Dean Hosts Bonnevie Lecture On Norway’s Traits
Dean Gildersleeve welcomed Dr. Bonnevie of the University of Oslo at Brooks Hall. The zoologist described hereditary traits in humans and lectured with lantern slides on Norway’s geography, farms, and maritime centers like Bergen, noting research uses of marine biology and meteorology while criticizing tourist hotels and costumes.
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Dean Gildersleeve
Professor Bonnevie
University of Oslo
Brooks Hall
Norway
Maine
Moreso
Miss Gildersleeve
Bonnevie
International Federation of University Women
Oslo
Bergen
Gulf Stream
Eligibility Rules For Student Office Holders
Florence Pearl announces that all organizations must file eligibility slips for every student in charge. Each student must maintain a 2.2 average and not be on probation to hold any office or participate in activities. If ineligible, resign all offices immediately. Further rulings appear in the Blue Book.
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Florence Pearl
O. K
Barnard ‘Hall
Attendance Plan for First Assembly At Barnard Hall
Gena Tenney announces a new seating and attendance check for the first assembly. Seniors in cap and gown meet in 304 Barnard at 12 45. Juniors sophomores and freshmen receive attendance slips from the attendance committee in the main corridor and must be seated by 1 00.
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Barnard
Barnard Hall
Norwegian Zoologist Discusses Evolution at Barnard
Norwegian zoologist Dr Kristine Bonnevie of the University of Oslo lectures at Barnard on evolution. She recalls the Lamarckian and Darwinian debates and how Mendelian genetics shifted views, noting that evolution remains the central, unresolved question across sciences. The talk surveys paleontological evidence and the progression of species through time.
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Kristine Bonnevie
University of Oslo
Norway
Barnard
Bonnevie
Dean Urges Juniors to Aid Freshman Class Morale
Dean Gildersleeve urged the Junior class of 1934 to instill hard work study and citizenship in Freshman sisters. She stressed upperclass influence and teamwork to prepare students for a troubled world. Kathleen McGlinchy outlined three main tasks Mortarboard staff Junior Show and Junior Prom chairman.
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Dean Gildersleeve
Miss. McGlinchy
Mortarboard
Jane Martin
Barnard Hall
Martin
Barnard Quarterly seeks writers for Editor-in-Chief role
The Barnard Quarterly invites applications from writers to become Editor-in-Chief. Interested individuals should contact Miriam Rosenthal, Editor-in-Chief, in Room 402, Barnard Hall.
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Barnard Quarterly
College
Miriam Rosenthal
Barnard Hall
Randall claims unique American religion rooted in national temperament
Professor J Herman Randall of Columbia argued in St Pauls Chapel that American religion groups Judaism Christianity Catholicism and Protestantism share a common essence tied to a practical mood. He listed criticisms of American religion as reflections on American nature and urged adapting by integrating enduring beliefs or alien ideas if compatible, noting the faith is not poetic but energetically focused on social reform.
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J. Herman’ Randall
Department of Philosophy
Columbia
St.Paul 'S Chapel
Randall
Autumn At College Remakes The Sixty Ninth Year
A reflective piece recalls autumn at college, noting shifts from May melacholy to October energy. The author contemplates atmosphere, familiar faces, new haircuts, and the lingering vibe of old rooms and halls. References to Barnard politics and disarmament talk hint at broader campus mood.
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Barnard
Milbank Hall
Hudson
Our
Freshmen urged to pursue interests and plan studies
Ruth Anderson explains Barnard College honor code to assembly. Dean Gildersleeve tells freshmen to have one main life interest, sample fields in first two years, then concentrate in the last two. She urges learning college rules, avoiding last minute cramming, and joining at least one student organization while enjoying New York City arts.
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Ruth. Anderson
Gildersleeve
Vice-President of A. A. To Be Elected Today
Nominations for Vice-President of the Athletic Association include Gertrude Rubsamen Betty Armstrong and Florence Dickenson. Elections are today in the Conference Room with Rubsamen chairing Freshman Greek Games, Armstrong active in tournaments and basketball, and Dickenson a three year senior basketball player and Newman Club leader.
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A. A
The
Athletic Association
Gertrude Rubsamen
Betty Armstrong
Florence Dickenson
Gertrude ‘Rubsamen
Wigs
Cues
Betty. Armstrong
Florence ‘Dickenson
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