Stern College for Women - Kochaviah Yearbook (New York, NY)

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IN RETROSPECT 1954-55 Vol. I No. 5 NEXT YEARS CURRICULUM ANNOUNCED The primary interest of Stern College program of secular and Hebraic studies. In intermediate, and advanced levels, several range of choice in majors and electives. Modern laboratories, with facilities for able for the prescribed year of science. There is also a choice between psychol- ogy, advanced mathematics, or a survey of math tailored for those students who have disliked or done poorly in this sub- ject in high school. Courses in the social sciences which are offered this term, such as Political Science and Sociology, will be offered again next term. A choice of two of these subjects is required, be- sides a language and a course in English Literature. All students who have taken elementary French or German are required to continue the language next year. Program of Extra Curri- cular Activities Planned Extra-curricular activities, some of which were started this year, will be in full swing next year. Future plans for the debating society include intra-collegiate debates, partici- pation in state and national contests, as well as debates among rhe members. The choral group, under the direction of Professor Karl Adler, should continue ro be a source of entertainment at various sl In n l functions. Other clubs which arc in the planning stage are: art, dramatics. Hebrew-dancing, chalil, and a school newspaper. An essential part of any curriculum is physical education. The program includes general athletics plus special teams of basketball, tennis, etc. for sports enthusi- asts. The progress made this year combined with the plans for the second year arc- steps toward the attainment of a leading position for Stern College in the field of higher education. for Women is to provide an integrated addition to Hebraic studies on beginning new courses offer the student a wide biology, chemistry, and physics are avail- New Elections Held at Stern College On May 6, 1955, the second elections of the Student Body of Stern College were held. The results showed that Anne Rosenbaum and Sura Schreiber were re- elected to their posts of President and Vice-President respectively. Eva Oster- reicher was elected secretary and Joanne Peltz, treasurer. These two will replace the outgoing officers, Pearl Kidansky and Joan Philipson. The various speeches of the candidates were heard the previous day, Wednesday, May 5. The election was held by secret ballot and votes counted by outgoing treasurer, Joan Phil- ipson, and Mr. Dan Vogel, acting reg- istrar. SCHOOL OPENS MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 12 RK.ISTRA ' I ION— SEPT. 7, 8, ' ) Full details about registration pro- cedure will be sent to each girl during the summer. Mrs. Guterman Heads Art Club The newly formed Art Club held its first meeting in room 12 at 12 o ' clock, May 12, 1955, at which time the members worked on designing pages for In Re I re ispect . The advisor, Mrs. Simeon Guterman, uitc oi the dean of Yeslm.i College, attended Maryland Institute of Art and worked in Baltimore as a commercial artist. Those attending the meeting were: I ay Fii hn i Barbara ..miner. Frieda Gold, Ren. ih Mescheloff, and loan Phil- ipson. Lag B ' omer Skating Party a Big Success With the school term drawing to a close, the Student Council of Stern Col- lege sponsored the last social gathering of the freshman year. The date was May 10, Lag B ' Omer. Roller skating was the feature attraction ( aside from the girls and food, of course) . The setting was Wollman Memorial Skating Rink in Central Park, and the time 2:50 P.M. Slowly but sure] the rink filled up as tie Yeshiva speedsters and stuntsters put the Roller Derby performers to shame. During the course of the day salami sandwiches and pickles were served to tile somewhat hungry crowd ! Cafeteria Seats 125 People A new, modern, air conditioned dining room occupies the basement of Stern College. It can accommodate approxi- mately 125 people. There are two fully equipped kitchens, for meat and dairy meals In addition, there are steam tables and a soda fountain. I Ik furniture includes tables with pink [ops and chrome and black bases and ill. ins which are finished in ebony and upholstered in pink. The walls are in matching pink, with the half panelled ill blonde wood I li. i .ill-ten. i will open in the fall with lull service available 10 the girls.

