Word: rebuilds
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...Carnegie Report and others like it are searching hard for ways to rebuild the sense of community that should characterize the campus -- and society at large. The report prescribes a "Campus Compact" that universities must adopt if they are to restore peace to the ivory tower. The compact embraces principles of justice, openness and discipline that are meant to form the foundation of a "community of learning." But no seminar or speech or required reading will change overnight the attitudes embedded in a culture that children absorb while growing up. Nor will they easily break the cycle of hate...
Even for Americans weary of the roller coaster of emotions that has been part of the hostage dilemma for years, the new development was tantalizing. Iran's President Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, whose nation badly needs Western technology to rebuild its war-shattered economy, has been nodding his approval for the hostages' release, a signal to the Shi'ite Muslim groups that hold them, most of which are pro-Iranian. With its Soviet sponsor winding down its support, Syria, which has influence with the IJLP, has also been looking for ways to improve relations with the West...
...biggest obstacles to educational reform in the East bloc. In Poland poor working conditions and low pay have led to a shortage of 100,000 teachers. Romanian educators are appealing to the West for typewriters, copying machines, computers, calculators and books. They are also seeking funds to rebuild the Bucharest University library, which was badly damaged during last winter's revolution...
Massachusetts Democrats need to rebuild faith in liberal values if they are to succeed in this fall's gubernatorial elections, Lt. Gov. Evelyn F. Murphy told a crowd of about 150 Harvard supporters last night...
...Traditional values such as patriotism, family and religion have been replaced by Marxism, feminism and gay rights. It will take time and effort to rebuild Harvard's crumbling walls, but with your help, it can be done. As we work to bring values back on campus, we ask that you aid us in making this college something we can all be proud...