Word: tasks
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...function of a university. The imaginative consideration of acquired knowledge is the duty of teacher and student alike; the contact of the mind of the scholar engaged in research with the eager intellect of the young at its most imaginative stage is the prescription for the fulfillment of this task...
...firm of mind, sagacious. Last time this paladin of politics lost the election (1924) and went out of power for two years. Then the collapse of the franc resulted in his being recalled to the Prime Ministry to restore the shattered finances of France (TIME, Aug. 2, 1926). That task he has now magnificently performed and he turns for recognition and support to a proverbially fickle electorate. Amid the electoral complexities inseparable from French politics the supporters of the Sacred Union Cabinet of M. Poincaré are merely heavy favorites in a type of a race which is too often...
...committee devoted to providing readily available advice for Freshmen who really want it the efficacy of the system would be greatly increased. The simplification of the advisory committee functions would also make fewer advisers necessary, and thus raise the general standard of ability among those picked for the task. With the student advisory plan again open to revision, it is to be hoped a reorganization may be effected which will concentrate the adviser's attention on those functions which he alone is still qualified to fulfill...
...unlimited in extent, whose importance to the University cannot be exaggerated. The flexibility of the academic system has brought and will continue to bring far-reaching changes in the policies of instruction. To keep the Library in tune with the changing times will be the major portion of the task confronting the new Director...
...preliminary training and by his service to Harvard Professor Blake is fitted for his task. His own statement demonstrates that he is aware of the more important problems pressing for immediate attention. The CRIMSON congratulates Professor Blake on his appointment, and is confident that he will maintain the high standard of cooperation set by the Library in the past...