Hendrix College - Troubadour Yearbook (Conway, AR)

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STUDENTS ARE EXPOSED fo 'the arls in such displays as This perma- nenf display of cameo glassware, given fo fhe college 'fhis year. A . l 4 ,A y, ,i,, - if if 1 3' . if Q 2- P 3 MOFFATT LITERATURE COURSES draw parficipanfs from all 'the col- lege's areas of maior. ONE SUDDENLY BECOMES aware fha? learning is more lhan many people and words on a blackboard. DRAMA MAJORS HEAR Iecfures in sfage design.

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GOVERNMENT CLASSES SEE politics in action as they sponsor mock state elections in early November. ACADEMICS Hendrix is ranked among best in South Today higher education has ceased to exist only for the intellectuals. It has become a necessity for most people to obtain a college education, and the increased enrollment at Hendrix bears out this fact. Hendrix College was founded on a sound liberal arts base designed to give students a general scope of knowledge which will prepare them to meet all phases of life effectively. With the higher enrollment this educational plan has been broadened and ex- panded to meet the needs of each student. In the words of Dr. Arthur Johnson, professor of zoology, the instructors at Hendrix are never satisfied with the educational programg they are continually striv- ing to find better ways to meet the increasing de- mandsf' The study of the humanities has long introduced students to the fine literary and philosophical works, provided them with a greater insight into the theorv and execution of art, music. and drama, and enabled them to become acquainted with foreign languages. In the humanities area the curriculum expansion has been quite marked. For the first time students can obtain a drama major instead of a speech-drama major. The philosophy department is now under the direction of two men, both of whom hold doctorates. Two new majors have also been added to the foreign language department. Students may now major in Spanish or German as well as in French. In the area HENDRIX'S ONLY DEPARTURE from liberal arts status is the direct training ot teachers for jobs in education.

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of art a new cont it ution has been made. Richard Price donated an 'ighty-piece collection of cameo glass to the college. Although the glass in this col- lection must be rotated each month in order to dis- play the entire set, the collection is permanent and will be on exhibition in the Trieschmann gallery for the further enrichment and appreciation of the stu- dents. Through such an expansion the humanities area is now better equipped to direct students in their pursuit of knowledge. The courses of study in the social science field give students an understanding of issues involved in the growth and development of Europe, the United States, personal relations, and international affilia- tions. Business and economics courses instruct stu- dents in the principles on which the businesses of the United States operate and provide an impetus to the desire to work in the economics world. New aids in this area continue to make it one of the vital phases of study at Hendrix. A general study in the natural science area pro- vides the student with the basic history, methods, and concepts of math and of both physical and biological science. Since last year a modern math course and a course in topology have been added in the math de- partment. The physics department has added another instructor to become a full two-man department for the first time. This increase in capable leadership affords more students the opportunity of studying in this field. Another addition to the physics depart- ART CLASS 343 prepares handprinted calendars to sell at Christmas. SEVERAL HUMANITIES COURSES require students to hear music in the listening lab at Trieschmann. PEOPLE WHO PARTICIPATE in band receive a half-hour of credit a semester. ' , I .. fl '?Eii5Z-1555.1 . If if ' ,WM z.., A ,, , . ,.,,, K V . ' 2