University of Illinois Limits Admission of Low-Scoring Students
University records show 40 percent of students from the bottom quartile have failed within a year. President Arthur Cutts Willard announces probation for such entrants and outlines aims to raise scholastic standards through required or optional measures, advising better aptitude analysis and possible restrictions on extra curricular activities to prioritize study.
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University of Illinoas
Arthur Cutts Willard
Cole
Illinois
University of Illinois Gymkana Presents Unique Student Show
A quirky campus event titled Gymkana blends contests and performances using the Indian term gymkhana meaning a meet. The Illinois version drops the horses and the letter h, debuting a math and talent show style production during two weekends around Mothers Day, with events staged off campus.
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U. of L
University of Illinois
Illinois
George Huff
University Radio Station Airs Unsponsored News
WILL 580 provides non-commercial educational programming with five to eight daily news and commentary shows each weekday at the University of Illinois. The station features University staff experts and highlights a quirky census-like tally of common surnames among students, reflecting campus life and media in a distant era.
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University of Illinois
WILL
Ilinois
University of Mines
Music Festival Friday Evening at the High School Gym
The public is invited to a final music review at the high school gym Friday May 17. The program begins at 8 o'clock and features Kathrye Lisdetrom directed folk dances singing games readings and a marching drill by the eighth grade and high school.
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Gymnasicum
Bish School
Gitlea
Every Home 13 Built Around Its Windows
Sponsorship by W. Wadsworth Wood urges readers to value windows in home design. He explains windows dictate wall space and exterior harmony, and list essential functions: keep cold air out, keep warm air in, keep cool air in, and keep hot air out.
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New York City
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