Eastern Michigan University - Aurora Yearbook (Ypsilanti, MI)

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Mathematics are on integral part of our everyday life in addition to being indispensible to studies in physics and chemistry. Opportun- ities in our industrial development depend upon mathematics. More and more students realize the value of higher mathematics in an education. Courses in Analytical Geometry, Integral Calculus, and Trigonometry ore taught by Dr. Theodore Lindquist, head of the Mathematics Department, and his helpers. Business and insurance mathematics are taught for commercial majors to acquaint them with some of the brain tvA isters that confront the commercial world. hHardly a day goes by that every student doesn ' t feel the need for a greater knowledge of nature. The Natural Science department has well equipped laboratories to enable students to observe many phases of natural life. Stu- dents spend many hours, collecting, drawing, mounting specimens and observing under the microscope. Students taking courses in An- atomy, Zoology, Botany, Geology, and many other courses are taught the importance of natural science in our daily lives, by observing accurately natural life. Dr. Loesell heads this group of scientists. MATH Erickson,Schneclcenburger, Lindquist. NATURAL SCIENCE Best, Curtis, Loesell, Hick- man, Sturgeon. 13

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CHEMISTRY Brundage, Sellers. PHYSICS Elliot, Smith. Everyday ne A and important problems orise in the Field of chemistry. Perhaps this depart- ment is most prone to realize the new develop- ments because of progress of chemical v arfore. In the peace to come there will be more out- standing and far-reaching advances in chem- istry. Trained and specialized chemists ore in great demand today. Dr. hlorry S. Brundage, head of the department and Dr. Sellers inculcate in their students the need for accurate and detailed observations in their laboratory experi- ments. Chemistry labs are filled with Bunson burners, test tubes, and the odors of chemical reaction. The physics department, headed by Dr. Horry Smith, teaches courses in the mechanics of heat, light, and sound,- flight astronomy; and laws explaining the phenomenon of the physical world. Students spend half their time learning the theories and the application of them. The remainder of the time is spent in the laboratory applying these principles and observing the results. Aware of the stress put on physics in modern warfare now, the faculty of this department impresses upon the students the even greater part that physics will play in the post-war era. 12

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ART Svvete, McAllister, Gill. An interesting place to spend a leisurely afternoon is the second Floor of the Ad. building, where the Art classes are taught. Fascinating exhibits of the work of classes in Life-sketching, blackboard drawing, commercial design, sculpturing and painting ore displayed. Rooms are filled with posters and murals done under the supervision of Professor Orlo M. Gill and his talented department staff. Classes in art appreciation are taught to Early Elementary students,- even students who are not art majors find these classes profitable and enjoyable. A trip past Pease Auditorium enables the student to locate the musicians on the campus. Professor Haydn M. Morgan, and the staff of the Conservatory of Music, prepare students for the Public School Music course, and for the Band and Orchestra courses. Music majors ore taught how to develop the various phases of music in the public school system. Equally as valuable to the future school teacher is the training received in the Choir. Throughout the year the Choir, Orchestra, and Band have given fine concerts which have served a two-fold purpose: providing musical enjoyment to concert-goers and valuable help to the musician. MUSIC Second Row: Morgan, Wlian, Lindegren, Ash- by, Fitch. First Row; McLellan, Wolff, Skinner, James. 14