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Word: environmental (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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Harvard would be perhaps the least favorable environment for such an attempt. Where a student body is unanimous in its approvals and disapproval's, a newspaper constantly opposing it deserves no consideration as a representative of undergraduate ideas; but in the fifty-one forty-nine division characteristic of the University...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FORUM | 3/25/1929 | See Source »

While the Reading Period is still comparatively young as college institutions go, the major problems of balanced reading lists, library facilities etc. should have been at least largely solved after three trials. There is still time to hope for more than intangible results from the Reading Period, but the contrast...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FIGURES AND FACTS | 3/11/1929 | See Source »

A conceited, cultured, intelligent member of the best Continental society is forced by sudden poverty to start his life over again in a tremendously different environment. He accepts his new position, or rather the lack of it, in an adventurous spirit, despite the disillusionments and disappointments lying in his path...

Author: By G. P., | Title: An Immigrant's Story | 2/18/1929 | See Source »

The scope of the films is to cover as nearly as possible the complete range of plant evolution from fundamental to highly developed forms. Plants that are adapted to special as well as normal environment, will be photographed. For instance, the botanical cast will include such participants as the palm...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: GRADUATE SCHOOLS | 2/16/1929 | See Source »

Long acknowledged has been the fact that the mere passing of examinations is not a trustworthy passport to college. At college there must be adaptation to new environment. The Hill is a strict school. Students must attend classes, chapel; lights must go out at given times. At most colleges students...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Education: To College? | 2/11/1929 | See Source »

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