Word: contact
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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This conference assembles for the purpose of considering the special work of the president as the leader of the student Christian Association activities; to discuss thoroughly and informally the various phases of the work; and to bring the leaders of the eastern college associations into that intimate and friendly contact which is necessary for the proper unity of the movement. The discussions will be led by successful presidents of former years, and by other officers who are related to the general student movement...
...tonight on a phase of life which has always been regarded with particular interest. The idea of a diplomatic career appeals to almost everyone, and many college graduates take up this form of employment every year. As consuls, secretaries of legations, and private secretaries to ambassadors, they come into contact with leading foreigners and lead pleasant and interesting lives...
...practice a physician comes into closest contact with his patients. In the course of his duties he can gain their respect and gratitude, becoming an important figure in the community. A comfortable income is almost assured in a small town, while only brilliant men can practice successfully in a large city. A consulting practice provides a large income, but necessitates wide experience. Many men now prepare directly for this career by six or eight years of extra study. The surgeon requires many years of training, but his income is large. For specialized work less training is required than for surgery...
Dean LeBaron Russell Briggs '75 has been identified with Harvard principally through his eleven years of service as Dean of the College, from 1891 to 1902. Through that position he probably came into contact with more Harvard men than any other man, with the possible exception of Dean Shaler. At present his acquaintance with Harvard men, young and old, is probably unrivalled. Previously to his appointment as Dean he was for six years an assistant professor of English. In 1904 he was appointed to the chair of Boylston Professor of Rhetoric and Oratory. Since 1903 he has also been president...
...Burlington, he received his first experience in railroading. It was upon his advice that the first line across the state of Iowa was built. Throughout his career he always commanded respect for himself and his road by consideration and kindness for all those with whom he came in contact. In the capacity of officer of a bank in Lincoln, Nebraska, he spent $1,100,000 of his private wealth to prevent its failure, solely because he felt the bank should be saved for the sake of the country. This case of an individual's advancing so vast...