Word: growth
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...since his graduation from college he has upheld Harvard's reputation in the legal profession as his father upheld the University's literary standards," Professor Chafee stated. "His legal writing stands in the first rank, and his book "The Common Law" is one of the classic commentaries on the growth of the legal system, while his collected papers are read by almost every law student in the country...
...been in charge of the care of athletes on Soldiers Field, under the supervision of the H.A.A. The expected transfer of this supervision to the Department of Hygiene is seen as a step toward greater centralization of the medical work of the University. Dr. Richards' resignation, necessitated by the growth of his private practice, was handed in during the summer of 1931, and was officially announced on September...
...taught. The weight laid on principles rather than practice was the essence of Langdell's system. It has made the reputation of the School and is the source of its strength. The Dean speaks also of the limitation of numbers, which has been forced upon us by their enormous growth. There are now over fifteen hundred students, quite as many as can be properly cared for. This year, he says, six hundred and fifty have been selected from eight hundred and seventy well qualified applicants, resulting in a distinct improvement in the student body...
...year than do his parents. Dr. Carrel mentioned tests which give precise indications of an individual's biological (not chronological) age. If a spickle of flesh is put in a certain kind of culture medium, the spickle will grow for a time. The time and speed of growth indicate the "residual energy" of that bit of flesh. The younger the individual, the faster and longer the growth. A similar test is how long a wound takes to heal. Young people heal more quickly than old. Dr. Pierre Le Comte du Noüy of the Paris Pasteur Institute...
...more possible for this precious quality to be lost. Mr. Harkness's gift to Exeter, on the other hand, has put emphasis on treating the students as distinct individuals, or to quote the principal of the Horace Mann School, "as a good physician would treat their physical growth and welfare...