Word: interest
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...selected who will debate publicly for the medal on May 9. The successful speakers who will appear in the finals are P. E. Belfatlo '21, H. C. Burr '22, W. A. Dencker '20, H. McFadden '21, F. R. Simpson '21, and H. Teplow '20. The contest is of especial interest because it is the first debate in French ever carried on in this country. The judges were Prof. Hawkins, Prof. L. J. A. Mercier, and Mr. E. Raiche...
...bought by one of three methods: in monthly installments, with a payment of 5 per cent down; in three payments with 5 per cent down; or out right. They may be purchased through any bank and credited to the University. Bonds will pay 4 and 3-4 per cent. interest, and expire in 1923, although the government has the right to call them back one year earlier...
...exactly what you put into it," and undoubtedly, the student himself is, in large measure to blame for his attitude. But we are inclined to believe that the fault does not rest entirely with the undergraduate. Of course, it is inevitable that some men will take a more active interest in scholarship than others; the point is to increase the average interest, and to break down the wall which now exists between the lecture room and life...
...departments. But this system should be made for more real and vital; it should be an essential part of the college course, rather than a forgotten fortnightly chore. This would enable the student to come into closer contact with the teacher, who could discuss with him subjects of immediate interest and link them up with his academic work. The tutor could also suggest and encourage reading in a more intimate way than can be done with a large class. Much benefit could be derived if it were possible for the most prominent members of the Faculty...
Both the system and the student attitude should be changed. The instructor can be less inaccessible,--the student more receptive and intelligent minded. Reforms to stimulate new interest in scholarship should be carefully discussed and considered before the changes in the system of instruction here at Harvard are finally decided...