Bucknell University - L Agenda Yearbook (Lewisburg, PA)

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EDUCATION The Department of Education, besides merely instructing, takes charge of the Bucknell teacher training program which integrates and guides the students in preparation for their future professional activities. Opportunity is offered in com- mercial work as well as the regular aca- demic curriculum. A course in practice teaching is pre- sented both m the winter and summer sessions in which prospective teachers find adequate practical experience in the nearby school systems. In addition, the Department of Education maintains a teacher placement bureau for the benefit of Bucknell graduates. Sealed — Davis. Harriman. Standing — Sauvain. Voris. First row — Gcil. Musscr. Plant. Dcrr. Second row — Blum. Humphreys, Peters. Sitarsky. Reno. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education at Bucknell is car- ried on through the natural program . The students are given an opportunity to take part in any one of a large number of sports. In order to give each student a fundamental knowledge of the various American sports, however, everyone is encouraged to participate in a wide vari- ety of athletic contests instead of con- centrating in any one field. Furthermore, the student is taught the value of carry over sports through the medium of in- tercollegiate and intramural competition. He is made to realize the importance that proper physical activity has in later life. In the intramural program, sports- manship, honor, and their related virtues are given great consideration. There are excellent facilities for all sports, to make an 80% participation in the program possible. Nineteen

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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

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PHILOSOPHY PSYCHOLOGY RELIGION AND ART First roa ' — Bond. Dyer. Shinier. Second roLC — Gummo. Harriman, Godcharlcs. At Bucknell, one general course in philosophy is required of all students en- rolled in the liberal arts course, in order that they may cultivate a philosophical outlook. More advanced courses are offered m logic and ethics. Dr. William Shimer, Dean of the Faculty and Secre- tary of United Chapt ers of Phi Beta Kappa, heads this department. The De- partment of Religion, headed by Dr. Charles Bond, offers a major in theology. The Student Christian Association, well- known for its outstanding program of re- ligious activities, University Chapel, and Student Church are important factors in the religious life of the Bucknell student. The Bucknell Department of Art, headed by Blanchard Gummo, offers courses in the history and theory of art, and in ac- tual drawing and painting. The psy- chology division, directed by Dr. Philip Harriman, presents a complete study of the human mind. By analyzing the apti- tudes of students, this department en- ables them to select the most appropriate vocation. MUSIC The Music Department at Bucknell is composed of an excellent faculty, who strive to contribute to the cultural aspect of education and provide a background for students who wish to continue music professionally after leaving the Univer- sity. Supplying personal supervision, the members of this faculty present oppor- tunities for self-expression to the serious music student. The band, orchestra, glee clubs, choruses, and church choirs are closely integrated in both University and civic life. Courses in music are accepted toward a degree. First row — Jenkin.s. Melrose. Second roa ' — McRae. Stolz. Cook. Gics. Stickncy. Twenty 5 ' 6. • - ?v: ff.