Word: objections
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...newly discovered planet Eros is now the object of special investigation at the Harvard Observatory. At the present time the planet is nearer the earth than any other heavenly body with the exception of the moon, and is in opposition with the sun. Owing to its favorable position its solar parallax and brightness may be accurately determined...
...addition to these three courses there are a number of voluntary reading classes conducted by Mr. Copeland. These classes meet once a week, and are open to all members of the University. Mr. Copeland has also conducted for three years a Law School Debating Club, of which the object to be attained is ready and informal extemporaneous speaking...
...main object of the meeting is to lay before the students the real aims of the reform; and to offer an intelligent way of meeting the great difficulties of our governmental system. The success of any effort made by the club, however, depends largely on undergraduate support, and for this reason it is hoped that a large number of men will be present. Men who are interested in the purposes of the club may join it by paying the annual dues of one dollar to the Secretary for the coming year...
Nearly all these men come here with well-defined ambitions. Few have no serious object in coming, and few fail to respond to the call of duty. The enthusiasm with which the students helped the University to care for the Cuban teachers is ample proof of this. However trying the work, however much of good judgment and patience it required, they were always glad to meet every responsibility...
...What the object of the Graduate School is, may best be stated by calling it a professional school of arts and sciences. Modern requirements for teachers are high, and scientific methods of investigation are daily in greater demand. This is what most graduate students are seeking for; but at the same time the School will always welcome those who come merely for the broader culture which it offers...