Word: planning
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...desire to be the most truly national of American universities is one of the most cherished of all Harvard's traditions although a recent one. The new plan of entrance examinations, the exchange professorships, all have their common purpose, the spread of Harvard's influence and the broadening of Harvard's horizon. The immediate and quite commendable object of the Territorial Clubs is to promote social intercourse and friendship between acquaintances coming from the same locality. But by this very furthering of acquaintance between men from the same general region, they serve at the same time another and more ultimate...
...mind the enlargement of the two instrumental clubs and the cutting down of trip expenses. The system is in very successful use at Yale, the success of the New Haven musical clubs having greatly increased since the inauguration of the rule. It is hoped that the plan may be carried out with as favorable results here. Its execution will be greatly facilitated by the co-operation of all those now playing on the Musical Clubs, but the new method will most directly affect 1917 and the entering class...
...desire additional information and advice may apply to R. McIntosh '14, Thayer '33, who will discuss the plan in detail with those interested...
...Freshmen so far have had in this line proves the value of the scheme. The question arises as to how the system may be made more efficient. Certainly something should be done to bring the Seniors and their advisees into closer touch. Furthermore, the real advantage of the plan depends on its lasting through the year, rather than being practically forgotten on both sides after the first two or three weeks. One suggestion for Seniors to help their advisees materially is in the requirement for making out study-cards before May 1. Senior advisers should impress upon their advisees...
...Organization of Freshmen has instituted a unique plan this year. In past years Dr. Fitch has given talks to the Freshmen every Monday night till Christmas and the class has then disbanded. But this year so much enthusiasm was shown that the class has continued to meet under the auspices of a Freshman committee. A member of the class is chosen to lead each meeting. He outlines the scope of some topic of general interest in a brief speech, and the meeting is then thrown open to the rest of the class. Anyone interested may express his views...