Word: sanctions
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Simpkins, '85, M. M. Kimball, '86, and G. C. Adams, '86. A paper was then read by Mr. Kimball, stating, in substance, that it was the opinion of the Harvard Association that, aside from technicalities, the game at New York had been fairly won by Yale. The motion to sanction this paper by a vote of the meeting was lost. It will be sent to Capt. Richards, however, as an informal personal opinion, signed by Messrs. McCook, Simpkins, and Kimball...
...while we are upon this subject, is it not rather strange that this custom is not more general among us? In all the German and French universities this usage has received the sanction of long observance. In many of our own instructions of learning it has become a matter of daily occurrence, notably at the medical schools of New York. Such manifestations of respect can hardly be otherwise than gratifying to the instructor who is honored by them...
...long article in a prominent daily the question of admitting women to degrees at Oxford and Cambridge is fully discussed. There is not a doubt in the author's mind but that the much sought after sanction by the college faculties will be given, and that in future years we shall have fair as well as sturdy A. M's, A. B's. and Ph. D's. Just when this golden age will arrive, cannot be safely predicted, nor may the present generation hope to see it. Yet, when we look at the debatable point logically, a point at which...
Heidelberg University is one of the oldest in all Germany, and has had an eventful history. It was founded as early as 1356 by the elector Rupert, but did not acquire the sanction of the Pope, then indispensable to institutions of learning, until 1386. It was modeled after the Paris University of more ancient date, and rejoiced in no less than four faculties, who governed and controlled all matters relating to the college, both financial and education. For many years it was without a library, but this was added by one of the later electors. During the stormy period...
...They invalidate agreements, some of which have been made by and with the sanction of a "graduate committee," appointed in accordance with the desire of the faculty itself...