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Word: endeavors (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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...time wears on, however, Miss Lake finds that her fame is eclipsed by Mr. Whiting in the new talkies, a field of endeavor which a slight lisp makes impossible...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Theatre: New Plays in Manhattan: Feb. 23, 1931 | 2/23/1931 | See Source »

...Careers was a long step toward the solution of this problem, and the plan proposed by Mr. Glenn should be of still further assistance to the student. The formation of informal groups of those interested in various professions to hear them discussed by men prominent in these lines of endeavor, should receive considerable support from those who have not yet planned their futures...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE CHOICE OF A CAREER | 2/18/1931 | See Source »

...student to fashion the student's curriculum after considering his ability, cultural background, and intelligence as determined by psychological tests, assumes that the student has formulated some very definite conceptions as to his professional objective. In this age of complicated professional life with its multitude of different fields of endeavor, it is extremely hard for a young college undergraduate after one year of residence to single out definitely one field toward which he wishes to move. It is also doubtful whether any professor can justifiably make the choice for him. The Freshman year does not bring out a student...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FACULTY DICTATION | 2/17/1931 | See Source »

...competitions will be of approximately two months duration and offer opportunities in all fields of journalistic endeavor. Especially in the Business department, there are openings for good men who desire to learn the finance side of the publication business...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CRIMSON COMPETITIONS ARE STILL OPEN TO 1933 AND 1934 | 2/12/1931 | See Source »

...Pennsylvania athletic system has been for some years in need of revision. The university had fallen behind her sister colleges in the development of intramural athletics, Some highly paid coaches were unpopular. The necessity for a more stringent control of athletic endeavor was obvious. Consequently the wholesale dismissal of non-teaching coaches and the reorganization of the athletic department under university guidance, are necessary steps in the attempt to remove professionalism and over-emphasis...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: PENN'S WAY | 2/4/1931 | See Source »

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