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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1925
Page
3
The History Club was organized last year to unite history majors with leaders in historical research and expose members to methods of advanced historical study. Membership is restricted to history majors, with occasional attendance by minors. Four meetings per semester will feature speakers, including Professor Knight returning from Morocco study.
A travelogue note from Easter week in North Wales, detailing a misty Bangor visit and a Welsh greeting that warmed the Classical Association meeting. The author reflects on Lady Verney’s wit and library, and the company of editors Rhys Roberts and others as they engage with scholarly letters of Erasmus and Homeric study.
The Representative Assembly met October 12 in room 304 to discuss financing the Glee Club. Some members argued that no extracurricular club should receive college funds and expenses should be borne by members or alumnae contributions, while others noted the club's college duties.
Dean Gildersleeve addressed freshmen advising careful bulletin board use, knowledge of college rules, and community standards. She urged health, balanced work and recreation, and honesty in scholarship, noting Barnard’s early honor system and rarity of dishonesty.
Professor Hutchinson argues that student government interest hinges on what it offers the individual student. She recalls Barnard’s 1904 Student Council as a link between faculty and students and notes curricular activities should be encouraged. The student’s relation to the governing body depends on time and temperament.
Barnard College reports a total enrollment of 1094 for the current academic year, a net gain of 26 students from 1925 26. Transfers total 116 from other colleges with 79 living in dormitories and 790 commuting. The breakdown shows seniors 154 juniors 267 sophomores 225 freshmen 249 and unclassified 4288 special 80.
The college assembly on October 20 will feature Dr. Stephen P. Duggan addressing the European situation with emphasis on Russia. The event will take place in the campus assembly venue.
Mysteries Supper for the incoming Freshman Class is tonight at 6 30 in the cafe teria of Students Hall. Tickets may be bought at the gym and the event features class singing and a formal debut of the new Barnard freshmen guided by Mysteries Chairman Margaret Cowley and committee members Emma Hunter Helen Gambrill Sidney Stemmons Harriet Taylor and Edith Wood.
Professor Hirst of the Greek and Latin department spent the summer in England with a brief Paris trip to study Louvre objects. She read at Cambridge University Library and visited Uriconium on the Severn where a grand Roman forum facade is exposed. A museum holds finds including Hadrian era inscription the largest Roman slab in Britain. She toured Bristol University admiring new buildings opened by the King and Queen in June, praised as England’s finest modern academic structures.
Barnard students engage in social service through the Intercollegiate Community Service Association. An adviser screens volunteer calls and assigns opportunities to Barnard girls after class reps interview applicants. Senior Mary Armstrong and Junior Everita Edes lead representation.
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