Word: similarly
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1910-1919
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
Princeton has already taken extensive precautions against becoming a "local university". Harvard should adopt similar measures. The diffusing of information among Western and Southern schools apropos to the requirements for admission and departments of the University; creating better facilities for men of those schools to take the entrance examinations; establishing regional scholarships;--all would tend to direct large numbers of men to Harvard which would benefit both the men and the University. No one will deny that the academic side of Harvard is the apotheosis of all educational institutions. Why, then, should the other equally important side of a college...
...them months on the Continent to see and study Europe during this unusual period of rest and reconstruction. Surely this will create international good fellowship as no formal balance of power or league could do. We hope the time is not far distant when the French universities will extend similar opportunities...
...Phillips Brooks House Association is endeavoring to find opportunities for older college men to engage in reconstruction work in Russia and the Balkans. If the interest in these problems is sufficient this lecture will be followed by others on similar subjects...
...despatch carriers and accomplished wonders in the retreat from Mons, riding straight into the unknown German gas until they dropped from their machines. These men were exceptions, however, for the volunteer army of Kitchener was officered entirely from University men and public school boys from Eton, Rugby, Winchester and similar institutions. Barely a month was devoted to training these lads so great was the pressure at first. The bulk of their training was received on the gruelling field of battle, and the losses were terrific...
...other foreign students--are our guests. They have come long distances to seek our hospitality, to learn our customs and ideals, and to adopt such of them as may be worth while. Sociologists prove to us that peace and prosperous intercourse exist between those nations which are most similar in traditions, ideals, and manners of living. It is, therefore, our duty as hosts of the foreign students, who come to seek and establish common bonds of interest to become aware of our opportunity and welcome them with appreciation for their high purpose...