Word: affirmative
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...University. Academically, the interdisciplinary nature of the departmental program has discouraged scholars from leaving positions at other universities. Afro-American studies at Harvard has emphasized the need for as broad as possible a perspective on the experience of Afro-Americans, a goal that Huggins is quick to affirm: "The type of program I've tried to establish is not the normal curriculum for a program in Afro-American studies." Adding that most universities' programs have "a history and culture bias," he says. "We're trying to involve other social sciences in the curriculum." This approach would naturally require the appointment...
...under 30 years of age who were imitating their elders of the Popular Front. The difference was that their elders knew all the words to the Internationale, not just the first couplet. It is always comic (or sad, as the case may be) to see so many young people affirm their personal!ties and free themselves from the society of adults by imitating adults...
...week earlier, the council had agreed to require admissions officials to affirm in material sent to potential applicants that it does not discriminate on the basis of sexual preference in admissions. Admissions material already includes such a statement, but until now the director of admissions has been empowered to decide whether to include...
...with them: Lowe has two, and the group as a unit has one. Twangin' is Edmunds in peak form--crafted, yet vibrant, rollicking yet soulful. Where Lowe's talent lies in witty sarcasm about everything from the Bay City Rollers to man-eating dogs, Edmunds lets his stinging guitar affirm rock and roll, putting polish on classics old and new. He plays in the Elvis Presley mode, but adds musicianship and production techniques the King didn't and couldn't have...
Harvard can deny GSA's request. That would be legal; it would not be right. The University should affirm its commitment to all students by adopting a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation...