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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Between them, they have produced 18 books, including six novels and four volumes of poetry; in collaboration, they have edited the science-fiction "Spectrum" anthologies. Now they have attempted a comic novel. Like many others, this one assumes that there is surefire hilarity when British characters natter away with upper-class accents on low-class subjects. Not so. This story, about a group of lecherous London husbands who organize the scholarly sounding Metropolitan Egyptological Society as a cover for some amorous prowling, is about as funny as King Tut's tomb. And just as lively...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Current & Various: Feb. 11, 1966 | 2/11/1966 | See Source »

Uppedclassmen who have already taken Gen Ed A would be allowed to apply for admission to the upper-level sections as they would for any other limited enrollment course, according to Kiely...

Author: By George M. Flesh, | Title: New Courses Suggested As Gen Ed A Options | 2/9/1966 | See Source »

...eligible for exemption from the second term of Gen Ed this year on the basis of an A in the first term, 16 elected to remain in the course. Under the new system, those who earn exemptions would have the option of taking one of the upper-level offerings in the Spring...

Author: By George M. Flesh, | Title: New Courses Suggested As Gen Ed A Options | 2/9/1966 | See Source »

...current distinction between honors and regular sections would be maintained. But with many of the top students taking the upper-level courses, it would be easier to get into honors sections. Kiely said that honors students would be selected from those with advanced placement scores of 3 (or without scores) who take a qualifying examination in September. Currently, most honors students have advanced placement scores...

Author: By George M. Flesh, | Title: New Courses Suggested As Gen Ed A Options | 2/9/1966 | See Source »

Kiely said that the new upper-level courses "will in no way duplicate or substitute sophomore tutorials given by the departments...

Author: By George M. Flesh, | Title: New Courses Suggested As Gen Ed A Options | 2/9/1966 | See Source »

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