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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...trouble, but which might well do some other man good. He can at once rid himself of the reminders of bygone distress and contribute to the education of coming generations by enlarging the Brooks House collection. He can, it is true, wait until the end of the year, and obtain a few pennies for his wares from the book-dealers, but the obvious loss to the University of such a course will be far greater than the gain to himself...
...text- books for the benefit of the Phillips Brooks House loan library will be taken up tomorrow. Students will be requested to give whatever books they no longer need, since the library is supported solely by voluntary contributions. Any books will be welcomed, but it is especially desired to obtain books which are used in the larger courses, as these are most in demand...
...speaking of the other advantages which the University would obtain from a regular exchange, Dr. Klein emphasized especially the fact that the average educator in South America takes a more active part in public life than is common in the United States. Professor Lima, for instance, is one of Brazil's most noted diplomats. Thus Harvard would almost always receive, as a visiting lecturer, some man especially qualified to speak on the affairs of his country
...second half-year courses not discussed with one's adviser are added, his consent must be obtained. Any student wishing to take a "starred course" or a course "Primarily for Graduates" must obtain the written recommendation of the instructor on a card at the first meeting of the course...
...readily seen, however, when the conditions affecting student employment are understood, that such steady work as will pay a year's board bill is very difficult to obtain. When a man applies at the beginning of the year for a position of this sort, it is practically impossible to guarantee him any work of the nature he desires. Past experience shows that scarcely a dozen such positions occur during the year. When it is considered that some 500 men are anxious to avail themselves of these opportunities, it is easy to see the need of increasing the supply...