Western Illinois University - Sequel Yearbook (Macomb, IL)

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een peo. ■ ' ! major =81, ari enables • e class- i Km- ' tunity to THE SCIENCE OF geography has a close correlation with human existence. The way in which man lives is controlled by the natural world. Man must adjust his surroundings by cooperating with nature. Research Discovers the Elements of Nature Faculty members of the Geography-Geology Department were engaged this past year in research projects such as the Travel Program in connection with the National Education Association. Three members of the staff also participated as active members of the Illinois Geographic Society. To im- prove the student-teacher relations, the department inaugu- rated a program of weekly meetings, where majors and minors have informal discussions with their instructors. Reece A. Jones Ph.D., University of North Carolina Head of the Department of Geography-Geology John R. Bergs+rom Ph.D., University of Wyoming Robert E. Gabler Ed.D., Columbia University David W. Ganyard M.A., Ohio State University 25 i

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IPT Language Study Enriches World Understanding Grace M. Sproull Ph.D., University of Chicago hiead of the Department of Foreign Language 7 Striving to contribute to the understanding between peo- ples, the Department of Foreign Language offers major work in five languages — French, German, Latin, Russian, and Spanish. A recently installed language laboratory enables students to hear and practice the language outside the class- room as well as in it. Interest in foreign languages is encour- aged in the department by giving students an opportunity to study abroad. dm Lulse A. Lenel Ph.D., University of Wisconsin Natalia Snnirnow A.M.T,, Indiana University Edmund S. Urbanski Ph.D., National University of Mexico Tra« Aiio A prov rale AS OUR WORLD grows smaller languages become more important. Through the use of the new language lab. students develop skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking the language they are studying. 24

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.Jife 1 ■ 1 Kb F f ,!- 1 i; Marcla D. Metcalf M.S., University of Wisconsin Nancy D. Neeley M.A., Columbia University Rhea Shields M.S., Purdue University Wilma Warner Ed.D., Michigan State University The Domestic Arts Sarah Miner M.S., Iowa State University of Science and Technology hlead of the Department of hlome Economics Enrich Family Living Guest lecturers provided the main agenda for the Home Economics Department this past year — Dr. Janice Smith from the University of Illinois talked on graduate work. Dr. Julia Faltinson of Iowa State spoke on Home Economics In foreign service, and Dr. June Bricker, Executive Director of the American Home Economics Association, talked on Our Professional Association. An Important event which occurred during this past year was the approval of a Home Economics degree in a Bachelor of Sciences. Plans continue In the Department for a new building to house its classrooms.