Drury University - Souwester Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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I I I I I I I I. I '1 iii W I I I I I I .I 'I II I , .,A, . , 1 HW ,z..,-,.,., , I . I I I I 1 I i I I I I Lewis F. THOMAS, B. S. Assistant Professor of Geology and Mineralogy. HE courses in college are arranged with the two fold aim of providing a broad 5 ' K 'ii . . ,' , - i . . and cultural foundation of general information, and of marking out the lines Hltkgifglgl . . . , . . - b h QI! - I Q5 of later specialization The science of geology is admirably adapted to ot these ends. For the cultural phase of geology courses have been arranged in physiography, general and historical geology. These courses consist of a study of the origin and development of the earth, and the interpretation of the land forms upon its surface. For those who are specializing in geology for professional purposes, courses are offered in Mineralogy, Economic Geology and Field Work. Southwestern Mis- souri with her highly developed mineral resources furnishes practical illustration of the importance of Economic Geology, which has as its field the study of the occurrence of natural resources of all kinds. Mineralogy is a further study of the minerals and rocks with a view to their identification. Professor Lewis F. Thomas, who came this year to Drury to take charge of this de- partment, has specialized in geology at Denison University and at the University of Chicago. He brings to his work a great deal of enthusiasm for his subject, and insists that earnest, conscientious effort shall be the characteristic of his department. Under his direction the splendid resources of the E. M. Shepard Museum are being utilized to their fullest extent in the mineralogy and geology classes. Field trips have also been taken under his supervision, to the College Field Station at Graydon S r'n P 1 gm, Mo., which lsan excellent location for such study. The work done there prepares tlie professional student for his later activities, and gives to the non-professional student a glimpse of the broad and practical application of the science. A STUDENT. are oui lov me sig ha: an

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y en- rgan- ssohn iorus 1 pri- lurch FT. I i 1 PAUL EUGENE GUITON, B. L., B. D. Assistant Professor of Romance Languages. :1 HE Department of Romance Languages is a very attractive one. Four years of French and two years of Spanish are offered, Italian is yet to come into the department. In both French and Spanish the student is given opportunity 'W' to gain a reading and speaking knowledge of the language. Especially de- lightful are the courses offered to upper class students in French. The Fables of Fontaine, the fanciful romances of Chateaubriand, the sparkling Letters de Mme. de Sevigne, Moliere's trenchant and irresistible comedies, and the briefer works of Victor Hugo-these are some of the splendid things the French student can come to know. French lyric poetry is also taught, and through this medium is gained completer un- derstanding of the French spirit than could be learned in any other way. As instructor of the Romance languages, Mr. Guiton has spent two years in Drury. During the last year he perfected his knowledge of Spanish in Chicago University. He is particularly adapted to the teaching of French, and his enthusiasm and interest in the work does much toward fostering a like interest on the part of the students. He strives not only to have the literature of his land appreciated, but he also labors for a fair pro- nunciation of his language by his students. Under his guidance the Romance languages cannot but be enjoyable and instructive. A STUDENT. -

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oad nes oth 1 in the its rses Iis- the 2 of md de- of ists der zed llso igs, the IZ Z! V l ELSE DUDEN. Director of Art Department. RULY, there is nothing which has come to us as a heritage of the past which we prize more than the works of art which represent an ancient civilization. And as we View these masterpieces we, as a body of twentieth century people, are desirous of adding our small part to themg although it is not probable that from our own number in Drury such a master will be produced, we nevertheless possess the love for the beautiful, the artistic in nature. To this end we offer a course in clay- modelling, sketching, wood-carving, china painting, water-color, charcoal, pastel, de- signing and portraiture. Under the supervision of Miss Else Duden this department has grown into a vital factor in college life, and we are proud to be able to offer such an eflicient director in all that is artistic and inspirational. ' A STUDENT.