Ball State University - Orient Yearbook (Muncie, IN)

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ORVILLE E. SINK, M. A. INDUSTRIAL Arts is a study of the ways and means by which we are efhciently supplied with the things used in daily life. This includes the study of the selection and use of articles, the care and upkeep of our possessions, the changes made in raw materials to increase their value to man, and to methods of distribution of industrial products. In learning how to select, to use, and to care for our material supplies and in learning to share in social responsibilities, we acquire some definite knowledge, some degree of skill, some habits and attitudes, and some forms of aesthetic and social appreciations. In- dustrial Arts is a social studyg it embraces the de- velopment of intellectual and artistic ability. INDUSTRIAL ARTS - MATHEMATICS I-IE Department of Mathematics offers three types of courses. These include special methods courses, content courses for special groups HOC specializing in mathematics, and courses designed for students spe- cializing in mathematics. Beginning with next fall, courses in astronomy will be added to the curriculum. During the past few years the mathematics section of the library has been enlarged until now it is one of the best in the state. A most interesting program has been carried on during the year by the Mathematics Club. Topics of special interest to those in the department were discussed, and the meetings, which were held on the second Wednesday in each month, were well at- tended. LESLIE. H. WHITCRAFT, M. A. fOlI Ivan' of 1ll7SL'Ill'L'l Pagr Izvrllfy-lfJr'1'z

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THE Department of Foreign Language is giving courses in French and Latin. The department is also conducting two classes in Burris Schoolg thus it directly uniiies the work in foreign language in Burris School and the college. Fifty-seven students are working toward a major in Latin and thirty-4 four toward one in French. The French students gave a dramatic and musical entertainment on January 10, 1930, in Forest Hall. The play Le Cousin D'Amerique was well present- ed under the direction of Miss Alice Goss. A well- organized Latin Club has held monthly meetings throughout the year. In March, under its auspices, Dido and Aeneas, A Pageant Drama was presented at convocation and before the District Latin Con- ference. EDGAR A. MENK, PH. D. FOREIGN LANGUAGE - HOME ECONOMICS MARY Bl-QEMAN. M. A. Pizgr fzwlzfy-fzvo THE Department of Home Economics has expanded its program by adding a four-year special cur- riculum. Graduates of this curriculum meet the re- quirements for teaching in the vocational schools. The major is still offered, and there are elective courses for students working on other curricula. A number of students have transferred from a major to the special curriculum. Courses are also being developed for the training of institutional workers. Home Economics in the Burris School is housed in a very up-to-date department. In addition to the foods and clothing rooms, there is a living-dining room with a unit kitchen and a well-equipped laun- dry adjoining.

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THE Department of Music offers courses which are both educational and cultural. More than one hundred students are enrolled either as music spe- cials or music majors. Closely connected with the department is the Music Club, which has been especially active this year. Besides holding its regular monthly meeting, it has sponsored a college song contest, the Music Festival, and Campus Chords. The department endeavors to maintain several ac- tive organizations, such as the band, the orchestra, the College Choir, the Madrigal Club, and the Mens Glee Club. Perhaps the crowning musical event of the year was the presentation of an oratorio, The Creation, by Joseph Haydn. MUSIC - PHYSICAL EDUCATION PAUL B. NVILLIAMS, M. A. Putigu Iu'r11l.y-fulzr FOR several years theie has been a constantly grow ing recognition of sports, games, dancing, swim- ming, and athletics in the scheme of education. Most authorities have agreed that activities involving team competition of a physical nature deserve an import- ant place in adolescent education. As a result, most of the schools have organized and promoted physical education programs, but they have found the sup- ply of well trained teachers far short of the demand. Ball State Teachers College, with its well-trained staff, is equipped to give adequate instruction and training in physical education, including athletics, for both men and women.