Advisory work report from Undergraduate Association
A small group of Seniors acting as Advisors on Freshman and Transfer Programs operated during registration days with Faculty approval. Members included Vivian Barnett Katherine Brehme Betty Gaw Gladys Van derbilt and Thelma Rosengardt as chair. They found contact difficulties clerical burdens and late review by the Faculty hindered effectiveness but offered insights for revisions and suggested improving course descriptions and guidance for freshmen.
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Vivian Barnett
Katherine Brehme
Betty Gaw
Gladys Vanderbilt
Thelma Rosengardt
Thomas Club Seeks Political Debates
The Thomas for Mayor Club at Columbia University held its third meeting on October 15. A debate challenge was issued to supporters of other candidates and accepted by John Burke of the La Guardia Club. Barnard students are heavily involved and some Barnard women have joined the club, with others volunteering for street speaking and campaign work. Faculty members including Irwin Edman Rex Tugwell and Horace Taylor are listed among those planning to vote for Thomas.
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Chaplain Knox Explains Columbia Religious Symposium
Chaplain Knox notes strong student interest in two week religious symposia at Columbia. Advisors for Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish groups organized the event to explain faith positions, not to convert. aim is mutual understanding and harmony amid religious diversity.
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Misery and scepticism mark Powys lecture at MacMillan Theatre
John Cooper Powys argues life has no fixed purpose and urges scepticism. He condemns confident denials of meaning and calls for open minds, saying the universe is not chaotic but framed by human will and inquiry. He divides people into sign seekers and nonwaiters, warning that clarity may never come.
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Dean Advises 1933 Freshmen to Plan Work and Budget Time
Dean Gildersleeve urged the Class of 1933 to plan their study load and manage time to keep up with classes. She stressed using personal libraries, understanding college rules, and building poise through social and extracurricular activities. Katharine Brehme then explained the Honor Code and collected pledges.
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Katherine Brehme
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