Brown University - Liber Brunensis Yearbook (Providence, RI)

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Seated-Rothemich, Miss Kernan., Miss Petki, Smith, Professor Western, Curtis. Miss Andrews. Mavberg, Miss Sisson. Standing Wood, Lippitt, Marshall. MATHEMATICS CLUB The Mathematics Club has been contin- uously active since its founding in 1915. The purpose of the organi- zation is to foster in- terest in Mathema:ics among undergraduates through a program of meetings devoted to the Leroy Peckham exposition of mathe- matical topics not ordinarily covered in standard courses. This provides an opportunity for stu- dents to prepare and present talks on mathe- matical subjects. In addition. guest speakers frequently give talks on fundamental ideas from an advanced viewpoint. The Mathematics Club provides the occasion for students and faculty members with mutual interests to become better acquainted and to dis- cuss problems informally. A social period with refreshments follows each mee:ine. and outines are held periodically. Student membership in the Club numbers about forty-five. The administration of the Club's affairs is vested in a Committee on Program and Arrangements. of which Leroy Peckham is Chairman. and Howard G. Smith is Treasurer. Members of the Commitiee are Thelma Andrews. Philip Bray. Kenneth Crowe. Philip Curtis. Ann Herry. Robert Kotlen and Donald Nolan. Pro- fessor D. W. representative, Western is the Club's faculty

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Front RowPatience, Anagnostopoulos, Harris, Miss Ryan. Crowther, Parker, Perry, Sabol. Back Row-Hindersinn, Zeftel, Kinne, Turner, Jacoby. Economov. CHEMISTRY CLUB The Chemistry Club was formed in 1920. It originated as a frater- nal organization. spe- cifically designed for Sc.B. candidates. Dean Arnold. then a Chem- istry professor. and Mr. William Cady were in- strumental in the in- Milton Crowther ception of the Club. At present the Club has thirty-eight active members, representine both Brown and Pem- broke. The Club officers are: Milton Crowther. President: George Huse. Vice-President: Eileen Ryan, Secretary: and Gilbert Parker. Treasurer. Under the capable guidance of Dr. Clapp. the Club's faculty adviser. meetings are held every other Friday evening at the Metcalt Au- ditorium. A typical meeting consists of an ad- dress by someone well qualified in the field of Chemistry or an allied science. followed by re- freshments served in the club room. Outings are held at the Brown Reservation each vear. The Chemistry Club is a student affiliate of the American Chemical Society. many members of the society attending gatherings of the Brown Club. The ohiective of the Club is to create a fraternal bond among students whose interests lie in the field of Chemistry.

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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS The Brown Chapter of the American So- ciety of Civil Engi- neers endeavors to aftord an opportunity for members of Civil Engineering classes 1o become acquainted. to promote a spirit of congeniality among Lester Karstadt them. to acquaint them with topics of interest to Civil Engineering siu- dents through the medium of addresses by com- petent speakers. and to foster the development of a professional spirit. The chapter has held smokers. and holds an annual picnic at the Reservation. Development of professional interest. however. is the chapter's most important function. The organization visils industrial establishments and follows the proe- ress of many construction projects throughout the state. Officers of the chapter are Lester Karstadt. President: John Nowell. Secretary: and R. F. Martin. Treasurer. Professor Iranklin O. Rose acts in the capacity of faculty adviser. Front Row-Stacy. Pyper. Nowell. Vennerbeck. Karstadt. Favino. Martin. Holmes. Back Rou O Brien. Bell, Pinero. Beckworth. Nickerson, Coutu, Avery, Benander.