Word: modernizations
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...complaining of a few minor evils which exist in the management of the college, he closes with the prediction that the new president, whoever he may be, will find a heavy task before him in altering the present system of management to one which shall be in conformity with modern requirements...
...buildings are very old, built in a massive style of architecture. They are filled with reminiscences, carved in wood, of many generations of youths, some of them destined to become the pride and honor of their country, as well as of their school. Other buildings of most approved modern structure, mingling with the old, form a very pleasing and striking contrast...
...sufficient choice of studies to make it certain that he is not asked to devote himself to an uncongenial task to a greater extent than is good for him. These seven courses go under the following names : classical, mathematical-physical, chemical-biological, physical-chemical. Latin-mathematical, historical-political, and modern language. - Johns Hopkins letter in Evening Post...
...scholars the golden rules of honesty of heart and purpose, and such secular instruction as would best fit them for their battles with the mercantile world. These two essentially different views on the matter of religion in its relation to education seem to mark the two great tendencies in modern times. Many people would introduce religion into every phase of life; while many others would treat it as having no openly recognized connections with anything else. While we do not declare ourselves such extremists as those of the latter class, yet at least we do say that...
...reports and letters from the various chapters of the society. Dr. Gifford's oration is a curious digest of the Platonic theory of Reminiscence and of Wordsworth's adaptation of it. It is in many respects a notable address, showing a tolerable grasp upon the real significance of our modern methods of life, and attempting to prove that to-day as in the days of Socrates...