Bucknell University - L Agenda Yearbook (Lewisburg, PA)

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First rou, ' — Gogatc. Nimkoff, Crook. Gathlngs Second rou ' — Karraker, Peterson. Page. Oliphant. SOCIAL SCIENCE The courses offered by this department are divided into four main divisions: eco- nomics, sociology, history, and political science. Its purpose is to study the en- vironment and the social influences which govern man ' s life, as well as to de- cipher the story of the human struggle through the ages. Those students who are training in the fields of law or public service find here an opportunity to learn much of governmental activity as well as the existing sociological conditions. Hon- orary organizations established for ex- cellent work in Social Science include Kappa Phi Kappa, Kappa Delta Epsilon, Delta Mu Delta, and Pi Sigma Alpha. COMMERCE AND EINANCE The degree of Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Finance may be obtained by completing the required work in any one of the three divisions of the Com- merce and Finance Department: the Gen- eral Business Course, the Secretarial Course, or the Commercial Education Course. Because of the wide scope of this de- partment the student is presented with the many and varied operations of mod- ern business in addition to acquiring a solid foundation of the fundamental eco- nomic principles and concepts. He is made aware of the problems with which industry must cope and of the latest trends in the business world. Sealed — Sears. Eisley. Georg. Standing — Meyer, Matz. Peter- son. Biscoe. Young Seventeen

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■- -4c; ' - -v(:f -«.- -v «K- -■»■ ,• « ■ FACULTY Faculty — the word itself conjures to the mind a picture of stern men and wo- men in traditional cap and gown, who make it their task to trap the unwary stu- dent, who give out lengthy assignments, and who keep the collegian ' s nose con- tinually to the grindstone. This unhappy picture has, however, been changed by a group of understanding men and wo- men who form the faculty of Bucknell Ninety-rive Instructors Compose Bucknells Teacnin Force University. The Bucknell instructor is able to enjoy the company of the students and encourages them to visit his office for con- ferences, and informal talks. He is never too busy to give advice, aid, encourage- ment, and inspiration. Numbered am.ong the instructors at Bucknell, are well-known figures in many of the academic fields. Several are authors of widely used textbooks, and many have made definite contributions to their lines of specialization. First row — Griffith, Anthony. Irland. Garman, Shaffer. Drum. Second rote ' — Kecvil. Flinsch. Wecdcn. Kunkel. Stctkcwicz. Meyers. Miller. ENGINEERING Bucknell University offers courses in chemical, civil, electrical, and mechan- ical engineering. Of primary importance is the fact that the classes are small. This enables the insrtuctor and the student to be on a more intimate basis, thereby en- abling better and more work to be ac- complished. The first year engineering courses are identical for all students. This is a great help for the undecided student to formulate his decision as to which branch of engineering he will pursue. At the end of this year, a student is better able to decide upon his field of concen- tration. The last two years are devoted to more specialized work in the field which has been chosen. Interesting to note is the fact that all engineering stu- dents are required to attend six weeks of summer school. At this time such field work as surveying and machine shop practice are studied. A great improve- ment in the engineering department is the new engineering building completed last fall. Sixteen

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PHYSICAL SCIENCE The physical science curriculum at Bucknell has been arranged in order to give the student a broad background in mathematics, science, and the human- ities. Each year the Bucknell laboratories become better equipped, and with this equipment comes greater opportunity for the individual. Under the sub-head- ings of physics, chemistry, and physical science, twenty-tv o courses are offered. Knovi ledge in these fields opens to the student three distinct channels of em- ployment: education, industry, and gov- ernmental service. First row — Lowry, Simpson. F.iglcy. Second row — Miller, T. Meyer. Matson. Lcgault. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE The biological science department has greatly distinguished itself; for, of the students applying for admis- sion to medical school, approximately nine-tenths are admitted. In its well- equipped laboratories are studied the scientific principles which regulate the functions of living organisms, the causes and prevention of disease, and the the- ories which may some day lead to the perfection of the human race. MATHEMATICS Under the capable instruction of these professors a complete field of mathe- matics is available for the students at Bucknell. For those who intend to teach mathematics or find that mathematics is the prime requisite for their chosen pro- fession, the department offers courses from the most elementary to those deal- ing with the most advanced and complex theories. Students enrolled in other courses find that some mathematics is desirable for a more comprehensive education. Hcrrold. Hystcr. Rice. Sicwart. First row — Gold. Richardson. Drum. Second row — McCre.idic. Benson, Miller Eighteen