Bank Street moves to Morningside Heights housing displacement debate
The Bank Street College plans to consolidate its operations on 112th Street between Broadway and Riverside Drive by 1970, prompting eviction of 130 residents and demolition of two buildings. Critics compare this to Columbia University expansion, weighing the college’s educational ideals against local displacement and community involvement.
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Eliff on Barnard Governance and College Relations
Eliff surveys possible Barnard governance changes under three headings all college government policy needs and Barnard Columbia relations. He notes trustees hold reserve control and faculty powers require board approval for education policy changes and questions whether student or faculty expansion can occur without board final say.
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New Barnard College Trustees Appoint Two New Members
On October 17 the Barnard College Board approved two new trustees William A Marsteller and Barbara Mae Watson. Marsteller is president of Marsteller Research Inc. and director of the University of Illinois Foundation. Watson, Barnard graduate and NYU law alumna, is administrator in the State Department and noted as first woman and first Negro to serve as Assistant Secretary of State. Her family includes James Watson a former New York Negro judge and a judge on the Customs Court, plus a former New York Senator brother.
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Barnard Group Plans Courses On Black Culture
Barnard students form the Committee for Relevant Education to develop a Negro History and Culture course and to reexamine all existing courses. Three sub committees will draft a syllabus and reading list, invite speakers, and coordinate with Columbia University. Samuel Evans is the contact for more information.
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Thursday Noon Discusses Biafran Affairs at Barnard
Thursday noon forums at Barnard College feature Walter Ofonazoro discussing Biafra past present and future. The National Biafran Association of Americas backs relief efforts via World Council of Churches Karitas Internationalis and the Biafran Relief Services Foundation.
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