Word: fitness
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...instruction in applied science in Harvard University; for other departments of the University have for years been carrying on most important work in applied science. The newly reorganized school includes mechanical, electrical, civil, sanitary, mining and metallurgical engineering, and industrial chemistry often called 'chemical engineering' which is intended to fit men for the chemical industries...
...undergraduate program of this school are, in conformity to the best prevailing practice, straight courses in civil, mechanical engineering, etc., intended to fit young graduates to do well such work as will be expected of them according to the best standards of their chosen professions. Expert special knowledge is a great asset to any engineer, but to be of value it must be based on sufficient sound training in the fundamentals. Therefore specialized studies are planned for graduates; and the opportunities for such work will be unusual and varied. Emphasis on fundamentals should not be mistaken to mean that...
Whereas the English A Department has seen fit to introduce into the composition course of English A study of "Military English...
While the war lasted the duty to country was unmistakable--to remain in the University until called for active service. But in times of peace does not the civilian also have a duty to perform for his country? Irrefutably he has, and that duty is to fit himself to the extent of his ability that he may become a leader in thought and in industry, that he may become a citizen who will be worthy of the great nation of which he is a part. This is the duty that each civilian owes to his country, and the road...
...need hardly state that the numerour Industrial concerns which the government has seen fit to take from private hands as a purely emergency measure, should be returned to their owners with due compensation. But in the case of various public service monopolies which are now operated by the government as a means of insuring perfect coordination in the management of a widespread system the question of restoration calls for somewhat more deliberation...