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274Through the Campus Gatesscholarship in different fields were called in to help solve our problems* the truth seemed to emerge: that racial differences can play an important part in the plan of the universe if* having recognized them* we work out through interest and appreciation ways of using them to enrich the world’s life; that a ruthless economic life defeats its own ends* bringing ultimate destruction; that political life fulfills its functions only when it is built upon a new public opinion. This public opinion will be the outgrowth of a democracy of community life which capitalizes the experience of all. It appeared as if this world with its chaotic complexity was clearly seen to be governed by a universal law of mutual assistance* inter-apprecia-tion. inter-participation* cooperation. It appeared that the chaos was but the inevitable consequence of breaking spiritual law.The Institute was not lacking in great moments. Dean Lucy Slowe of Howard University engraved on our hearts what racial discrimination does to the minds and souls of young people. Professor Drachsler of the College of City of New York*out of his analysis of racial differ-*»ences from the anthropological .view-t point* showed us how an anthropologist may come to appreciate the unique value of each personality. Professor Shotwell of Columbia University was with us at almost the same moment that his Draft Treaty for Disarmament and Security was reported from the League of Nations Council. Professor Hull of Swarthmore showed us that the method of peace could be analyzed just as truly as the method of war. Miss MeCulloch showed us how Jesus* the Master Psychologist* recognizing human differences nevertheless lived his life on the assumption that the world could be madenot an event. It brought an overwhelming sense of the wideness of God’s purpose for humanity. It brought hope that this purpose could be fulfilled. It brought humility to those who would seek a share in carrying out this purpose.At the chapel service each evening Maria Schindlerova of the student body sang for us our familiar opening sentence—“The Lord is in His Holy Temple—Let all the earth keep silence before Him,” A new wonder* a new humility* a new dedication brought us to silence before Him.Elisabeth 13* Herring, 1915*one.The Institute was an experience.FROM THE ALUMNAE HOUSEMANAGEMENTThe Alumnae House Management Committee has been asked whether it is still optimistic as to the successful running of Alumnae House after its first two months of actual managing. We gladly report that though we are all of us the worse from the fray* we still have our heads above water and* in fact* are in most cheerful mood. We admit that we know more clearly than ever the actualities to be faced* but when we report that at the end of these two months we have more than met expenses* we are sure you will agree with us that we have cause for our optimism. The Associate Alumnae gave us $3000 from the alumnae fund for initial operating expenses. This helped us greatly with our initial buying of supplies* etc.* but we are proud to report that at the present writing we have a profit of f$1000 which we can return to our sinking fund. Now, of course* the lean months of the summer are upon us but we hope that many alumnae will come back for a longer or shorter visit and even more will comeback for our first educational conference* July 22nd to August 1st, and that even larger numbers will
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Poughkeepsie Vassar Alumnae Quarterly
Poughkeepsie, New York, US
Fri, Aug 01, 1924
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