Word: helpful
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...will be supplied with a statement prepared by the student and a report from the Dean regarding the man's work in the School. Based on this and the experience of the adviser, who must be a graduate of at least ten years standing, it is believed that great help can be rendered to students and recent graduates...
...every branch of engineering. The work will entail correspondence with the student and possible conferences, should the advisee be in the locality of the adviser. It is hoped also that graduate advisers will consult with friends and associates in broadening their own point of view in order to help a student...
...provide graduate advice for students about to embark on an engineering career seems an excellent one, and an importance advance in post-graduate service for universities. "It is not intended that a graduate shall secure a position for a student,": says the announcement, "but rather that he will help the student to shape successfully his career." The graduates of at least ten years' standing, successful business men who have volunteered to help, are available in sufficient numbers. The only possible thwarting of the plan might come from a failure of the undergraduate, upon whom the success of an advisory system...
Commenting on economic conditions abroad, De Valera said that they were "not what we desire. Immigration and unemployment are our two big problems. The young people are still leaving the country. We must help them gain self-confidence. Why, Ireland can produce its own food, clothes, and shelter; we're a self-producing people and we even export a surplus of agricultural products. To show the people all this an honest newspaper is essential...
...letter accompanying the circular was the following paragraph: ". . . Barton's two books interest and aid the rich and powerful; they help any cub salesman to get orders for shoe polish?and to work on principles that lead him toward riches and power...