Word: creed
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...course requirements is contrary to the principles and policies of Harvard University." The non-discrimination policy for student organizations, however, is noticeably narrower, providing only that "all officially recognized undergraduate organizations" must have "a constitution and by-laws whose membership clause shall not discriminate on the basis of race, creed [interpreted by the university to mean only religious belief], color, sex, sexual orientation or physical disability." Absent from the latter policy is any protection from discrimination based upon age, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or political beliefs...
...Every four years there is one day when the people have their say," Gore said. "On that one day every four years, the poor as well as the rich, the weak as well as the strong, women and men alike, citizens of every race, creed and color, of whatever infirmity or political temper, all are equal. They're equal - that is so long as all of their votes are counted...
Last year she and a roommate headed an initiative called the "Mather House Creed" which set out basic principles to help build a sense of community at Mather...
...unveiled the creed at dinner [to encourage students] to meet people who [they] didn't know, respect the dining hall staff who work so hard, the little things that can make a difference," she said. "This award shows the importance building community has to the alumni, and it should be important...
...music except in the most altruistic and idealistic sense. It's an art, or what the Germans call heilige kunst, or 'holy art.' That's why I create publishing companies and record companies; it has to do with helping composers, performers, etc. I've always believed in the creed of making music for the sake of the art. Whether I starve or make money is irrelevant...