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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1940
Page
3
New York foreign correspondent Tolischus told a college assembly that the world today faces a long, exhausting war. He warned against watching the rise of tyranny and said victory cannot be won by military means alone. He noted Germany prepared for a prolonged struggle through its four year plan and self sufficiency efforts.
Miss Frances Perkins and Miss Mary Donlon will address an assembly next Tuesday October 29 at 1 10 in the Gymnasium. Perkins will argue for Roosevelt while Donlon supports Willkie sharing their qualifications as presidential candidates in a political program.
Judith Coplon notes Yella Pessl showcases harpsichord effects beyond the piano. The Columbia instructor compares old instruments with a modernized harpsichord, performing works by Purcell Scarlatti and Mozart and discussing contemporary harpsichord manufacturing.
Prof. Douglas Moore executive officer of Columbia University Music Department previews the Busch Quartet Concert with a lecture today at 3 p.m. in the College Parlor. He discusses the Monday program at 8:30 p.m. in McMillin Theatre inaugurating the series. Moore is a Pulitzer Prize winner (1926) and Guggenheim Fellow (1934).
Jane Stewart, chair of Social Service Committee, invites students to join a Social Work Program offering positions in four fields settlement houses government research refugee work and clinics. Work can be done in the evenings during the week with flexible hours and connections to research clinics and settlement houses.
The Barnard School Song Contest submission deadline is extended to Christmas. Betty Clifford president of the Glee Club announces this change. Music for the contest march by Gena Tenney may be obtained via Miss Clifford through Student Mail. The winning entry will be revealed January 14 at a Community Song Assembly.
Miss Elizabeth Reynard resigns from the Barnard Committee on British War Relief to avoid student anger over a national service speech. She says the drive aims mercy not defense and includes a note about three omitted improvisations.
Doris Prochaska 41 was elected President of the Interfaith Council by a combined vote of the Interfaith and Student Councils on Wednesday. She succeeds Doris Williams 41 who has resigned and will resign as President of the Lutheran Club. Prochaska is a managing editor of Bulletin and will help organize a required assembly on peace.
Barnard College completes a campus fundraising drive totaling 425 to aid Britain in wartime. Students contributed through class accounts and penny banks next week. The Barnard Committee plans ongoing drives and sales of accessories to fund relief. Virginia Ross 41 is new workshop chair. Phyllis Wickenden 41 leads the drive activities. Wool and clothing for Britain are distributed and more material expected today.
Deborah Burstein profiles Miss Georgiana Remer, Barnard graduate and new English instructor, describing her Anglophilia, liberal creed, and view of democracy. She reflects on her four years at Barnard, her Oxford BM, and her time in England shaping her teaching and outlook. She discusses class dynamics in Britain and America and contrasts English realism with American optimism.
Registration for the indoor physical education program will occur next Thursday, October 31, from 8 45 AM to 1 00 PM and 2 00 PM to 4 30 PM in the gymnasium. New Activity Grades required except Seniors who earned A or B in spring. Senior physical examinations begin Friday, November 8 with a complete final medical.
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