Word: effective
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...most conspicuous effect of the war upon education in America, so far as can thus far be discerned, is the impetus given to the teaching and study of the sciences. The old-line colleges are away below their normal strength in students, but the technical institutions are filled to the brim and most of them are now wondering what they will do with the new influx which seems certain to come next autumn. The war has developed technical industries to an unprecedented extent in this country, and the call for trained men is far greater than it ever was before...
...resignation of Roger Pierce '04, Secretary to the Corporation of the College takes effect today. F. W. Hunnewell '02, comptroller of the University will assume the duties of Secretary to the Corporation. Mr. Pierce has accepted the position of vice-president of the New England Trust Company of Boston. Although the resignation formally takes effect today, Mr. Pierce has been absent from the University for two weeks...
...these examples plainly indicate the absurdity of using words merely for the effect of their sounds. What applies in editorial writing applies in the every day college course. No matter whether it is in English composition or Greek translation, if one can tell his story in straight-forward language, instead of ranting about a "virulent obsession," one has a much better opportunity of gaining his instructor's good will...
...associate himself with the Committee on Education and Special Training in the War Department, will take his place. After an absence of eleven months Mr. Hunnewell has now returned and in addition to his former duties will assume those of Secretary to the Corporation. The resignation is to take effect on February 15. Mr. Pierce leaves the University to accept the position of Vice-President of the New England Trust Company of Boston...
...found in the utterances of Wilson. This doctrine is not clear cut and has not been set forth as such; but that it is an independent group of ideals can not be denied when we read of Wilson's reception in England and throughout Europe, when we see his effect upon the Peace Conference...