Word: extends
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...universities must take part in the effort to extend knowledge and in the work of preparing young men to meet the problems of their day. But during the years to come, it is possible that universities which have a maximum degree of independence from governmental support will fulfill a role of special significance in the maintenance of intellectual freedom...
...expresses the undergraduate feeling that the benefit and enjoyment from writing papers and theses would be greatly increased by having a period in which there would be "the possibility of continuous application to an academic task." Unlike other reading periods this one is not the signal to undergraduates to extend their vacations. For Juniors a safeguard against this flaw, as it exists in other systems, is placed in the requirement that they produce departmental papers at the end of the period. As for Seniors we feel that the Council is correct in assuming "with confidence that the time granted . . . . would...
...House Plan inevitably raises distinctions between the upperclassmen and the newcomers. This may be as it should be. But it is certainly unnecessary and undesirable to extend the line of demarcation so far as to prevent simple sociability...
...speak. It seems to me this way of bringing the questions of war and peace before the undergraduate body is much to be preferred to the more spectacular methods of demonstrations and parades, and is furthermore in accord with the best traditions of this College. Please extend to those undergraduates who have arranged this meeting my sincere appreciation of their efforts to see that an earnest discussion of these matter takes place and that the different views are presented. Very sincerely yours, Nov. 5, 1935. James B. Conant...
...John R. Craig '20, Miss Young is attempting just such a departure in modern entertainment at the Copley Theatre this year. "The success of our venture naturally depends upon the satisfaction of these for whom it is intended: we therefore, welcome any suggestions or criticisms. I personally wish to extend an invitation to any interested members of the University to visit the theatre during rehearsals...