Fairleigh Dickinson University Teaneck - Cygnus Yearbook (Teaneck, NJ)

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Almost every student of the University enrolls in on art course during his academic career. The offerings of the de- partment range from history and appreciation courses to workshops and seminars for the development of creative young men and women. To bring an awareness of art trends to the University student, the department sponsors art exhib- its by prominent contemporary artists in the Commons and the Library. Last year Poul Ortlip, artist in residence, donated his original oil painting of John F. Kennedy to the Library's permanent art collection. Prof. Robert Lourer Prof. Nicolas Calas Mr. Steven Ettinger acting Chairman, professor horace fishback 196 professor nicolas C8185 fine arts Professor Horace Fishback is directing the development of the Music department toward the goal of a future Music major. This Year Fine Arts workshops in piano and voice were added to the curriculum; next year more advanced courses in music will be ofTered. The department augmented its staff and facilities this year with the addition of two full time instructors and a second music studio. To encourage interest, the department co-sponsored tree concerts with the Arts and Letters Commission and sponsored the University Bond, Chorus, and string ensemble. In February the depart- ment hosted and sponsored programs amlioted with the American Festival of Negro Arts. Prof. Horace Fishbock IH Prof. John F. Bullough Mr. Edwin Zdzinski Mr. J. Willard Roosevelt Mrs. Kathryn Hinton

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languages Prof. John Fisher Prof. R. Cancellieri Prof. D. Chesney Prof. E. Cronier Prof. J. Frank Prof. Jossey Prof. Morton Prof. l. Morandeiro Prof. A. Scherbctow Prof. B. Suhl Prof. P. Rosenzweig Prof. V. Spoor Prof. S. Sciorsi Prof. Tomosiewicz Prof. E. Van Cott Dr. J. Winter draws. . ,tNL prof. john fisher Language education is one of the most im- portant departments of a university. In to- day's world of diminishing distances, knowl- edge of a foreign language is more impor- tant than ever before. Fairleigh Dickinson is fortunate to have Dr. John Fisher, 0 distin- guished Romance language scholar, as the head of its language department. The de- partment otters majors in French and Spanish as well as courses in Russian and German. A German moior is now in the planning stage. professor Virginia spaar

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dr. samuel hart. Chaimnan Headed by Dr. Samuel Hort, the Philosophy department offers one maior and has a choice range of 36 credits in maior courses. All full time mem- bers of the Philosophy department are doctors of philosophy engaged in research. Under the auspices of the department, the Philosophy Club helps tts members to become aware of persistent philosophical problems and fosters crnttcot renective attitudes. Lectures conducted by special guests are open to all students in the University. Dr. Hart and his staft urge that, All students should be encouraged to take some basic philosophy courses. In oddmon to vocottonol opportunities, philosophy helps toward an outlook On hfe Wthh ts whom! and gives inner satisfaction. prof. earl hu mbert philosophy Prof. Samuel Hort Prof. Earl Humbert Prof. William Kelley