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...fields of modern languages and literatures. An opportunity is here provided for free discussion on talks and papers presented by the instructors and students. The range of topics offered is extremely wide and embraces at one time or another every phase of scholarly activity lying within the sphere of the conference. The variety of subjects handled serves to keep the workers in the various departments in touch with one another's work, while the informality of the meetings brings students and Faculty members into close personal contact...
...American writer of considerable fame voiced his version of the opinion that an integral part of education is to be found in actual physical contact with the life outside the classroom and outside of books--and not only that, but also in knowledge of the social fabric outside the sphere of campus life, in understanding the points of view and philosophies of life of those in every circumstance and every social plane, even to the dregs...
...student should have a speaking acquaintance with the world, at least, for it is that very world which he will have to meet, to work with, or perhaps against, when he leaves college. Unless he keeps in touch with pulse beats of the greater world beyond his own habitual sphere of activity, he can have no sound basis for the building of formulas to be applied outside...
Stephen Leacock has added once more to the rapidly growing library of his literary travesties. In his latest book, entitled "Winsome Winnie," the great American humorist presents a series of new Nonsense Novels which seem destined further to enhance his popularity with that very large sphere of the public who avidly devour everything signed by his magic name...
...women, trained by Professor Baker, is to be held in readiness to act as dramatic coaches for any amateur acting organization which may care to ask for advice or assistance. In thus sending competent representatives from its fold, the Workshop is doing much to broaden its sphere of activities, and at the same time to assist in educating the actors and public of tomorrow in the appreciation of all that is best on the stage...