Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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Science’ Abode School of Science Before 1932 major study in the field of science was not confined to the department at Oregon State college, but by action of the State Board of I lighcr Kduca-tion the work was centralized on this campus. The school of science provides a major curriculum in science for those students whose objective is a liberal education; it provides professional training for those planning to enter some scholarly occupation in the field of science, and it provides basic and service courses for students majoring in other fields. Instruction is broad and liberalized the first two years as a foundation for specialized study the last two. Earl LcRoy Packard, who came here from the University of Oregon in the fall of 1932, is dean of the school of science. Dean Packard’s special interest lies in the field of paleontology and particularly in translating the history of the ancient life of Oregon. Dean Packard is chairman of the General Research council on the Oregon State campus. Science and Research 27]

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Dkas Milam A member of the Oregon State school of home economics since 1911 and dean of the school since 1917, Ava B. Milam is a recognized authority in her field. Inspired by her vital personality, her students have been encouraged to high planes of achievement. Since 1932 Miss Milam has held the position of dean and director of home economics. Home Economic Building Home Economics Since its establishment in 1889, the school of home economics at Oregon State college has endeavored to train its students so that they may be able to cope competently, not only with the problems of home and family life, but also with the commercial, administrative and educational fields in home economics. Successful Oregon State home economics graduates may be found in all parts of the world. Modern equipment for carrying on all phases of the work is provided in the home economics building, the home management houses— Kent and Withy-combe, the nursery school and the Memorial Union dining facilities. Domestic Science Future [26

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Adolph Zicfle, an enthusiastic promoter of the school of pharmacy its interests and activities, came to the Oregon Statccampusin 1914-Dr. Zieflc immediately took an active interest in the department and aided in the formation of the school of pharmacy and, since its founding in 1917, has headed the school. I)»: N Zimi.i School of Pharmacy School of Pharmacy In answer to a petition of the druggists of Oregon for more thorough theoretical instruction in pharmacy and its related branches, the state board of education established the department of pharmacy on this campus in 1898. From its start the department grew steadily and in 1917 was raised to the rank of school. This school is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, a national organization established to promote pharmaceutical instruction in the United States. The school maintains a scholarship fund, founded in 1925, for the purpose of aiding worthy students who would otherwise be unable to finish their courses. Drug at Large [28