Word: gained
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...fact that that organization is pushing this movement to the limit. But unless our professors see an advantage in refusing to read a book or give a lecture whenever the Federation of labor chooses to call a general strike, it is difficult to see how the profession itself will gain from such an alliance. A federation of teachers unassociated with labor organizations ought to be able to reach their goal without encountering the real dangers which would attend such an association...
...ability to comprehend the elementary French or German which is related to his field of concentration. For example, if a man should specialize in Physics he would be called upon to pass an examination in scientific French or German. A student able to pass such an examination would gain access to much valuable material which would otherwise be unavailable. There are some branches of the existing group system, such as Romance Languages, that are not suited to the proposed change, but in general the adoption of the new proposal will be in conformity with the desired educational reforms. Unless some...
...positions are definitely offered and are with responsible companies in various parts of the country; salaries will be fair in all cases. In this way, the student will gain a clear perspective of the branch of the industry he chooses as well as receiving valuable practical experience. Preference will be given to applicants who are finishing their Freshman or Sophomore year, as it is hoped the men will continue their work in subsequent vacations and will thus receive a more complete training...
...congratulated in having achieved the highest scholastic distinction in the University. Creditable as their work has undoubtedly been, nevertheless, it does not of necessity denote high scholarly distinction. It is, unfortunately, too easy to acquire good standing by learning things by rote, and there are students who gain the highest averages by dint of incessant, unthinking memorizing...
...training table would not only give the team regular and substantial meals, but it would give them an opportunity to "talk up" their races. In this way the less experienced members could gain valuable information as well as team spirit...