Hurt and Miss Alice B. Jackson Wellesley A B and Columbia A M will assist this year.
As soon as all students have arranged their courses for the year basket ball practice will begin. Students who wish to play, whether experienced or not, must hand their schedules for 1901 1902 to officers Miss Budd 12, Miss Alsberg 02, Miss Kroeber 03. A physician’s certificate of good health is required.
Special change in the Latin 3 timetable for 1902. Latin 3 meets M W F at 11 30 instead of 10 30.
A woman graduate student is wanted as resident teacher of elementary Greek and Latin. Apply to Mrs. F. G. Bryson, Secretary of the Woman's Graduate Club, Columbia University, for details.
Advertisement seeking a resident teacher for a school with compensation for morning hours. Apply to Mrs FG Bryson secretary of Woman's Graduate Lab at Columbia University for details.
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