Chicago State University - Emblem Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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ART Ruth M. Dyrud Howard K. Morse The purpose of CTC ' s colorfvil Art De- partment is well-defined in the following statement by Mr. Geilen, Director of the department. Art is an activity of mankind that is in response to a f inda- mental and natural demand of human nature. Therefore, it becomes a neces - sary requirement in any well-balanced educational program. Because of the efforts of the early Presidents of the Chicago Teachers College, the Art De- partment has a well-established fionction in the training program of the College. All students are required to take four semester hours in which the aim is to further the students ' active and effective participation in art, both from the stand- point of personal accomplishments, and the ability to teach this subject success- fully in the elementary schools of Chicago. The department also offers a minor sequence for those. wishing to specialize. KINDERGARTEN - PRIMARY Ellen M. Olson Dorothy E. Willy The outstanding increase in population of children of kindergarten-pri- mary age has centered attention on the area of early childhood educa- tion. Chicago Teachers College is doing its best to meet the challenge by giving intensive courses to provide kindergarten-primary certifi- cates for upper elementary teachers. Many unas signed teachers are now taking advantage of the intensive coui ses which are offered at this time.

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MUSIC Elizabeth R. Hennessey Blythe Owen Music hath charm and the Music Department has added much charm to life at the college. This has been done through its courses, its or- chestra, choir, and most recently through its recorded listening hour. During this hour of musical appreciation, programs of classical and semi-classical recordings have been presented twice daily for the plea- sure of all students.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION Gertrude Byrne Pep and effervescence are the characteristics of the Physical Education Department, Always operating on a capacity schedule they, nevertheless, find time to cooperate with all other school departments in presenting assembly programs and demonstra- tions . This year the faculty and students of the Department produced a scintillating revue, Prelude in P.E. Minor . The revue grew out of a skit presented between halves at the Homecoming basketball game. Kansas City was the site of the National Physical Education Convention. The Depart- ment sent fourteen teachers and students as representatives. Dancing at the Pan-American assembly, always a high spot in the program, was ar- ranged by the Physical Education Department. The Department has a threefold purpose. First, it provides a professional curriculum for students who wish to prepare themselves for fuUtime teaching of health and phy- sical education. Second, it provides courses necessary for the classroom teacher in health education, first aid, and physical education. Third, it provides opportunities for participation in leisure time and recreational activities. The latter are sponsored by the W.A.A. and the M.A.A. An intra-mural and inter -collegiate program is also offered.