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Funding for the new professorships, two-thirds of which will be tenured, will be a portion of the approximately $1 billion allotted to the Faculty in the fund drive...
...point about admissions tips is similarly disingenuous. Athletes receive tips because sports are a significant portion of college life and a primary motivator in alumni donations--more so than with the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra or the Harvard Advocate. Unfortunately, that's the way it is. By providing a tip, perhaps a stronger one than goes to "stars" in other fields, the admissions office is recognizing a fundamental societal reality...
...consumes you," says Kathy Delaney Smith, coach of the women's basketball team for the past 11 years. "You have to love the game to play because it takes up a major portion of your time...
...earlier and less troubled times our prospects seemed unlimited," Knowles said. "Alas, it is now clear that...the major portion [of campaign funds] will be needed to strengthen our commitments to such fundamental and continuing activities as need-blind admissions to the College and the recruitment and retention of a world-class faculty...
Aladdin might not be of noble birth, but he has a noble spirit and a good heart. For example, he feeds two small beggar children his only portion of stolen bread and later protects these same tots from the cruel whip of one of the Princess Jasmine's "noble" suitors...