Hope College - Milestone Yearbook (Holland, MI)

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Eleanor M. De Prec, A.B. Head of the Department of Art Amateur artist get me tccl of a new medium and strange tools. Delicate jewelry of silver is created through the artistic use of rugged equipment. Art One of the primary objectives of the Liberal Arts Educa- tion is an awakening of the soul to beauty. It is often in his aesthetic nature that man can ultimately find his greatest wellspring of happiness. It is largely through that which his eye can see that a stu- dent receives his first glimpse into the realm oS beauty in Art. From working creatively in art classes and individually, equipped with a knowledge and awareness of contemporary art and the past achievements of man in his attempt to ex- press himself in various media, the student can achieve an intellectual and emotional understanding of what is the pe- culiar nature of a work of art. 14

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Philosophy The Department of Philosophy aims to meet the needs of three groups of students, and each has an equal claim upon it. The first arc those who. in search of a sound liberal education, study philosophy as an incentive to and an attempt at acquaint- ance with the integration of the broad areas of human experi- ence and learning. The second arc those whose interest and education is in a specialized area, and for whom philosophy provides the means both of broadening interest and acquaint- ance and of engaging in a critical analysis of the presupposi- tions and principles of their specialized field. The third are the philosophy majors, for whom the department aims to provide an acquaintance with the perennial problems of human life, an introduction to the great traditions of thought, and a sense of the importance of sound thinking in the attainment of the objectives of good living. In its entire program, the Department of Philosophy aims at developing an awareness of problems implicit in human experience, in developing thinking skills, and in reaping the benefits of the study of intellectual history, confident that in so doing, its students, whatever their chosen task, will be better prepared for it and all of life. D. Ivan Dykstra. Ph.D. Head of the Department of Philosophy For the young philosophers, like F.ugene Te Hennepe, many books ami a quiet place for study arc absolute necessities. William Vander Lugt PhD.

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Helene Prisman Karsten Norma Baughman Jantina Hollcman. A.M. Anthony Kooikcr, M.M. Music The inspiring and refreshing world of music is a vast and exciting realm to those who know and appreciate its marvel- ous intricacies. However, only a basic knowledge of what constitutes great music, and a broad understanding of tech- niques involved is sufficient to open it to all. Through actual participation on a level equal to personal ability, many stu- dents find great pleasure in the creations of past and present master musicians. Morrcttc L. Rider, D.Ed. O 7 Roger J. Rictbcrg, S.M.M. Robert W. Cavanaugh. Ed.D. in Music Head of the Department of Music Musical friends discover companionable talent and organice .1 great variety of ensembles. 15