Bucknell University - L Agenda Yearbook (Lewisburg, PA)

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ENGLISH First rou. ' — Thciss. Robbins, Gregory. Smith. Second rou, ' — Brcmbcck. Still- man. Martin. Hallinc. Oliver. The twenty-one courses which the Eng- lish department offers to Bucknell stu- dents cover the entire field of literature and composition. It is the purpose of the department to instill within the student some of the wisdom and philosophy of past ages which is revealed in the great literature of the world. Here also are set forth the principles of composition and rhetoric which will prove of great value to any student. FOREIGN LANGUAGES French, German, Latin. Spanish, and Greek are the foreign languages offered at Bucknell. Emphasis was placed, this year, on class discussion of the use of the particular language being studied in the world of today and its influence on the war in Europe. Delta Phi Alpha, na- tional honorary German fraternity, is the only foreign language fraternity at Buck- nell. It is under the direction of Professor Frantz. first rou, ' — Ballcntinc. Griffith. Frantz. Second rou, ' — Reno, Sprague. McCrossen. Twenty-one

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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.

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•t- ' tf, » ' UDENT ADMINISTRATIVE ' ' omen ' s Student Government Association Senate ■irsf roiv — Dyer. Cristadoro. Second row — Braden. Englc. Assisting and supplementing the Uni- versity administration are four student administrative groups. These groups are primarily self-dictating, with the faculty assisting only in an advisory capacity. The Student-Faculty Congress is a cen- tral organization designed to coordinate all extra-curricular and student govern- ing activities on the campus. The mem- bership of the Congress includes one fac- ulty and one student member of the vari- ous extra-curricular groups. The routine Thomas. Cooper. Steele. Symington. Greene. Chamberlain, Weibel. function of the organization includes the arrangements for Spring Festival, pep meetings, Artist Course, campus social activities, student automobiles, freshman restrictions, and the distribution of the student budget. The Women ' s Student Government As- sociation includes every woman student at Bucknell. The Senate and the newly- established House of Representatives, whose members are elected from the four classes, and which include both sorority Hoard ol Publicalion: First roiv — Theiss, Oiitman. Eislcy, Marls. Second row — Richardson. Broun. Jacobs. Page. Still- man. Thachcr. Twenty-two -ri rr . i : rp-