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IN RETROSPECT 1954-55 Vol. I No. 4 Mrs Isaacs Appointed Student Advisor Student Advisor Appointed A very lovely lady has come into our lives. She is Mrs. Elizabeth Isaacs, who has been appointed Student Advisor by Dr. Samuel Belkin, President of Yeshiva University. At an Orientation meeting on April 26, Mrs. Isaacs was introduced to the Student Body. A graduate of Barnard College, Mrs. Isaacs has been associated with the teaching profession for many years. Our new Student Advisor will be available to the student body for advice and consultation concerning all phases of college and personal life. She will also act as consultant for the Student Council. Mr. Stern Honored at Mizrachi Dinner A dinner sponsored by Mizrachi Hat- zair was held in the Riverside Plaza Ho- tel on April 26. This year, on their third anniversary, the Mizrachi Hatzair hon- ored Mr. Max Stern. Unfortunately, because of illness, Mr. Stern was unable to attend the dinner. Mrs. Stern graciously accepted the plaque awarded to him by the Mizrachi Hatzair, in recognition of his contribution to higher Jewish Education. Mr. Stern ' s eld- est son spoke on behalf of his father in accepting the award. Other speakers on the program included former Mayor Shlomo Zalman Shragai of Jerusalem, Rabbi Zevi Tabory, Director of the Department of Torah, Culture, and Education in the Diaspora of the Jewish Agency, who gave the invocation, Mrs. Nachman Ebin, national President of Mizrachi Women, Karpol Bender, national President of Mizrachi Hatzair. and Rabbi Max Mordecai Kirsh- blum, President of Mizrachi Organization of America. Also on the program were Cantor David Kussevitsky, comedian Jer- ry Cutler, and the Mizrachi Hatzair dance quartet. Stern College was represented at the Farewell Gathering Held for Mrs. Feder A farewell party for Mrs. Cecile S. Feder. Registrar, was held in the cafe- teria on Monday afternoon. May 2. Among those present were Dr. Samuel Belkin, President of Yeshiva University, Dr. and Mrs. Feder, members of the faculty, and the student body. The pro- gram opened with Ruth Solomon pre- senting Mrs. Feder with a gift from the student body. Dr. Belkin then presented her with a lovely silver serving bowl with an inscription expressing deep grat- itude for her services. Dr. Belkin stated that a good school must have a firm foundation created by capable admin- istrators, and that Mrs. Feder had ful- filled all h is expectations. He remarked that her work will continue to have tremendous influence at Stern College. Mrs. Feder gave her farewell address, declaring that she had tried zealously to guard the uniqueness of Stern College and thanking all those who had coop eratively helped her. She said that she would want a daughter of hers to at- tend the school. Dr. Feder then closed the progrrm. bidding the students to go on to b;ttcr t lings and higher achievements. Dr. Bell ' s Book Published The first book to be published under the name of Stern College is Etude s ir le Songc d i Vieil Peleuin de Philippe de Mezieres (1327-1495) by Dr. Dora M. Bell, professor of Modern Languages at Stern College. It appeared in April, 1955. Dr. Bell attended Western Reserve University and the Sorbonne, where she received a Diplome de Professeur de francais a l ' etranger. At the present time she is working on the completion of another book. dinner by the Student Council and the editor of In Retrospect . Debating Group Under Way The debating society was organized on April 16, 1955. Mr. Nissan Shulman, graduate of Yeshiva University, and a membsr of the debating society there in his undergraduate years, was appointed its leader and advisor. On April 23, 1955, elections were held which resulted in Bryna Miller being elected president, Joanne Peltz vice-pres- ident, and Evelyn Hertzberg secretary and campus manager ( to arrange de- bates ) . The topic chosen for the first debate was: Resolved, that we should establish a federal board to supervise the equitable distribution of Salk polio vaccine. The debate took place on May 6. Anne Rosen- baum and Pearl Kidansky upheld the affirmative side and Renah Mescheloff and Faith Caplan advocated state super- vision. Some of the main issues discussed were: a) creeping socialism , b) states rights, c) equitable distribution, d ) black market. The affirmative side was declared the winner by the committee of judges con- sisting of Audrey Katz, Joanne Peltz, and Sura Schreiber. Mr. Shulman then gave the group pointers on good debating. Since final examinations are coming shortly, the debate was also the last meet- ing of the society. Mr. Shulman expressed the hope that the Stern College Debating Society would participate in intercolleg- iate debates next year.

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