Word: zeal
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...there were no special laboratories at Harvard during these years, it is difficult to understand how chemistry and physics and the other sciences were taught. When Professor Cooke was first appointed a full professor he was unusully young and unexperienced, but it was owing to his zeal and energy that the first chemical laboratory was instituted. It was in the northwestern basement of University Hall, the northeastern basement being occupied by a baker's shop. Professor Cooke first ousted the baker in extending his laboratory, and a year or two later obtained more convenient quarters upstairs, effecting many of these...
...conclusion, Dr. Sargent said that the indifference of some colleges with regard to physical education might be borne were it not for the great prominence given to athletics. The desire of the average student for physical development should be stimulated; the zeal of the athlete discouraged. This can only be rationally accomplished by placing mental and physical efforts upon the same plane...
...spite of the inauspicious outcome of the freshman debate with Yale last year, this year's club has started in with zeal and enthusiasm. The standard of debating has been generally good, and the members are earnest and sincere in their efforts to do well, and to return the defeat of last year. When it was first proposed to hold an intercollegiate debating contest, we looked upon the plan with disfavor, and it must be confessed that the first debate did not tend to lessen this feeling materially, though considering their inexperience, the Harvard speakers did themselves credit. It seemed...
Jesus had the freest spirit and the gladdest heart which has ever rejoiced the world. In his character were blended two rare gifts-the great power for men and service, and the repose shot through with the fire of divine and religious zeal...
...future stand of the university in the public eye was that of the Yale Union on Friday evening. In opening the work of the year in the new quarters, President W. H. Clark reported the remarkable support the efforts to raise funds had met with, and the zeal the graduates as well as active members had shown in the endeavor to put Yale's debating interests upon a basis where she can hope to meet with success the other universities. President Dwight also spoke congratulating the union upon the prosperous condition of its affairs...