Word: avail
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...foreign students in the University will be held in Phillips Brooks House this evening at 8.15 o'clock. This meeting will be open not only to foreigners but to all those who would like to meet them. It is hoped that a large number of American students will avail themselves of this opportunity to become better acquainted with the students from other countries...
Seniors may enroll with the Bureau by returning the postal cards which have been sent to them. In doing so they will assume no obligation whatever, but will simply avail themselves of the resources of the Bureau to hear of the opportunities in their communities which they can then embrace or not as they choose. The plan is an essentially practical one and should make a strong appeal to all men about to enter active life. It calls for the co-operation of all younger Harvard men whether actively interested in College social work...
...think on one's feet and the ability to express oneself are not of the utmost advantage. But the power of addressing an audience is only a side-issue. When a man is tossed into the rough-and-tumble of ordinary life, he finds his university polish of little avail, if he cannot make his stock of learning show to the best advantage. Public speaking helps him to do this. But it does more besides. It drives away the bug-bear of self-consciousness. It adds to a man's poise and balance. It supplies self-confidence...
...suggestion that the drafting rooms in Pierce be kept open in the evening has been made more than once to officers of the Engineering Department. The reply has been that students will not avail themselves of the opportunity. Of course, it is possible that such would be the case, but the accuracy of this view seems doubtful. By opening one of the rooms at night for a short trial period, it would be possible to determine definitely whether or not there is a demand sufficient to justify a change in the present policy...
Arrangements have been made by the committee whereby those wishing carriages or automobiles to and from the dance may obtain them at more reasonable rates by telling the committee of their wishes in advance. All men desiring to avail themselves of this opportunity should submit their names and service desired immediately...