Word: harvardism
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...position to render effective service. The writer hopes that all who are willing to assist in putting an appeal into the hands of the enlightened friends of higher education in other cities and states. will make themselves known to him at their earliest convenience. We have abundant reason as Harvard men for special pride in the Institute and its work, since its founder and present head, and two of the annual directors of former years are among the most eminent and honored teachers of the college...
...number of coaches have been obtained by Yale men for the Yale-Harvard game maontingfield...
...social- meeting of the graduates of different colleges who are pursuing their studies at Harvard was held last evening at 140 Mt. Auburn street. The purpose of the meeting was to form a graduate class at Harvard. The following guests were invited: President Eliot, Professor A. P. Peabody, Professor N. S. Shaler, Mr, Bolles and Mr Chamberlain. Over fifty men were present...
...Month" on its present basis in each issue. The editors also describe the Monthly and its aims, claiming for it the position of a medium for students, graduates, and faculty. It will continue to regard as its primary object, the publication of "the best literary work done here at Harvard...
...graduate contribution by Mr. Edward Fuller discusses the proposed shortening of the term. The author opposes it because he fears that it will lower the Harvard standard; and because he thinks that professional men can well afford to spend their additional year in maturing their judgment. "His reason is sentimental-even illogical" in places. and he hardly makes as strong a case as might be expected. He returns at the end to "sentiment considerations to find the strongest ground of opposition to the proposed change;" for" it is primarily and essentially a concession to the vulgarizing spirit...