Word: certaines
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...urge the undergraduate, however, to a more serious life does not promise much. The scholarship groups and prizes undoubtedly have considerable effect as a stimulus. But on the other hand, the lax requirements in certain courses, requirements which can be technically satisfied by nominal effort, actually promote slip-shod work. In some of the more advanced courses especially the theory in force is that of allowing wide choice and initiative as regards reading. Sometimes this reading is not tested, and the students' word is taken as sufficient evidence that it has been adequately done. Without wishing to attack student honor...
...Freshman swimming team, and who did not report on Monday, have another chance to report at Matthews 5 this morning either at 8.30 or 9.30 o'clock. The work of the competition, which lasts about two months, consists of actual work at the tank, combined with a certain amount of clerical training. The work at the tank lasts for about two hours late in the afternoon, and hence does not interfere with any classes. No previous experience is necessary, and candidates reporting today will not be handicapped in the competition...
...series of Sunday evening meetings will be arranged in the near future. Several discussion groups are to be organized and will meet under the auspices of the society. One of these groups, under the guidance of Professor Kirsopp Lake will be organized at once and probably will take up certain religious and social problems for discussion...
...addition to these Extension Courses, attention is called to certain independent courses not connected with the Commission. Boston College offers evening courses in Philosophy, Ethics, and Literature, Boston University offers Saturday and late afternoon courses in Anglo-Saxon, English, the Drama, Education, French, German, Greek, Italian, Hygiene, Latin, Music, Phonetics, Spanish, and Vocational Guidance. Simmons College offers courses in Accountancy, Advanced Accounts, Dietics, Cookery, Horticulture, Continental Literature, German...
...assistant manager of the University lacrosse team will begin this evening when all candidates should report to Manager H. R. Anderson '16 at Hollis 19 at 7.30, at which time the work will be outlined. It will consist of work on Soldiers Field at practice, and will include a certain amount of clerical training. The competition will be short, not interfering with other college work, and no previous experience is necessary...