Sarah Lawrence College - Yearbook (Bronxville, NY)

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 Provide a liberal or general education. . . . Increase understanding and insight. . . . Train in habits of independent work useful in any activity or vocation. . . . Three courses a year. . No system of required courses for all students. . . . No sequence of studies which all must follow. . . . Strongly directed interests and special gifts are permitted to be followed at once. . . . Guard against narrowness which comes from too early specialization. . . . Conference work shaped by teachers to fit needs of the individual student. . . . Find the best program for each student and to plan it to insure maximum growth. . . .” THE INDIVIDUAL

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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB Falley, Reynolds. Mc- Eachern. Blackmere. A!- dred. Boyd. Kirschcn- baum. In this year of world wide insecurity and un- stable diplomatic relations, the need for mutual understanding among peoples has become more acute. The International Relations Club, a charted member of the Carnegie Endowment for Interna- tional Peace, recognizes the need, and during the past year has included in its agenda lectures, films, and reports which have added to the students’ awareness of current problems. By raising these issues, in open discussion, the IRC has objectively tried to clarify prevalent questions pertaining to the world situation.

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ART MR. ROESCH Drawing and Painting The art department provides an opportunity to work in such varied fields as drawing and painting, sculpture, two and three dimensional composition and design, as well as the study of history of art. Students who have special interests and abilities in these fields and those who seek intelligent understanding of the arts as a part of their general education, may work in very much the same way. Page Sixty-two