Thomas Speech Draws Large Crowd At MMiltin
Norman Thomas, Socialist Mayor candidate, addressed an enthusiastic crowd of 100 plus at McMillin Theatre on a city government vision. He urged unstandardized citizens, organized effort, and fearlessness to fight injustice, arguing democracy requires more than counting noses and calling for plans.
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Columbia 175th Anniversary Schedule Announced
University officials released a full slate of events for Columbia's 175th celebration from October 29 to November 8. Highlights include talks by Dixon R. Fox and W. Cabell Greet, departmental luncheons, a convocation at Horace Mann Auditorium, an alumni dinner at the Hotel Pennsylvania, and an academic procession with honorary degrees. Exhibitions on campus showcase John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, Robert R. Livingston, Samuel Johnson, S. T. D., and William Samuel Johnson in Avery Library and Johnson Hall Lounge.
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Oxford Debaters Tie With Columbia In Intercollegiate Match
The intercollegiate debate at McMillan Theatre on Thursday October 24 ended in a tie by audience verdict. Oxford argued the Jury System is necessary for justice while Columbia urged reductions in exemptions to raise jury quality.
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Women’s admission to Columbia sparked a long struggle
A 45 year look back recalls how women won entry to Columbia and Barnard. The piece notes 1888 as the start of the Collegiate Course for Women, early exams by private study, Barnard’s first dean Miss Emily Smith, and initial classes of 39 girls growing to over 1,160 students, with landmarks like Milbank Hall and Brinkerhoff appearing in architect’s drawings.
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