International House embodies cosmopolitan spirit and student life
The International House fosters humanities across nations by housing 178 foreign students from 40 countries. It offers language classes, dances, concerts, exhibitions, and social events, with facilities including a game room, gymnasium, and meeting spaces to unite Columbia students exiled from dorms by the Navy.
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International House
Columbia
Navy
Riverside Drive
Riverside Church
Grant's Tomb
Barnard College
Palisades Interstate Park
Barnard
Economics and Sociology Foster Student Faculty Ties
A students steering committee led by Julia Carson 42 works to build informal relations with faculty. At the October 13 meeting students shared summer work experiences including farm labor aid via Work Camps and roles at Sperry Gyroscope and Cutler Hammer.
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Julia Carson
Harriet Hirschfeld
Anne Vermilye
Sperry Gyroscope
Industrial Relations Research Department
Cutler Hammer
Milwaukee
Bobette Weiner
Elizabeth F. Baker
Achilles
Deadline for Health Grades Reporting by Sophomores and Juniors
The Medical Office requires sophomores and juniors to report at once for health grade processing. The deadline is October 24. The ruling does not apply to new students.
Debate on Second Front Union and Allied Strategy
A reader weighs the Second Front controversy in World War II era United Nations unity. The piece cites Walter Lippmann on Allied resilience, calls for open front action, and notes a student debate club urging informed public discussion and pressure on leaders. It highlights allies' needs and quotes leaders including Roosevelt, Willkie, and Patricia Peardon delegations urging offensive action.
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United Nations Solidarity
Walter Lippmann
New York “Herald Tribune
Hitler
United Nations
Roosevelt
Oscar Wilde
Patricia Peardon
Washington
McIntyre
Wendell Willkie
United Nation
India
Iraq-Iran
Debate Club at Barnard Champions Public Speaking Training
Dean Gildersleeve notes need for public speaking training as a key skill amid propaganda. Barnard debate organizers praise effort to develop clear thinking and quick on their feet analysis for all majors and graduates, inviting any interested students to join regardless of viewpoints.
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Mariah Further Debate Club
Dean Gildersleeve
Barnard
Fabbadd
Hummel Will Play At Hop For Harvest Dance
Ray Hummels orchestra is engaged to play for the Harvest Hop in the gym October 31 from 9 to 1. Gloria Monahan '44 chairs the event under the Athletic Association. Decorations will reflect a Hallowe en theme with bids and a festive atmosphere. Tickets soon go on sale. Notables attending include Dean Virginia Gildersleeve Professor Virginia Harrington and Professor Agnes Wayman.
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Ray Hummel
Hallowe’en
Gloria Monahan
Athletic Association
Jake
Miss Monahan
Byrd Wise
Dorothy
A.A
Mary Milnes
Physical Education
Cole Renews Chapel Talks on The Christian Faith
The Rev. William G. Cole will deliver the second talk in a series on The Christian Faith at Saint Pauls Chapel on Tuesday at noon. His topic is Jesus Christ following a first address on God the Father Almighty. The six week series continues with weekly Tuesday sessions plus other campus events.
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William G. Cole
Saint Paul’s Chapel
Jesus Christ
Mr. Cole
God the
Father
Edna Ely
Episcopal Club
Barnard
Bayne
Square Dancing Learn Steps With Expert Guidance
You attend a continuing square dancing session by Miss Margaret Holland a valued project supporter. The friendly instruction helps beginners catch on and you can promenade with the best until the 11 o clock closing time.
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Margaret Holland
Will Hold First Collegium Musicum Monday Night
Mr. Phillip Duey, graduate student and professional singer, guests as soloist for the year’s opening Collegium Musicum at 7:30 in the College Parlor. The all student string orchestra and Mr. Duey perform Serenade for Strings and Bass Voice by Biber followed by Bach’s Quintet for Strings and Handel’s Three Marches for Orchestra.
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Phillip Duey
Johann Christian Bach
Frederick Handel
On Campus Menorah Services for Midshipmen
Jewish midshipmen are invited to Friday afternoon services at five o clock in the Dodge Room Earl Hall. Mortarboard notice says all accelerating sophomores must sign up on Jake by October 22 to be included, plus sign up for photography studio appointments at Jake from twelve to one.
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Dodge Room
Earl Hall
Jake
Fall Senior Prom At Barnard College Gym
The Barnard gym will be decorated with Columbia trappings for the annual Fall Senior Prom Saturday night. Dick Messner's band and Martha Perry provide music. Dress is optional for those attending the afternoon Columbia Army football game. may change into spiked shoes for the game. Greek Games and Harvest Hop also teased.
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Barnard
Columbia
Dick Messner
Martha Perry
Columbia Army
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Hummel
Cole
Collegium Musicum
And
Representative Assembly
National Service
Student Council
Barnard Hall
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