University of Wisconsin Madison - Badger Yearbook (Madison, WI)

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ZMJM At the far western end of the campus are the many buildings ofthe College of Agriculture. The functions ofthe college are organized into three different branches, research, education, and ex- tension. Many of the faculty members, besides teaching regular classes, engage in extensive research vvorlc, aid in re- ducing farming hazards, and solve agri- cultural economic problems. The versatile students in the College of Agriculture are engaged in activities of all lcinds. Girls in the l-lome Eco- nomics Course actually put into practice all that they have learned in their lecture classes. ln her senior year each l-lome EC-major, vvith eight other girls, spends fourteen days in the l'lome EC cottage, supervised by Miss l'lelen Waite. Each group of girls, during the stay in the cottage, makes out the budgets and menus, coolcs the meals, does the laundry and house-cleaning, and enter- tains the faculty. .The same kind of practical experience is, given to the Ag students, vvho are learning the progressive methods of agriculture. ln the barns, poultry build- ings and green houses, they learn hovv tu use modern farming equipment to the best advantage. Moreover, through the Work of the students and faculty, valuable information and data is col- lected and made available to the farmers of Wisconsin. The Ag School is active in campus activities too. lts big event of the year is the Hl.ittle lnternationalf, the annual stoclt show. The fall Walk-Around and numerous dances sponsored by Ag organizations also play an important part in campus social life. Upper left, laboratory scene, upper right, shearing the covv, for stoclc Show, center, home management house, bottom, home-ec sewing lab- oratory. .

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The School of l'lome Economics is an integral part of the College of Agri- culture. Under the capable leadership of Miss Frances Zuill, director of the school, the many intriguing phases of home economics, from clothing design and textiles to nutrition and food chem- istry, are taught to home economic students. After the war, a new building will be added to the agricultural campus. The building will be called ul'lalpin l'lallH in honor of professor James G. l-lal- pin, head of the poultry department. Professor l-lalpin has done extensive work in poultry research which has brought international fame to the uni- versity and the state. ln pleasant surroundings such as this one, each home economics freshman be- gins to learn the p's and cfs of her pro- fession. Much of the theory that com- plements the practical aspects of the neophyte textile buyer or dietician be- gins at the home-ec building in just such a room as this. The interesting field of agricultural economics is taught by Professor George S. Wehrwein. l'le also has aided in rural zoning, and has written a text boolc on agricultural economics. As a hobby, Professor Wehrwein studies the economic background of the Qld Testa- ment. Professor William A, Sumner's semin- ars in agricultural-journalism are famous all over the campus. A lcindly and under- standing instructor, he is one of the best lilced members of the College of Agri- culture. Upper left, Professor Frances Zuill, upper right, professor James G. l-lal- pin, center, lecture candid, lower left, Professor George S. Wehrwein, lower right, Professor William A. Sumner. ,, g ,-f ' 27 -Zzf

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Front Row: L. McGilvra, J. Nelson, E. Busse K M. Witt, A. Jindra Middle Row: R. l-lalbaclc, C. Forsberg, E. Parrott, L. Wolff, D. Myron Back Row: P. Mann, L. Guenther, J. Robinson, C. Van Roo, M. Flanagan, W. Rousey, K. Ryan Not in Picture: V. McNaughton, B. Connors, E. Larlcin AGRICULTURAL STUDENT CCUNCIL OFFICERS President ....................... EILEEN BUSSE Vice-President ..... ......... E MILY LARKIN Secretary ....... ........ J AV l-l. NELSON Treasurer ...... ...... L lLLlAlNl MCGILVRA MEMBERS SENKDRS: Eileen Busse, Bernard Connors, Marv Flanagan, Clwarles Forsberg, Emily Larlcin, Virginia McNauglwton, Delbert Myron, Edward Parrott, Jean Robinson, Willa Rousey, Katlwleen Ryan, Leonard Wolff. JUNIORS: Jessie l-lamilton, Lillian McGilvra, Pliyllis Mann, Clwester Van Roo, Mildred Witt. SOPHOMORES: Lois Cuuentlwer, Riclward l'lalbaclc, Alvin Jindra. llie Agricultural Student Council is a co- ordinating body composed of representatives of all tlie organizations on tlie College ot Agriculture campus. The Council sponsors tlie Walk-Around, Spring Picnic, and tlsie annual Milk Can Award to two outstanding students in tlie College ol Agriculture. It lwas initiated tlie Agricultural Council War Memorial Student Loan Fund, and lias placed special empliasis on revising tlie curriculum in tlie scliools ot lwome economics and agriculture. llwrougli tlie activity tee card system, tlwe Ag Council allots money to tlie various clubs, and integrates tlieir activities. Currently, tlie Council lias been worl4ing towards bridging tlie gap between tlie ag campus and activities on tlwe l1iIl . 2.9