Word: alma
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...stoops to make as cowardly a parade of another one's name as was done by this same correspondent in the report of the freshman class meeting. It seems to me, at least, that when a man assails another man's reputation in the public press and describes his alma mater in an untrue light, he should be made to perceive in the plainest manner possible that he has been violating the traditions of good breeding, and that the rest of the college think...
...number of Yale alumni object to the proposed change of the official name of their alma mater from Yale College to Yale University...
...team, formerly a member of the Princeton 'varsity, will consent to play. Both these men are now in the Law School. It is also thought that Twombley, L. S., the veteran quarter of Yale's eleven, may be induced to play against all teams except that of his alma mater. The following men who have had considerable experience in foot-ball appeared as candidates: from '86, Woodbury, Baker, Roberts, Churchill, Burnett; '87, Russell, Fiske, Endicott, Carmalt, Bowen; '88, Porter, Woodman, Churchill, Noble, Butler, Cabot and Homans, '89 presented a large number of candidates, among whom were Agassiz, Perry, Grew, Merrill...
...portion came. Mr. Choate made the introductory speech in his usual facetious style, and then called upon President Eliot to tell the assembled throng what he knew about John Harvard. President Eliot was received enthusiastically and told his auditors many interesting facts in regard to the founder of their alma mater. Gov. Robinson and Vice-President Hendricks received a warm welcome and spoke briefly. When our ex-Minister was introduced the enthusiasm was almost boundless, cheer followed cheer, and it was several minutes before he could proceed. He was listened to with the greatest attention. Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Judge...
This-gift shows that Mr. Lowell's attention has been given to his alma mater during his entire absence...