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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
3
Upper class and freshman delegates attend the Opening Exercises at Sepang University. Professor John W. addresses welcome, praising exchange among universities and national judicial independence. Dean Russell speaks on The Call to Professional Service, stressing leadership training and character.
Several room changes at the start of the college year place the Rivetta Bear and Mortarboard in Room 114. The W. C. A. and C. S. M. A. will have their headquarters in Room 34, located in the basement under the lunchroom stairs.
The opening chapel exercises were held at noon Friday September 2 with Rev Dr Gios Sie Chin of the Incarnation delivering the sermon on the duty and development of students in college life. He spoke about the challenges and growth experienced during the college years.
The Barnard YWCA reception for freshmen featured Julia Goldberg solos, Barnard Glee Club medleys, and Florence Ish and Wyeth pantomime stunts. President Barrows introduced the student secretary, Mrs. Merrett welcomed new students, and tea, ice cream, and social visits followed.
The lunch room at Fiske Hall offers a table d hote luncheon for 15 cents served at 12 and 12 40. Doors lock for 15 minutes between servings. Students may get hot chocolate or milk at five cents a cup. Entrance is via the main stairway.
After the university opening exercises on Sept 29, students and faculty gathered for a house warming tea by the Play Committee. Hostesses Gertrude Stein and others chaired the event to raise proceeds from the Shrew production last spring.
Brooks Hall notes show seven freshmen this fall versus twice that number last year. Several longtime residents did not return while faculty representation improves with Miss Makby, Miss Hirst, Miss Huttman, and Miss McCleod joining the chemistry staff at the dormitory. Elections for the hall committee occur in October as life regulations remain unchanged. Dinner opening on the social calendar featured Acting Dean Brewster.
A public notice invites all readers to apply for places on the Bulletin editorial board. The editor in chief will explain requirements in Room 114 on Thursday October 1 from 10 to 11 and 2 to 3, and again Monday October 5 from 11 to ? to discuss the competition for board seats.
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