Cumberland University - Phoenix Yearbook (Lebanon, TN)

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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Herman Nokhs. B.A.. Th.B., M.A.. Ph.D. Charles Oseorne. B.A.. LL.B. A new day has dawned in the business world for the young person who is prepared. He finds himself in a strategic position at gradua- tion to grasp opportunities that otherwise would be denied him. In hnc with this fact. Cumberland ' s School of Business Administraticn has planned its courses in order lo prepare effectively its stu- ilenls for practical business experience. Courses arc ofFcrcd in basic economic theories and busi- ness law. as well as in accounting, shorthand, typing. Business English, and bookkeeping. Professors in this department arc Dr. Her- man Nokes and Prof. Charles Osborne. Nokes merged his own Lebanon Business School with Cumberland last fall following the resignation of Prof. Robert W. Pentz. Jr. Nokes has been an instructor at Duke and SMU. He also teaches a class in History. Osborne, a Cumber- land graduate, also teaches Political Science. Students who take advantage of these courses are enabled to manage their affairs more efficiently and practice sound ethics in the upbuilding of their community. Thus a contribution lo ihe citizenship of our nation is made from this de- partment each year. TYt ING CLASS

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DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION The Department c( Rcligicn lost its great and belo cd head in February when Dr. W. P. Bone, for forty-eight years an instruetor of Bible at the college, died. Dr. Bone remained at his post until mid-Novenibcr. when his last illness began. As lecturers in the Department. Mrs. Mary Owen Holmes. Dr. D. M. Harrison. Rev. C. L. Overturf and Rev. H. T. Tipps were secured. Mrs. Holmes is teaching Bible. Elder Overturf is teaching Greek. Dr. Harrison taught Sociology for the second quarter, with Rev. Tipps taking this class for the rest of the year. Seeking to introduce to students the best theory and practice in the field of Christian re- ligious education, special emphasis is placed upon a science and philosophy of education both cre- ative and consistent with evangelical Christian- ity. C. L. Overturf. B.A. MARY Owen Holmes. B.A. H. T. Tipps. B.S., M.A. HISTORY DEPARTMENT HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT In this world at war. it is essential that col- lege students, future citizens of a new. peaceful world, study and understand the background ol the international events appearing in daily head- lines. Why is America menaced today? Why did .Japan fight for the Allies in 1918 and fight against them todays ' How did Hitler master the minds of the German people? What relation does Bismarck bear to the fall of Sing.iporc. ' ' An understanding of these things and many others is necessary for intelligent world citizens. The history department, beaded by Dean R. B. Stone, assisted by Dr. Herman Nokes and Dr. Luther Pfluegcr. is admirably qualified to fulfil this aim. General survey courses arc taught for the first two years, supplemented by more special courses for the upper classes, such as Latin American Hisrorv. History of Recent Europe, and Organization for Defense. Dean Stone is sponsor of the International Relations Club, which is in charge of the Civilian Morale Pro- gram in the student body. A scientific knowledge of the home and its practical problems is now regarded as essential in a well-rounded education for girls. Respond- ing to this demand. Cumberland Univer.sitf em- phasizes the greatly improved department of Home Economics, directed by Mrs. Louise Heintz. who also teaches Fine Arts. There are attractive and well-equipped rooms for cooking and sewing. Courses offered by this department may lead to a degree of B.S. The subjects may also be elected as part of the requirements leading to a general diploma. The courses in this departinent include hoino cookery and table service, household manage- ment, advanced cooking, home nursing, dress- making, and interior decorating. Students in the department have many op- portunities to demonstrate their skill, both in- dividually and in the Home Ec Club.

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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT ALL-AMERICAN COLLEGIAN STAFF. 194 1 The English Department, headed by Miss Mabel Jones and Professor V. A. Sydenstrickcr, consists of courses in Composition and Litera- ture. The elementary courses are taught by Miss Jones, who has done graduate work at Columbia University, while the more advanced courses, which give a broader view of specific fields, are taught by Prof. Sydenstrickcr, who has completed all requirements for a Ph.D. de- gree. The department sponsors The Quill, creative English club, which is devoted to the purpose of inspiring original work. The club has held many interesting meetings during the year, and published one issue of The Collegian. The English Department acts in part as a training ground for staff members of the school paper. The Collegian has been recognized as one of the best in the country, winning All- American honors in Associated College Press competition in 1 Q4 1 , MABni. JONHS, B.A.. M.A. V. A. SVDtNSTklCKLH, B.A,, MA.