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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1939
Page
2
A Barnard College vocational committee plans a campus poll to identify which occupations will attract graduates over the next four years. A questionnaire, distributed by student mail, aims to reveal preferred fields and inform students how to secure and maintain jobs after graduation.
Vogue Magazine doubles Prix de Paris awards to eight and adds feature writing and fashion reporting. Prizes include three career awards, five cash prizes, and Honorable Mentions. First prize offers one year at Vogue with six months in Paris if possible. second prize six months in New York. Vanity Fair feature writer prize. five theses purchase for publication.
Mil ler and Myers publish Barnard College first fifty years with introduction noting teaching girls to read. Priced at $2 per copy, checks payable to Barnard College mailed to Alumnae Office New York.
Miss Mary Frances McBride, Barnard freshman adviser, is announced as secretary of the business and professional girls department at the Central Branch Brooklyn YWCA by Miss Margaret Myers. McBride has served as assistant head of residence halls and supervisor of student activities, and previously led English departments in private schools.
A registration booth will operate on Jake for Arizona State University on Monday October 16 and Tuesday October 17 from 12 to 1. Dues are set at 50 cents per semester.
Professor Hollingworth will speak to the Psychology Club today at its luncheon from 12 to 2 in the Hewitt dining room. History majors plan an informal tea next Tuesday October 24 from 4:10 to 5:30 in the Conference Room. all history majors invited to meet instructors.
The Mathematics Club invites members for a tea this afternoon at four o'clock in the Conference room.
The Spanish club sponsors a luncheon today at noon for majors in 401 Barnard as part of the evening study session.
The Freshmen Class of 1943 will hold a meeting tomorrow at 12 in room 304 Barnard. They will reduce the list of presidential nominees to four.
The Book Exchange is closed. For book requests now or for the rest of the term contact Annette Hochberg via Student Mail. Girls who sold books will receive checks through Student Mail.
Occupation Bureau schedules a career talks series for high school and college students at the Brooklyn Academy of Music Saturday at 10 45. Mayor LaGuardia opens the program on October 21 with a discussion on public service. See the Bulletin in the Occupation Bureau.
Simonette Lans reports a blue full length coat left on a hanger outside the lunchroom on Thursday was mistakenly taken by the writer. The coat in possession does not match the owner’s suit skirt, and she asks the rightful owner to contact her if there is any doubt about the coat they are wearing.
Mortarboard invites interested freshmen and sophomores to apply by contacting Jean Ackermann Editor via Student Mail. Open positions include art work writing and business duties.
The Glee Club will practice tomorrow night from 7 to 9 at 408 Barnard.
The League of Women Voters will hold a meeting tomorrow at 10 30 in the college parlor. All those interested are invited to attend.
Senior proctors are asked to attend a meeting in the Conference Room tomorrow at noon. The notice calls for punctual attendance and coordination among staff.
Dean Virginia C. Gildersleeve of the Non-Partisan Committee for Peace Through Revision of the Neutrality Law supports changing the neutrality act. A White House led poll of college presidents shows 90 percent favor revision, with leaders including William F. Russell Mary E. Woolley Mr Holyoke and Harry Woodburn Chase among backers.
Miss Huttman announces informal talks by Father Ford on The Ritual of The Mass and the Symbolism of the vestments at Corpus Christi Church. Sessions scheduled for 4 10 PM on Thursday October 19 and Monday October 30. Open to all Barnard students.
The Newman Club elected Barbara Heinzen and Clifford as president and treasurer for the coming year. Kathryn Sheeran outlined plans as the new year begins. Eugene H. Byrne will speak at the November meeting. A Harlem Project exhibition and variety show is set for October 22 at 8 p.m. in St. Mark's Auditorium. Other candidates for secretary and treasurer offices were Dorothy Wilson and Marie-Germaine Hogan.
The University Christian Association invites students to an open house in Earl Hall from four to six. The event offers information about campus religious activities and student fellowship opportunities.
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