Dickinson State University - Prairie Smoke Yearbook (Dickinson, ND)

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Robert Wheeler Assistant Professor of Geography SCIENCE This division also tries to foster an awareness of social problems and their implications and develop a critical ap- proach to living in society as well as a sense of curiosity about the social envi- ronment. To achieve these goals the division offers courses in history, geography, e- conomics, political science and sociology. 23 Charles Nielsen Associate Professor of Economics

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Alice S. Tirrell Professor of History SOCIAL The social science division strives to introduce students to the materials and disciplines of the social sciences and their interrelations; to impart knowledge con- cerning the structure of our national life and of society generally, in order to in- crease the effectiveness of critical eval- uations; and to provide the student with the information necessary to render his attitude toward society meaningful. 22 Claude Levy Professor of History

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MUSIC The music division occupies several large rooms on the lower floor of May Hall. Large practice rooms as well as small lesson rooms are available to music students. The music division strives to provide the prospective school music teacher with knowledge and skills to effectively guide musical experiences of pupils in elemen- tary and secondary schools. The division also provides the gen- eral student with the opportunity to de- velop taste, understanding, and skills which will contribute to the enrichment of his own life. Loran Eckroth Assistant Professor of Music 2 a Dwalne Nelson Assistant Professor of Music Students clean musical instruments with the guidance of in- structor Eckroth.