Daemen University - Summit Yearbook (Amherst, NY)

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 The more serious aspects of the social nature of man are explored in an advanced sociology course. Sociology Through the social sciences man studies man as an individual and as a member of a social group. The soci- ology concentration offers the student an intelligent and fundamentally Christian approach to the nature, personality and development of man. Concepts and ideals from the Catholic viewpoint combine with the techniques of research and case study to prepare the student for her work in the community. Pat Wilkiewicz, Joan Waldmann, Yvonne Dennis and Mary Kay McCracken prepare to discuss possible approaches to slum clearance. Future opportunities in social work please prospective members of that concentration in introduction to sociology. Mr. Bane si conducts the senior sociology pro- seminar in a discussion of their research project on dating.

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With Petrina Saia providing the accompani- ment, Father Palotai directs a muted chorus of ”The Lily’s Lamenf’ by Cowell. Music Tchaikowsky once said that die apprehen- sion of the beauties revealed to us through music is not transitory but a perpetual recon- cilement to life.” In recognition of this, the members of the music concentration examine representative works of the master composers for a further insight into this universal language. Coupled with this theoretical train- ing, practical, creative applications are made both instrumentally and vocally. Virginia Schmidt and Helen Miskell take note of Joanne Cosgrove’s interpretation in music theory. Beethoven joins Miss Seeger and the senior music majors in appreciation of Jane Averill’s rendition of his Moonlight Sonata.” Freshmen summarize their ideas on Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony.”

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Social Studies Spanish students watch as Shirley Hawk, under Mr. Paolini’s direction, writes her version of Rosa’s visit on the blackboard. Carolyn Hamlett, Elizabeth Martin and Alice Henel examine data for their pro-seminar project. Language Through concentrated study of a dissimilar culture, a student comes to understand and appreciate the ideals of a people and to realize their influence on our own civilization. This international breadth of thought, the familiarity with the idioms and literature of a foreign tongue, also aids in a student’s proficiency in her own language. fean Arns provokes history students’ interest as they discuss her paper on the rise of the medieval universities. Comprenez-vous?” Mr. Hannotte pauses a moment in his French translation, for the benefit of freshmen students. Through a knowledge of time and people past, a student is more fully equipped to deal with time and people present and future. In the wide field of social studies, man views man as an individual and as a member of a social group. The student becomes more aware of the manifold influence which she can have in the world by intelligently and constructively partici- pating in its work. Her courses are directly concerned with preparing her for social contacts after college, guiding her in the trends and molds of daily life.