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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1934
Page
2
A student column outlines a new weekly agenda brief for the Representative Assembly. It explains two aims: inform assembly members about upcoming topics and invite the broader student body to participate. The note invites Undergraduate Association members to attend and participate in discussions.
Hielen Raebeck criticizes the October freshman class election held in team 304. She notes random eight name selections and low turnout. She proposes a petition and junior-class review with speeches before a class vote to improve representation.
The newly formed Sketch Club at Teachers College outlines a year long art course taught by Mr. O Neill of the Columbia Extension faculty. The program targets both beginners and advanced students with weekly sessions and costs not more than five dollars per semester including instruction. Locker use and art material purchases at cost are available to members. An exhibit of student work is anticipated later this semester. Inquiries go to Geraldine Trotta via Student Mail.
Freshman and upperclass students attended a tea in the Bulletin office on Tuesday at 4 to sign up for departments. Of 35 journalism hopefuls, 13 joined About Town and 3 joined Business Staff, with instructions given for Friday assignments. Suzanne Strait hosted with editors Diana Hirsh and Miriam Roher. Anna Jacobson, former Bulletin Editor and Murray fellow, was a guest.
Diana Campbell Undergraduate President announces the Representative Assembly agenda for Monday October 15 1984. Topics include forming an NSIA group at Barnard membership of five foreign scholars, Penny a Meal drive plans, and campus world peace and international understanding work.
The University Anti War Committee plans continuing work and possibly a regular magazine after reorganizing its business end. It may involve Barnard representatives and discutered resignations, with a meeting set for November 19 at 5:00 PM in the Varsity Show Room.
On September 20, 350 Italian fascist students visited American universities, first stop Columbia University where officials welcomed them. Outside, about fifty undergraduates held a demonstration denouncing any signs of fascist support by officials. The visitors were crestfallen when exiting McMillan Theatre to see a picket line shouting Abasso Il Fascismo.
International Italian visiting students, 350 strong from 26 universities, sparked disturbances at City College and Princeton as anti fascist groups protested. A Townsman blamed for minor trouble at Princeton. NYU students protested today’s welcome ceremonies.
The Barnard Menorah and the Columbia Jewish Students Society plan a reception for Dr. and Mrs. Hoffman, the new rabbi couple, this Monday at four in the College Parlor. Invited guests include Dean Gildersleeve, Miss Weeks, Mrs. Herr, Dr. Holzwauser, Dr Rosenblatt, Father Ford, Chaplain and Mrs. Knox, Mr and Mrs Evans, Prof and Mrs Baron, and Prof Edman. All students are welcome.
Bulletin reports the loss of its Seth Thomas clock from the office between Friday and Monday. The paper’s mood soured as staff seek the timepiece and its perfect furniture match, urging readers to solve the case for the staff’s happiness.
Informal reports to the National Student Federation indicate at least a 10 percent rise in average college enrollment from last year. Freshmen populations are up across the country with Columbia Vassar and Wellesley reporting their largest classes in years and UC Berkeley noting a 14 percent increase.
Tryouts for the French Club's presentation of Moliere's Les Pretieuses Ridicules will be this afternoon from 3:00 to 5:00 in the French Club room 112 Milbank. Mme Varney, adviser, will distribute mimeographed copies and hold reading sessions followed by discussions by week’s end.
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