Word: lend
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...represents the attitude of many undergraduates in regard to the need of a new gymnasium. It is suggested that the first move toward the collection of the necessary funds be made by the members of the University, and that the interest shown by them will induce the graduates to lend a hand. This suggestion is well worth the consideration of the Student Council, and if practicable should be acted on at once. Of course only a small per cent of the whole sum needed could be raised in this way, but even so, the amount collected would indicate that...
...have received these first appointments are eminent teachers. They believe in what Harvard proposes to do for engineering and they are willing to give up their associations elsewhere and lend their aid in the work. The appointments clearly show the policy of the authorities of the school in calling men who are not simply eminent engineers. They are searching out the great teachers and do not intend to govern their choice simply by the standard of a man's technical knowledge...
...solution accordingly. It is to be expected he will pursue this policy. His especial interest during the past year, that of effecting the best method of rewarding high scholarship, in which he has done much constructive work, is only one of many such problems in solving which he can lend his experience. Intercollegiate athletics remain in the balance in the minds of some men and during the next ten years it will require an energetic conservatism on the part of the leader to bring about the best results. Harvard College can be made to share in the growth of Harvard...
...teacher rested on his many-sided scholarship; on his power to transmute whatever he taught into terms of a common humanity; and on his eagerness to find moral beauty in all excellence. He loved art and literature, and he had a large faith that both could be made to lend their concurrent influence not only to refinement and delight, but also to dignity of life and to the formation of lofty standards of thought and action. He inculcated the virtue of reverence. He awakened and developed ideals in his pupils, he did not impose them from without. His presence lighted...
When the Harvard Dining Association was in the throes of despair last winter in its attempts to maintain a respectably large membership and at the same time keep down the price of the general board, the Corporation decided to lend its aid. A fixed guaranty of four dollars was finally decided upon and the new scheme of allowances for absences and the establishing of table for transients seemed at the time to warrant the guaranty. After the guaranty was removed, however, the boarders were left to the tender mercies of the Association and the Corporation withdrew...