University of Kansas - Jayhawker Yearbook (Lawrence, KS)

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llellege el liberal Arts The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has indeed a three-fold purpose. First and fore- most, it strives to give all university students the fundamentals of a vast range of subject material. Jayhawkers can enroll in courses which vary from political science to home economics. The scientific minded can delve into the in- trigues of botany, astronomy, physiology and geology-to name a few. The students interested in literature can drift off into the Worlds of Shakespeare or Cicero. Budding young actors can find expression in the dramatic productions of the university. Future Einsteins can turn to calculus or trigonometry or courses with con- fusing titles such as Theory of Equations . In addition, WCStC1'H Civilization, a survey of the development of Western thought, and Speech are required of every pupil. The areas of interest are boundless. The College of Liberal Arts em- braces practically every field of study. A chemistry lab-the people who invented nylons went through this. 22

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Mr. Keith Nitcher, the new Comptroller, replaces Karl Klooz, who retired last year. Mr. Nitcher is the man who counts K.U.'s money - and there always seems to be plenty of demand for it. The University,s alumni relations are in the capable hands of Fred Ellsworth, Secretary of the Alumni Association Cseatedj and Dick Wintermote, Field Secretary.

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Education in its Finest Sense The second purpose of the school, is to have majoring students gain a thorough knowledge of their specific field of study. In the College of Liberal Arts, there are thirty-nine such fields, and all of them are good for a Bachelor of Arts degree. There are five other majors in the college which qualify people for Bachelors of Science degrees. University students in professional fields such as journalism, education, and law are required to spend their preparatory years in the college- laying the groundwork for their specialties. The training of these students constitutes the third aim of the college. The college has the largest enrollment of any school in the university. The administrative officers are at work in Strong Hall, but Liberal Arts students have classroom assignments in practically every building on the campus except the power plant and the guest home. Phi Beta Kappa, the well known national scholastic honorary fraternity, chooses its mem- bers from the ranks of Liberal Arts students. Mr. Russell Bilyeu explains the difference between X and Y to the members of an algebra 2C class. Tbe College of Liberal Arts can probably boast of more carved up desk tops than any other department of the University.