Chicora College for Women - Nods and Becks Yearbook (Columbia, SC)

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ACADEMICS OF QUEENS This year, as every year, Queens has made additions and alterations in several fields to benefit the student in her learning process. In the realm of science, Queens received an $8,000 grant from the Atomic Energy Commission for the purchase of radiation counting equipment. Dr. McEvven, who did bio- chemical research at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, for two sum- mers, helped obtain this grant. Added to the science depart- ment were also new microscopes, new teaching models, and balances for chemistry. Independent study in a field which particularly interests a student is encouraged at Queens. Seven students partici- pated in this program in science, for instance. Two did ex- perimentation and research in bacteriology, two in marine biology, two in radiation, and one in embryology. Another special science activity is offered by the college in August. Dr. Febon, professor of biology, is assisted by Prof. Alex Marsh of Coker College in instructing a small group of Queens students in a general study of marine life at Pawleys Island, South Carolina. I he English department was completely revamped. Un- der the new title Literature and English Composition, this department now offers courses in “Existentialism in Litera- ture,’ “The Ballad, “Linguistics,’’ “Literary Criticism,’’ and has strengthened many points of its overall program. At the beginning of the second semester, the music de- partment was moved to the former Harris residence, which has been renovated. These temporary headquarters will be maintained until the completion of the new Fine Arts Build- ing. The proposed Fine Arts Building will have a large auditorium to seat 1100, a small auditorium for concerts and recitals, 25 practice rooms, 16 studios, a large listening room with booths, and a storage room for instruments. Dr. Pohlman’s sociology class discusses the results of questionnaires on marriage, race relations, and small-town crimes. With the Horseback Riding Activity Hour, Queens can produce ‘‘First Ladies” if Vassar can! Page Twenty-two

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First rou: Linda Mackintosh, Margaret Walters, Lou Second rote: Pat Stell. Mar Campbell, Sula Evans, Carolyn Shelley, Betsy Hutchins, Merry kilner. Fhinl Xisbet, Nancy Abel, lane Lawther, Li Rucker. Anne Garland, Janet Allison, Marty McDaniel, Lib Hook Suzanne Da Vega, Carolyn King, Janet Judd, Tookie Delde, rote: Eleanor Judd, Bea Upson, Diane Hallman, Maywood ORIENTATION COMMITTEE Acquainting incoming freshmen with Queens is done in a variety of ways, all of which are coordinated through Orientation Committee. I he officers of various organiza- tions comprise an Orientation Council, w hich acts as a plan ning hoard for the committee. busy Orientation W eek calendar gets the freshmen into the spirit of Queens. 1 here are faculty panels, the fash ion show by Social Committee, the RA party in the gym, the dance with Davidson after the football game, the QCA picnic. But, in reality, the Orientation Committee’s work begins months in advance of Orientation Week. In the spring, Mrs. Gebhardt selects a Freshman Advisor)’ Council. Each 'F. .C.” corresponds with her advisees throughout the summer. I o her, a freshman looks for assurance as well as for answers to her questions. It is through the Orientation Committee that the college can give each freshman, indi vidually, an inclusive and predictable picture of Queens. Page Tuent)-one

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Ginger Burch tackles a formidable calculus equation. Efficient typists prepare letters to imaginary companies. Physics students, Pam Wenham and Fi Tolley, confidently wait for their heated metal rod to expand. W ith stoic faces, these students dissect their ietal pig according to the Manual of instructions. Page Tu’cut) three