Purdue University - Debris Yearbook (West Lafayette, IN)

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Having grown to be the largest undergraduate en- the Science School to malce it more closely resemble gineering school in the world, the University is now that ol a liberal arts college. The goal would be a seelcing to expand in other directions. Proposals broadly educated citizen rather than a trained under discussion call For revision of the curriculum of specialist, proficient in only one field. Putting blind trust in their slide rules, a class has the questionable opportunity to demonstrate their profound knowledge. Tests invariably occur at the most inopportune times, which is just another way of saying that we're never ready for them. 11

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