V.A. Extends Gemology Enrollments to Vets

From American Horologist and Jeweler magazine, August 1949

V.A. EXTENDS GEMOLOGY ENROLLMENT TO VETS

In response to an unprecedented demand from students in the New York area, a nonscheduled Resident Class A in the Theory of Gem Testing and Diamond Grading will be offered by the Gemology Institute of America beginning Monday, August 15 at Eastern Headquarters. The class will continue through the regular three week schedule as in previous sessions, ending September 2.


The Veteran's Bureau has agreed to a 90day extension to the GIA contract which was to have expired July 12, according to an announcement made by Richard T. Liddicoat, GIA's Assistant Director from his office in New York City. In addition to allowing new students to enroll until October 12, for the GIA Gemology Correspondence Courses under the G.I. Bill, this extension of the regular GIA-V A contract will permit veterans to enroll in resident class work in New York or Los Angeles.

Quota for the August 15 class is partially filled, and since some time is required for completion of forms and authorizations before enrollment can be completed, veteran students are being urged to make reservations immediately. Both interested civilian and veteran gemology students should write International Headquarters at 541 South Alexandria Avenue, Los Angeles 5, to assure definite enrollment.