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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1940
Page
3
Dean Gildersleeve at the all college Assembly endorses her view of academic freedom as the sacred right at the university and urges calm, fact based discussion while opposing outside interference. She cites freedom of opinion and discussion as vital to campus life and notes the new year ahead amid global upheaval.
Florence Fischman records Tineke van Walsem recounting escape from occupied Holland. From Eindhoven to Wassenaar she fled with family after the May 10 invasion hearing air raids and parachutists over Amsterdam. The refugee, a Bernard junior, describes morale, radio broadcasts, and fleeing to England then the United States.
Oct 14 to 18 designated as Eligibility Week to file slips for college organizations. Daily 12 to 1 in Conference Room reserved for special groups. Heads must file for newly formed clubs even if not notified.
Professor Braun of Barnard College heads the Germanic Languages and Literatures department. He asks Bulletin to print the department’s declaration of faith aligned with the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation’s non political stance. The foundation promotes German American cultural integration and avoids political issues.
The Barnard College faculty reiterates that all students must attend classes regularly and promptly. Excessive absence or tardiness lowers marks or credits, with end of session absences recorded and sent to the Registrar. The Committee on Instruction then adjusts grades and credits. A recent change ends seniors’ exemption from supervision, restoring oversight for all students.
Barnard College releases its Dean's List for the 1939 40 year based on Committee on Honors ranking. Members of the Class of 1941 include Babette Jacobson Jean Willis Cecil Golann Evelyn Harrison and others. Class of 1942 selections feature Barbara Fish Doris McGuffey Joan Amberg Zenia Sachs and additional names.
Speak-O-Phone booth in the Bookstore offers students a chance to record a message on a phonograph for twenty five cents. A red light signals start and stop during the session guided by Mike at the booth. Hours are posted nearby as part of bookstore innovations.
The 1942 Mortarboard junior portrait schedule begins Monday October 14 to allow purchase of studio photos for Christmas. Appointments run two and a half weeks, with Juliette Kenney in charge at Jake table daily from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Each junior gets a studio card with name, address, and appointment time.
Freshman class meets at 12 in room 304 Barnard Hall to nominate candidates for the office of president. Emily Gunning, current president of the junior class, has chaired freshman meetings until now.
The Camp Committee Chair Frances Murphy announces a series of weekend camps including Oct 11-13 Barbecue and Oct 18-20 Freshmen Weekend. Open to college access on Nov 1-3 and ongoing Alumnae Weekends through Jan 29-Feb 4.
Jean Ackermann announces the Senior Week chairmen for events including Senior Reception led by E. Winifred Anderson and Senior Picnic Vera Arndt. Senior Week runs May 29 to June 5 with committee openings and participation urged. Winifred Anderson elected Senior Class Representative to the Representative Assembly.
Dean Virginia C. Gildersleeve will preside at the eleven o clock assembly next Wednesday. Alice Duer Miller will read from The White Cliffs and talks will cover world issues and the Barnard British War Relief Drive. Phyllis Wickenden will host a luncheon with proceeds aiding British War Relief.
Attention is called to the necessity of registering under the Alien Registration Act which requires all aliens in the country to register at the nearest post office before December 26, 1940. A receipt will be sent to every alien who registers as evidence of registration.
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