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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1956
Page
3
A Barnard Alumnae Magazine poll shows 59 percent favor President Eisenhower, a 7 point drop from 1952. Health and Nixon influence shifts noted. half call foreign affairs top issue, half civil rights and farming. Survey cites 500 alumnae across ages and locations.
The English 91 Conference opened with professors urging majors to balance devotion to masterpieces with curiosity for obscure works. W Cabell Greet warned against indifference or excessive compliance with academic rules, while Barry Ulanov urged time for small but meaningful books and Eleanor Rosenberg emphasized clear concise writing.
The Barnard or Columbia College student winning the Juvenile Delinquency Essay Contest will receive full tuition for the spring 1957 session. Sponsored by Irving Goldberg of the Four G Cleaners, the contest aims to engage Morningside community youth in addressing juvenile delinquency. Essays must be at least 5000 words and meet scholastic standards. deadline is December 1, 1956.
The Columbia chapter hosts noon meeting in Fayerweather Lounge with Madison S Jones of the N A A C P speaking on Civil Rights Challenge to Americans. Kilrens will discuss Youngblood on October 25 and a Labor Management forum on November 13 covers Discrimination and Integration in Employment with a State Commission Against Discrimination member moderating.
Barnard College students and faculty raise funds for The Wagon Road Camp for Handicapped Children in Chappaqua New York and the Northside Center for Child Development in West 110 Street New York City. Drive proceeds cover camp dedication costs and center services for Harlem families. Term Drive begins in early November with a planned Spring Carnival.
An orientation assembly for sophomore, junior and senior transfers aimed to acquaint them with the Undergraduate Association, Honor Board and campus traditions. Dorothy Donnelly, 57, chairman of Honor Board, led the honor system discussion followed by judiciary questions. A Student Council panel covered governance topics before lighter issues on Greek Games, the cut system, smoking rules and Clubs Carnival.
The re-emergence of a Young Republican Club at Barnard marks campus political activity. The group submitted its charter for approval. Simultaneously Barnard Students for Stevenson campaigned at the local Stevenson headquarters.
Adlai Stevenson delivered a major Harlem address on civil rights vowing the Democratic Party will fight poverty and discrimination for decent homes wages and security. He urged uniting opposing sides on the issue and stressed dignity with responsibility. Barnard and Columbia students plan canvassing and voter registration in Seventh Assembly district.
President Millicent C. McIntoch will open the first of eleven Thursday Noon Meetings this semester with “Growth Through Conflict.” Noted speakers include Professor Herbert Schneider on “Difference Between Love of God and Love of Neighbor” and Professor Youtz on “Flying Saucers Fact or Fiction.” Box lunches are provided, with varied topics emphasized.
Mrs. Lehman wife of New York Senator Herbert Lehman will address the Young Democrats at the Minor Latham Theatre this Wednesday at noon. Sue Rosenthal president announced the luncheon will follow in Mrs Lehman’s honor.
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