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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1930
Page
4
Sally Vredenburgh welcomes freshmen and outlines benefits of membership in the Undergraduate Association. She notes privileges, involvement in student affairs, and access to publications, clubs, and social events like Wednesday teas and class functions. The message closes with best wishes for a successful year from the Undergraduate President.
The first Student Council meeting of the year 1930 31 was chaired by President Sally Vredenburgh. A vote of thanks honored the Blue Book editors for their excellently executed work. Majorie Bahouth was named Curricular Committee chair in place of Eleonor Peterson.
A freshman welcome luncheon was held with attendees including Dorothy Kramm Dorothy Smith Louise Marshall Madeleine Gil more Betty Armstrong Katherine Reeve Christianna Furse Margaret Koutzahn Katherine Kiehl Gertrude Wylie Irene Staubach Dora Breitwieser Lorraine Smith Virginia Badgeley Patricia Wilson Anita Delie Ruth Anderson Margaret Rice Anne Reinhardt Helen Foote Betty Despard Jean Waterman.
A lighthearted note on the cosmopolitan group supplying Barnard with freshmen from the middle west and south. An anecdote recalls a matron marching into a store college department with a prospective student and asking Barnard about college attire. The piece hints frosh traditions enduring amid change.
Bulletin will hold business staff tryouts in October for candidates aiming to join the business advertising or circulation staff. Applicants may consult Dorothy Rasch, Business Manager, in the Boririn office at 407 Barnard Mall on Tuesday Thursday and Friday between 12 and 1.
Columbia University music scene opens ranks to women for the first time as the University Orchestra expands with donor instruments valued at 3000 dollars from the American Orchestral Society. Four basses four cellos four violas and a complete percussion set join the group. Tryouts are next Monday and Tuesday at 2 PM in 701 Journalism.
The administration says Professor Earle cannot teach this year due to health. History 9-10 will be taught by Professor John Krout on loan from Columbia, and History 1-2 will be led by newly appointed History lecturer Jacques Barzun.
Barnard College adds Professor Lowell P. Beveridge as director of all choral work for the year. Glee Club will rehearse twice weekly toward joint recitals with Columbia. Else Zorn announces this plan. all classes eligible for membership.
Rehearsals are scheduled for Wednesdays from 8 to 10 pm in John Jay Meeting Room. The first session will occur on October 1st.
The Classical Club invites girls to join at Barnard College. Founded in 1606 by Miss Elizabeth Toms in honor of Mortimer Samson Earle, the club hosts monthly teas and talks by well known figures. Learn about Greek and Roman civilizations with faculty and student members.
Plans progress rapidly for care of junior year students next year. They come from Smith Vassar Bryn Mawr and Wellesley. I heartily recommend a year in Spain to all Spanish majors of Barnard College and express my appreciation to those who helped make the year possible.
Everyone is urged to sign up on the Pennholt poster in Barnard Hall during the week of September 29 for the Interclass Venikot Tournament to be held in the Fall.
A novelty archery event is planned for the fall with surprises including unusual targets and other features. No prior skill is required. Fvervene is requested to sign up.
Barnard College has obtained Miss Nye's cottage at Ossining for its annual camp. The cottage offers a delightful setting for new students and transfers. Weekends in fall are popular. sign up early. Information available from Miss Holland at Office 208 B. H. or via Student's Mail from Virginia Weil, Camp Chairman.
Freshmen and sophomores may substitute track for gym and juniors and seniors may elect it for Physical Ed. It offers one more month of the outdoors with each girl placed against peers of her ability so everyone can score at least one point for her class. Upperclassmen face varied competition to keep the scene interesting.
The note cites travel and living costs as barriers for an Indian undergraduate candidate. It explains that taking up the offered position would cost a year of study, delaying graduation and prospects for teaching posts, lecturer roles, or further study. It also mentions India’s political instability affecting decisions and expresses regret at not securing a candidate.
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