Eastern Michigan University - Aurora Yearbook (Ypsilanti, MI)

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£ ommercia i The Commercial Department, headed by Pro- fessor John Springman, is located on the third floor of Pierce Hall. Phases of commercial work covered by students majoring in the de- partment are typing, shorthand, accounting, business law, advertising, and salesmanship. The handwriting course, required of all stu- dents before graduation, to insure legible writing for the future teachers, is also taught by this department. Commercial instructors, being in demand, are in a position to be of great service to our nation through training the minds of their students in good business techniques in this, its time of emergency. Herrick, Springman. Dr. Clarence M. Loesell, of the Natural Science Department, and his staff aim to pro- mote deeper interest in and appreciation of the natural environment which makes up the world in which we live. The courses are not only designed to benefit students specializing in the Natural Science field, but to any one interested in this study. Students in this de- partment can often be seen experimenting with gardens in the rear of the Science Building, or collecting nature specimens about the cam- pus grounds. The new Hover Building of Natural Science, named for Dean J. Milton Hover, was opened to classes this year and is one of the finest buildings of its type in the state. Curtis, Loesell, Best, Hickman, Sturgeon. t Iciturcil -3 tie nee 20

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-Art Specimens from the classes in sculpturing, painting, design, and etching, taught by Pro- fessor Orlo Gill and his talented assistants, offer fascinating exhibits to the interested stu- dents throughout the year. The second floor of the Administration Building is difficult to pass through quickly if not because of the paintings, murals, and posters which line the walls, then because of the fact that the visitor catches sight of some interesting work within a room, or becomes wide-eyed watching a class in life-sketching or something equally appealing. Classes not only intrigue majors, but many hopefuls who appreciate art in spite of their lack of native ability. Swete, McAllister, Gill. Under the supervision of Professor Haydn M. Morgan, the staff of the Conservatory of Music is preparing students to go forth capably equipped to develop music throughout the school system. Sponsoring two general pro- grams, the Public School Music Course and the Band and Orchestra Course, the Conservatory offers ample opportunity for training in both of these fields. The Normal College Choir, the orchestra and the band offer the training in ensemble work that is of great value to the future teachers of music. Student recitals and concerts give individuals opportunities for the solo work which is of great help to any musician. Back Row: Lindegren, Plann, Ryan, Morgan, Ashby, Fossenkemper. Front Row: Adams, Skinner, Gray, James, McManus. m UdlC 19

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r urat C ducation Slovens, Savage, Smith Rural Education offers many interesting and varied experiences to the teacher of that sub- ject. Not only does the rural school teacher have to be ready to teach such courses as geography, history, reading, spelling, arith- metic, and any others that may be demanded, but must act as a recreational director during recesses and lunch hours, and be ready, Johnny-on-the-spot, to face any and all sit- uations which arise. The Rural Education Department realizes the importance of the country school. It has been very active in training teachers to take their places in the rural education system. The rural child must be given the same opportunity, as far as possible, to make something of himself that every other child is given. The aim of the Physical Education Depart- ment, under the direction of Professor Joseph H. McCulloch, is not only to prepare students as directors of playgrounds, but also to provide much needed relaxation and exercise for busy students on campus. The women ' s division, under the direction of Miss Ruth L. Boughner, plans courses to fit the requirements of as many students as possible. The freshman gym classes, newly arranged to help the freshman girls get acquainted with themselves, have proven to be successful as well as highly popular. The men ' sdivision, under Professor McCulloch, has been doubly busy with the military physical education courses as well as civilian courses under their auspices. Back Row: Marshall, Samson, Rynearson, Stites, McCulloch. Front Row: Vossler, Batschelet, Boughner, Harris. I liiisical (Lctu cation 21