Adelphi University - Oracle Yearbook (Garden City, NY)

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DEPARTMENT CHAIRMEN Dr. I Iolen f.Murphy, Biology I ler world wide travel, deep understanding of iuunan nature and easy good humor make her well capable of revealing the world of science to students. Dr. Murphy makes Biology an adven- ture rather than a lask. I ler advanced students can testify readily of her willingness to give freely of her time to the discussion of any troubles which they may have. 1 Dr. Murphy Dr. Baravelle Dr. Herman Von Baraimlle. Mathe- matics llis dynamic personality shat- ters the mysteries connec ted wi ill the world of science. Not willing to confine himself. Dr. Baravalle is always willing to correlate the world s of art and science. Mrs. Margaret T. Shay. Nursing Her reorganization of Adelphi s School of Nursing has brought it closer to the realization of a long sought goal—that of producing a truly well-educated Regis- tered Nurse. Mrs. Shay Dk. Ellis Dr. Goldsmith Dr. Lillian A. Izllis. Chemistry A quiet reserve, brilliant mind and natural humor give Dr. Ellis all the requirements for making chemistry comprehensible to her students. She is fully capable of her responsibilities as department chairman. Dr. Norris W. Goldsmith. Physics Professor Goldsmith's twinkling eyes be- tray his ability for spontaneous good humor and tin enlivenment of the New- tonian theory and physical law. In Dr. Goldsmith vitality and professional so briety go hand in hand. 17

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There is a great difference in feeling toward our academic life when we look hack and begin to see that there is a tangible result being formed out of what seemed to be a hodge-podge of term papers, lab science courses, concerts, trips to the museums of art and those seemingly unending sociology readings. Yes, we can begin to see that those hours spent tracing a drop of blood, searching for source material, listening for theme and variation, attempting to fathom the bio-social approach to man s problems or deliberating on what are the values and functions of certain works of art have been worthwhile. Al- though we may not appreciate or enjoy all these, we can also begin to see that there are some who possess that same disinterest or patient toleration of our own chosen field; and we, in turn, become more tolerant. Even if this be the only result of our short look back, we have come a long way since that first theme we wrote on what we thought was wrong with the present-day system of higher education. Having acquired this understanding of the interest and disinterest of others, we now have some understanding of the prime aim of a liberal education—to make us appreciate and be tolerant of native and foreign cultures. A rain of books and not a rain of bombs is the surest way to complete freedom.

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SCHOOL OF NURSING I In Adelphi College School ol Nursing is designed lo develop in each young woman the trails necessary' lo render llie hest possible nursing service lo society. Slic learns lo cope calmly will» emergencies, and lo adapt herself lo any situation Ili.it may arise. A true concern for and understanding of each of her patients is a quality that Adelphi nurses have developed. I he affiliation of the S hool «I Nursing with different hospitals in the surrounding communities provides the student with diversified points of view giving her well- rounded experience and knowledge. I he program in nursing covers four years and leads lo a Ba helor of Science degree and a diploma in nursing. In thk Classroom 18