Word: function
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...function of a university in a democracy is to pioneer in the application of rational techniques to the solution of practical problems. In this Harvard has long held a position of leadership. Harvard's willingness to negotiate illustrates that these liberal principles are not only enunciated from the lecture platform, but are also applied to the solution of its own practical labor problems...
...defeated Princeton since 1913, and when this year's twice-beaten Princeton team started off to a 9-to-0 lead it looked as though Dartmouth would have to wait another 24 years. Then at the end of the second quarter. Dartmouth's undefeated Indians commenced to function. By the end of the fourth quarter the Princeton jinx had been undeniably smashed...
...encouraging, however, at the same time, to see the number of courses in educational philosophy and sociology, taught by such as Robert Ulich and Holmes, increase. Even more attention can be paid to questions involving the function of education in the larger social and philosophical sense, its effect on democracy, its definition. Such a lack of emphasis, though not a fundamental weakness to the organization of the School, has sent a few of the best students to other colleges for teachers, like Columbia or Chicago, which offer a more comprehensive program...
...This analysis of lymph function," concluded astonished Dr. Drinker, "leaves us with the idea that the lymphatic system is organized solely as a bulwark against the natural development of tissue abnormality and against infection...
...recent upset in the plans for the Leverett-Army Dance has clearly shown the need for some body, suitably empowered, to function as an arbiter in the matter of determining dates and other arrangements for the social activities of the several Houses. The Chairmen of the House Committees have been meeting informally, without an executive, and without any rules of procedure, or secretary to record the minutes of the meetings. Consequently, any decisions arrived at have never been concretely recorded. The House Committees of Houses un-represented at these meetings have not received any notification of the proceedings. This fall...