Colorado College - Nugget Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

Page 29 text:

Ofr PIKES PEAK NUGGET NINETEEN H U M D R E D T W E N T V NINE Department of Biblical Literature The work in this department is wholly elective, for the most part open to all students, and arranged in semester courses throughout, so that the student with time and inclination may enter the work of any semester without the necessity of continuing the work for a full year in order to receive credit. In 1927-28 courses were offered in Biblical Introduc- tion, Life of Christ, Biblical Literature, Greek New Testament, Principles of Jesus, Early Church History (to end of fourth century), and History of Religion. All courses are taught without sectarian bias, for their world content in religious and moral values. In addition to the work in the college, lectures totaling more than five courses were given in the city. Dr. McMuriry Department of History Prof. Hulbert Aside from the regular teaching, the members of the department of History have been active in research work. Professor Hulbert has collected material enough for nine volumes of the proposed twenty-six volume collection of documents concerning Western History. Professor Bink- ley is continuing his work on the Histoiy of the Republic of Texas. Assistant Professor Russell, a new addition to the department, published in the magazine In Speculum an article on Henry Avranches, an International Poet. In the Colorado College Studies, he has published three short studies on Medieval Intellectual Activities. At present, he is translating a medieval grammar from Latin to English. Department of Philosophy and Psychology The department of Philosophy and Psychology has been considerably strengthened since last year by the addition to its staff of Dr. Robert S. Ellis, who carries the various courses in psychology, with the exception of a one year course, Principles of Psychology, conducted by Dr. Wilm. Dr. Ellis is the author of a monograph, Standardizing Teachers ' Examinations and the Distri- bution of Class Marks, and has in the press another volume, The Psychology of Individual Differences, (Appleton). Dr. Wilm has in preparation a new volume, rr . Prof. Wilm Instinct and Intelligence, which is the second volume of his recent book, The Theories of Instinct. These books are being published by the Yale University Press. 23

Page 28 text:

Pfo PIKES PEAK NUGGET NINETEEN HUNDRED TWENTV NINE Mr. Ormes Coburn Library The Coburn Library, which was opened in March, 1894, has seen many changes. This year, the most notable one was the opening of the library for students who wished to study at night. In addition to other im- portant purchases, the librarian has continued collecting material on Western History. The last addition was a collection of the private laws of the Territory of Kansas. This contains interesting charters for stage lines, toll gates, and other pioneer projects. The next change hoped for is a new building where there will be ample space for all trie books which, for the present have to be stored. There was one cnange in the library personnel: Beatrice Sims was granted a leave of absence and will return in September. Helen Trumbull has taken her place. Miss Ruth Edwards has also been added to the staff, having charge of the library in the evening. Department of Mathematics The senior members of the department of Mathe- matics have been active this year in writing. Professor Sisam has published a book, Recent Advances in Alge- braic Geometry, in co-operation with several other mathematicians. He, by special request, will read a paper, as a delegate of the American Mathematical Society, at the International Mathematical Congress at Bolgona, Italv, this summer. Professor Lovitt, besides contributing widely to mathematical journals, has written a book entitled Mathematics in Business. Professor Albright has continued to make curves showing distribution of grades. Prof. Sisam Prof. Clark Department of Business The Judson M. Bemis Department of Business Ad- ministration and Banking has just completed a very active and successful year. The department was headed this year by Professor L. Funston Clark, taking the place of Professor Drucker, who is on a leave of absence. The department continued its custom of taking groups of students to neighboring cities to study at first hand the activities of large industrial and mercantile enterprises carried on there. All of the classes in business, economics, and socio- logy this year had a surprisinglv large increase in enrollment figures over those of last year. 13 31

Page 30 text:

-TV O. Ofo PIKES PEAK NUGGET NINETEEN HUNDRED T W E N T V NINE • Prof. Douglas Department of Chemistry Once known as The Black Art, since its achieve- ments were shrouded in much secrecy, and considered akin to witchcraft, Chemistry is now on a basis easily comprehensible to the layman. Great industries have grown up around one process, while even nations have become important thru the application of Chemistry to their industries. Because of skillful instruction and advanced methods, Colorado College stands at the top in the list of institutions giving this science. With recent times presenting many wonderful things, and the future promising still greater developments in this line, Chemistry may be said to command a truly great horizon with tremendous reward for its masters. Department of Physics Professor P. E. Boucher and E- V. Martin are in charge of the physics department. Courses are given in electricity and magnetism, optics and light, dynamos and motors, X-Rays, photographs, illumination, radio and vacuum tubes, and radioactivity. Besides the regular laboratory and class work, some work in connection with photo-voltaic effect and some work concerning the cathode fall of potential inflames by Professor Boucher has been in progress. All the major students have been well placed for the coming year. Prof. Boucher Prof. Gilmore Department of Biology Colorado College offers an unsurpassed course of study in the Biological Sciences. Ranking among the foremost in this line of endeavor, it offers an excellent opportunity for pre-medical training or biological work of any sort. All kinds of courses dealing with plant and animal life are included under this one big head. From General Biology to Research Problems in Biology, a myriad of subjects are open to every student, underclassman to post-graduate. The general field for this type of work is great, with astounding possibilities for the trained worker, while at the same time it is a pleasant and inter- esting occupation. J33G 24