Augsburg College - Augsburgian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Miss Bertha Lillchci Grier Nicholl English Everyone has to take some course in English. Therefore, the English Department has the unique problem, and privilege, of dealing with all students and attempting to create both an in- terest and an appreciation of literature. Requirements for English credits were radically changed this year, and each student is now required to take three semes- ters of English instead of the previous two required. Several new courses such as Modern Fiction and Modern Drama were added to the course outline, and several new faces were added to the faculty. Among the activities of the English Department this year were several conferences, some of which included both student and faculty participation. Miss Anno Pederson Dr. Gerald Thorson. Department Head K. Brmcr Dahlen 20

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 Sociology Group interaction, social forces, patterns of life are all a part of the study in the sociology department. Dr. Joel Tors- tenson, as head of the department, shows a sincere interest in his students and their attempts to understand the group pro- cesses in life and to become a constructive part of society. The students in Mr. Swenson’s classes agree that his experi- ence as a probation officer adds greatly to the discussions in criminology. A new addition to the staff this year was Mrs. Belgum, who is teaching the more practical aspects of social work. As a part of the requirement for her elass, each student must participate in group work at a Settlement House. Dean Knudscn is another recent addition to the faculty. Dr. Joel Torstenson, Dr Mrlr ienl Head Olaf Swenson Dean Knudson

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New head librarian, Karlis Ozolins, lias introduced a new approach to library service. He, Mrs. Parker, and Miss I.eer have expressed the feeling that it is important to give as much service and help as they can to the students. Auto- mation has come to the library, and the personal help of the library staff can overcome the impersonal feeling one may get. Mr. Ozolins received his master’s degree in library science from the University this year. Miss Leer, assistant librarian, is also furthering her studies at the University. Miss Tangjerd, former librarian, after taking special training in archives work has begun to reorganize the Augsburg Archives. A corner of the second floor of the library has been con- verted into a devotional reading space. The comfortable chairs, the easy atmosphere, and the devotional books were made possible by a fund given in memory of Rev. Charles A. Crouch. Kristoffer Paulson Miss Agnes Tangjerd Miss Ramona Leer 21