DePauw University - Mirage Yearbook (Greencastle, IN)

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Peonies and Principles Dr. E. Ritchie gives an impromptu lecture to Mr. W. Asbell, Mrs. Ethei Morgan,M r. O. P. MGnseH, and Jack Graham, student lab assistant. Dr. 0. H. Smith, head of the Physics Department. Physics principles and their relationships to everyday life form the basis of study in the physics department. In addition, the more technical aspects of the Field, such as electronics, photoelectricity, X-roys, and rcdio-cctivity are introduced to the student, along with practical lab experience. Plants, From the highest and most weII-developed member of the seed group to the most primitive cell are surveyed carefully by those working in the Botany department as they actucmy trace their ovorite peonyk growth in their greenhouse. Dre T. G. Yuncker, head of the Botany Department. Dr. W. H. Welch works with Mr. K. A. Wagner, the newest member of the Botany Department. Q6

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Dr. Lisger Eckhardt, head of the Philosophy Department. Dr. D. K. Andrews and Dre C P Hilde- brand, philosophy and bible pro- fessors, discuss current philosoph- ical literature. Training the mind to understand nature and her immediate ends, chemistry and philosophy cooperate in giving DePouw students a foundation to understanding the world Forces. Whether these Forces be products of chemical compounds, cap- able of being broken down into component parts, or of intricate phiIOSOphicol compounds interpreted and taught by trained discriminating minds DePouw students are imbued with the idea of understanding, and understanding depends upon historical knowledge for a true Focus. Thus philosophy not only teaches the phil- osophical tendencies of present times but examines the lives of the ufathers of philosophy. Chemistry, in order to give the student valid bases For Future progress, studies not only the ancient discoveries but present-doy improved methods. How the World Goes 'Round Dr. M. C. Kloetzel and Dr. J. M. Fulmer experiment with the ele- ments ,in the chemistry lab. Dr. J. L. Riebsomer, head of the Chemistry Department. 25

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Surveys for Perspective Dr. W. W. Carson, head of the History Department. Seated for $sclussion are Dr. W. C. Russell, Dr. C. G. Pierson, and Dr. H. W o tmer. S ince so much of the explanation and understanding of the world's events today is found in the happenings of the post, the history department has much to offer the student who is interested in world aFFoirs. Whether learning how the First cove-dwellefs society developed into our modern one, the historical basis of our own country, or the congenital characteristics of our allies, the history student goinsl through his knowledge of other countries, a broader toleration and understanding. Dr. L. M. Jones, head of the Sociology Department. Dr. W. . Mother utters woeful com- mentuponosociologicolproblemt 27