DePauw University - Mirage Yearbook (Greencastle, IN)

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Dr. H. Youse, Dr. T. Yuncker, Dept. Hcadg Dr. W. Welch. BOTANY BACTER - OLOGY DePauw's Botany and Bacteriology Department has two recognized authorities in those fields on its staff. Dr. Truman G. Yuncker is a world authority on para- sitic plants, specimens of which he has collected from all parts of the globe. Dr. Winona Welch is a recog- nized authority on mosses. She has a collection of over 15,000 species. Dr. VVelch and Dr. Yunker are in charge of DePauw's Herbarium, a collection of dried and preserved plants which is reputed to be the best in the Midwest. Many of the specimens are 100 to 150 years oldg and there is a total of approximately 80,000 varieties in the collection. The Universityis greenhouse is under the supervision of Dr. Howard Youse and contains plants representing 15 years of work. They are used both for teaching and for experimental purposes. The specific goal of these students examining minute plant matter in a botany lab is unknown, but one can rest assured they will take with them a working knowledge of that science. 26

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ART DEPARTMEN Art students are offered eighty hours of work, of which forty hours are allowed toward graduation. Sen- iors are able to take a special art projects course enab- ling them to specialize in the held of their choice for one year. Gther courses are offered in print making, design and color, ceramics, and figure drawing, as well as classes in art history for those abundant in interest but lacking in talent. These areas prepare the art major for work in the fine arts, commercial art, the teaching profession, all injfnitum. Despite the handicap of walking distance to the Art Building and inadequate exhibition space, the depart- ment has consistently improved its rating in national contests of student art talent, The time and space dilemma will be resolved, how- ever, after the completion of the new library, at which time the old structure will be taken over by the Art Department. As for the present, students can be found at all hours of the day or night working seriously over their drawing boards, canvasses or ceramic wheels from the third floor to the basement. The Union Building is the site for exhibits of many of the works executed by students. Besides being shown here, representations of talent are entered in numerous local, state, and national contests with many junior Picasscs being awarded prizes and recognition. The slide collection of the department is one of the largest in the nation for a university of this size. Mr. VVinsey has added many of the photographs of original paintings during his numerous trips abroad. Art students Barbara Dixon, Dave Alvis, and Judy Camp- bell study nature first hand. Mr, Reid Winsey, Art De- partment Head, examines slides for his Art History classes. Mr. R. Winscy, Dept. Head Miss H. Leon, Mr. R. French Mr. G. Boone. 25

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BUREAU OF TESTING AND RE EARCH A student strives to speed up her reading rate on one ofthe ma- chines used by the department. Are you determined to become a leader in your par- ticular field? NVill your deathly fear of snakes determine whether or not you will succeed in the geology profes- sion? DePauw's Bureau of Testing and Research, re- putedly one of the finest of its kind in the nation, can tell you. The bureau, a separate service agency completely removed from any of the academic departments, offers the student of the university many advantages he would not ordinarily receive. From the time the first place- ment tests are recorded, a record is on file at the agency. These results aid the faculty and advisors in their work with the student. Tests are also offered on an individual basis for those wishing to discover personal qualifications and faults. Nearly every test that has been approved for use in recent years is available. The bureau also conducts research projects for any depart- ment wishing a report on a subject dealing with the university or its students. This testing and research is a valuable asset to the university students and to the university itself. Not only can the individual student discover his strong points and weaknesses, but the university can evaluate the results of the whole academic program through tests administered by this department. Research projects for the other departments allow presentation of material in the most efficient manner. Dr. B, Scarborough, lX1r. -I. Wright .aliases ..f. H art?-tt' .. - ..