Colorado College - Nugget Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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CA 9%e PIKEX PEAK NUG MIMELTEIEM M NDRED T M I Department of Romance Languages Headed by Professor Charles T. Latimer, the De- partment of Romance Languages is becoming more and more popular with the students of Colorado College. Because of the variety of its courses, ranging from begin- ning classes to conversational and more advanced literary courses, the department draws an increasingly large number of majors each year. Many courses in French and Spanish are offered, besides several courses in Italian and German, giving the students of Colorado College ,, , . r 11 r Prof. Latimer the advantage of all tour. Since all of the instructors have been abroad, the courses are presented in a form and accent acquired only from study or travel in that respective country. Department of History In addition to its regular work of teaching, the De- partment of History has continued to show its interest in research work. Professor W. C. Binkley, the chair- man, intends to spend the summer in Texas, gathering material for his History of the Republic of Texas, much of which is already finished. Professor Archer B. Hulbert completes this year 2.5 years of college teaching, during which time he has written 36 books, edited 27 others, and contributed countless Prof. Binkley magazine articles. Assistant Professor J. C. Russell completed, before his resignation in January, two studies on thirteenth century literary activities. Instructor L. W. Fuller is doing work toward his doctor ' s degree. Paul E. Boucher Ph. D., Rice Institute Physics Elinor D. Breeze A. M., New York U. Classics Edith C. Bramhall Ph. D., Pennsylvania Political Science James W. Crowell A. M., Haverford Romance Languages Vera H. Buck A. M., Colorado College Romance Languages 23

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rsi i rvi E. t r Department of English Prof. Goodenough The most outstanding contribution of the English department this year has been the inauguration of a three-course instead of a two-section plan in Freshman English. Students are grouped on the basis of their in- telligence-test scores and given instruction in that material which best suits their individual need. In this wav much repetition is avoided, and the experiment has been voted a decided success by the department heads. For the first time, Colorado College has a praise- worthy literary magazine, the Centurion. It is sponsored by this department to replace the timeworn literary section in the Tiger, and gives student talent a setting appropriate to its merit. Department of Mathematics The Mathematics Department has been busy ad- justing its program to fit the new choices in freshman mathematics. It is also engaged, with the mathematicians throughout the state, in preparing for the meeting in Boulder next August of the two national mathematics societies. Early last fall Professor Sisam attended the Inter- national Mathematical Society at Bologna, Italy, before which he presented the results of some of his investigations. He also has delivered several addresses on mathematical topics throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Dean Lovitt is writing a book on the Elements of Statistical Method. Professor Albright is planning for a large summer school. Miss Hood received her Master ' s degree last June. Miss Belschner plans to obtain hers this June. Prof. Sisam W. Lewis Abbot Ph. D., Pennsylvania Sociology Guy H. Albright A. M., Harvard Mathematics Otis A. Barnes Ph. D„ Illinois Chemistry Willi Ph Martha C. Belschner A. B., Colorado College Mathematics AM C. BlNKLEY D., California History 22

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GGET e: e: m IRT Y -u Department of Philosophy and Psychology To plumb the inner depths of the unfathomed mental heritage of man, the sciences of philosophy and psychology have sprung up; and in the courses offered by this de- partment, under the instruction of Professors Wilm and Ellis, the student finds a wealth of new viewpoints, and a broader outlook upon the many problems which are as yet unsolved. One of these problems on which students in the de- partment are working is the study of mental growth, and it is hoped that within the next few years Colorado College can present a workable solution to the scientific world. Ill Prof. Wilm 3 . S Coburn Library Death has removed from our midst one of the most loved and oldest members of the entire faculty, Mr. Manly D. Ormes. A friend to all, students, faculty, and townspeople, he merited indeed the confidence and esteem accorded him. Better fitted for the position than any other living person, Miss Louise Kampf, Dr. Ormes ' assistant for the past few years, has been appointed Librarian and is discharging the duties of the office in the highly capable manner which has always characterized her work. The most recent gift to Coburn Library is an excellent private collection of books and music, bequeathed it by the late Leslie Skelton. Albert H. Daehler A. P. R. Drucker A. B., Illinois A. M., Chicago English Business Frank W. Douglas Ph. D., Cornell Chemistry Amanda M. Ellis A. M., Iowa English William F. Earle M. B. A., Harvard Business 24