Word: distinctiveness
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...chief evil of laying exclusive stress upon the degree, and of counting by courses, is that it fixes attention upon the pass mark. In order to correct this impression, and create a stronger desire for excellence, the institution of distinct honor and pass degrees, akin to the practice of the English universities, has often been suggested. Whether it would be wise to have different curricula for honors and for a pass, as in England, is by no means clear. The vital point is the importance which those universities have attached, and persuaded the public to attach, to the winning...
...Polonaise, unusual brayura. Following a recently adopted and praiseworthy policy of the Sodality, an original piece by an undergraduate was given--a Scherzo by C. B. Roepper '10, in which the composer makes a clever and genial use of modern effects in rhythm and tone color, giving promise of distinct ability in creative work...
...always took deep interest in the University from the beginning, helped it in various ways, and had very distinct notions of what should be done in the way of education and development. He was as well-known in Europe as here, especially among the scientific men, and was invited to examine and sought several times the specimens brought home by other explorers, and always got his part of them...
...illustrated magazine. Dr. Fitch's recent sermon on "Youth and Religion" made a deep impression on those who heard it, and if the Illustrated can tempt any non-church goers to the furtive perusal of such a sermon in the seclusion of their studies, it will be one more distinct contribution to the value of undergraduate journalism at Harvard...
...National Municipal League, of Philadelphia, has offered $100, known as the William H. Baldwin Prize, for the best college essay on "City Government by Commission." The competition is open to all undergraduate students registered in a regular course in any college or university in the United States, offering distinct instruction in municipal government. Essays must be mailed to Clinton R. Woodruff, Secretary of the National Municipal League, North American Building, Philadelphia, Pa., not later than March 15. Further information in regard to the details of the competition may be obtained from Professor W. B. Munro, Dana...