Barnard College - Mortarboard Yearbook (New York, NY)

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Air raid sirens r unding out the har- monies of New York traffic, instructions in case of atom bombings, and worried headlines in every newspaper or tele- cast, all make it unlikely that Barnard could remain aloof from the world of domestic and international politics. We are all concerned about these problems, and we have a wide variety of student organizations which allow us to make verbal our hopes and fears. Debates, such as that on The United Nations and United Nations Security , spon- sored by the International Relations Club, provide us with well-informed speakers, and with information that may allay these fears or reinforce our optimism. Another internationally- minded group on campus is the United World Federalists. Special areas such as the troubled Middle East come under discussion in organizations like the In- tercollegiate Zionist Federation of Amer- ica. Groups interested in domestic prob- lems as well are the Young Republican Club and the Liberal Action Club. The latter is a non-partisan forum which en- courages diversity of opinion. There should be no dearth of debate, no si- lent generation in such an atmosphere. Top: Liberal Actions Club Bottom: Young Republican Club Activities Janice Donetz ' 53, President of U.W.F. International Relations Club 15

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Political Council . . . Designers of the Future The primary concern of Political Council this year was internal reform oriented toward more representative government. To effect this change, PC divested itself of all legislative powers to pre- serve the purity of its administrative function. To further its aim of stimulating student interest in politics, PC conducted a straw poll to gauge the popularity of the candidates in the local City Council election. In March PC ran a primary on the major party tickets. When they learned of the expulsion of Alan Kimmel from the editorship of the Chicago U. Maroon because of his attendance at the Berlin Peace Rally, PC joined Bulletin in standing for academic freedom. They invited Kimmel to speak at Barnard, and while in disagreement with him, the Council was glad to provide the means of expression for his previously unpublicized opinion. After a vigorous but unsuccessful campaign to innovate election of representatives to the Council from the classes, PC turned its attention toward its annual conference, which was attended by dele- gates from many Eastern colleges. PC ' s other activities included acting through individual members and constituent clubs for Undergraduate constitutional reform, and the stimulation of varied interests on campus. Political is applied to the Council now only in the broadest sense. PC is no longer a mere coordinating body; it may better be called a student opinion council, since that is the area with which it is most concerned. P. C. officers: Kathy Burge ' 52, loan Atierica ' 53 f J C PRP.T OF UlWERCfW OMW 1 1 I POL lllCRc COUHCl FtPS Political Intercollegiate Zionist Federation of America iimi ' am UtV;K , .: , .:i , . ' .ij mm 14

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Joyce Hilleboe. Chairman, lntertaith Council Earl Hall, the center of campus spiritual activities, sponsors a religious organization for almost every major faith. The clubs aim at promoting friendship and fellowship among their members, and more important, they encourage a deeper understanding and awareness of religion as a dynamic factor in the lives of young people. The Interfaith Council coordinates the activities of the religious clubs and supple- ments them with activities of its own. Fore- most of these is the sponsori ng of a meeting for devotion and meditation every Thurs- day noon. These meetings are followed by lunch and discussion. Menorah aims to make Jewish students aware of their common cultural heritage, and to promote understanding and con- structive action concerning problems of the group in relation to world affairs, through a program of lectures, open house, and social activities. The Lutheran Club offers the Lutheran students of the university an opportunity to become acquainted with one another and with their religions through discussion and social meetings. The Barnard Com- mittee exists to introduce Barnard students to Lutheran Club activities. Religious Activities Top: Menorah; Bottom: Lutheran Club 16