Freshman Days Proves Successful Experiment at Barnard
In September about 150 freshmen from the Class of 1930 joined a new orientation plan. Upperclassmen helped them settle in, name tags were placed, and a luncheon in Hewitt Hall fostered quick acquaintance. Miss Gildersleeve and others spoke to ignite Barnard pride and purpose.
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Miss Weeks
Barnard Hall
Hewitt Jlall
Miss Gildersleeve
Miss McBride
Dr. Alsop
Chaplain Knox
Margaret Goodell
Priscilla Gates
Marion Wadsworth
Rldersleeve
Barnard
Dean Emphasizes Honor System at Freshman Welcome
Dean Gildersleeve urged a higher conception of the honor system in university life during a welcoming address to the Freshman class on Tuesday September 28. She said the university aims to search for ruth and that truth in all facets of campus life is a sacred trust for every scholar. The Dean closed with hope that the class of 30 would begin a decade of growth and set an example for those to follow. Immediately after her speech the Junior class held its annual A ML the Freshmen in the College alloy.
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Gildersleeve
Ruth
Geneva lectures reshape view of world by H Robinson
H Robinson recalls summer lectures in Geneva that broadened his awareness of global events. He notes discussions on Turkey's changes, South Africa’s race issues, British India, Italian fascism, and governance challenges, with varied expert perspectives shaping his understanding.
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Turkey
Constantinople
University of Johannesburg
Oxford
India
Mussolini
Italy
Mass Meeting on Russia at Columbia University
NYC college and university students gather at McMillan Theatre Columbia University on Friday October 8 at 8 15 P M to hear from Sherwood Eddy Jerome Davis and two Student Delegation members who visited Russia as an impartial fact finding commission. They will discuss conditions observed during the summer and provide first hand information on the Soviet experiment.
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College and University Students
New York City
McMillan Theatre
Columbia University
Russia
Sherwood Eddy
Jerome Davis
Europe
Dean Urges College to Focus on Intellectual and Spiritual Affairs
A summary of talks at Barnard College includes calls for expanded adult education and ongoing lectures by notable scholars such as John Livingston Lowes, Robert Frost, and Caroline Spurgeon. The piece notes blanket tax deadlines, student government reforms, and a push for spiritual and intellectual renewal amid global contexts. Dean Gildersleeve warns of losing the college soul if focus shifts away from core values.
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Department of English
John Livingston Lowes
Harvard University
Robert Frost
Jane Aus
Caroline F. E. Spurgeon
London University
Barnard
Miss Goodell
Gildersleeve
America
England
France
Amsterdam
Germany
Assembly to open with Barnard Camp on October 12
The regular Assembly on Tuesday October 12 will be conducted by the Athletic Association. Athletics will be discussed focusing on the new Barnard Camp. Glee Club will debut with an interesting program.
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The
Athletic Association
Barnard
Glee Club
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H. Robinson
Geneva
Alvin Johnson
New School For Social Research
Social Problems Club
Constance Friess
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