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...Geneva,' writes a French author, one can, in less than two hours and at relatively slight expense, accomplish the tour of the world.' For this it is only necessary to be present at a session of the Assembly of Nations.' To anyone who has not been at Geneva during the last few years such a statement seems a gross exaggeration. It is none the less true. For Geneva is not what it was before the War. It is a great deal more. Prior to 1920 Geneva and vicinity were favorite haunts of American travellers. The beautiful lake, the clear, crisp...
From September 1 to 7, the annual Congress of the Universities Federation will be held, which will attract students from all over the world. A 50 per cent reduction in the fare from Paris to Geneva has been secured for parties of ten or more, and the Committee is working to secure reductions for individuals as well...
Sponsored by a group of disinterested Americans, a School of International Relations will be established this summer at Geneva under the auspices of the International League of Nations Federation. Corliss Lamont '24, at present a student in New College, Oxford, is Chairman of the American Student Committee, which includes W. C. Poletti '24 in its membership...
Among the prominent American scholars who will conduct courses is Professor M. O. Hudson, Bemis Professor of Law in the University. The nature of the course which Professor Hudson will give will not be announced until his arrival in Geneva. Other prominent educators to be identified with the faculty of the new School will be Professor F. Dominois of the Ecole des Hautes Etudes Orientales, Paris, Professor J. L. Brierly of Oxford, Professor James T. Shotwell of Columbia University, Professor Beni Prasad of the University of Allahabad, India, Mr. Desmond Fitzgerald, Minister of External Affairs, Irish Free State...
...School of International Relations to be established at Geneva this summer does not look on youthful discussion of problems as the best way to an understanding of them, and perhaps for that reason will prove to be more valuable. The purpose of the School is distinctly stated to be an objective study of international affairs, through lectures by experts, and first-hand investigation of the workings of the League of Nations. Naturally such a School will appeal primarily to students who intend to go into some branch of the diplomatic service, but it should also prove interesting to students...