Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Oak Yearbook / INSTANO Yearbook (Indiana, PA)

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MATHEMATICS Mathematics for defense has been the theme of the depart- ment during the past year. In addition to the regular curriculum taken by the mathematics or sci- ence majors, special classes in basic courses have been given for those who intend to join the Armed Forces in the near future. The department is directed by Miss Joy Mahachek. LIBRARY The library, in Wilson Hall, provides the college students and faculty with both serious and recreational reading. The newly- decorated entrance room is very attractive; the new desk unit is more convenient for both the stu- dents and the librarians. The browsing shelf on the first floor is very popular, providing light and pleasant reading material. The librarians are helping in the war emergency by sponsoring drives for the collection of books to be sent to men in the service. Top — Schnell, Mahachek, Head of Department; Prugh. Bottom — Ridenour, Littlefield, Head of Department, PHYSICAL EDUCATION The entire program of the Physical Education Department has been modified to comply with the war needs. Special classes in First Aid, Swimming and Gunnery were conducted to prepare for all smergencies. Emphasis was placed on the Physical Fitness program, resulting in the construction of both an outdoor and an indoor o b- stacle course. Good health, good fellowship, and good sportsman- ship are the ultimate goals. First Row — Griffith, Miller, Head of Department; Ellenberger. Second Row — Prugh, Hamblen, Snell. 29

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ENGLISH Through its courses required of all stu- dents, the English Department offers service to the whole college. The new plan by which students of ability may be exempted from certain primary courses in order to take advanced work has been very efficacious. Radio, Speech, Drama, and Journalism are among the new electives of interest offered to students. Any individuals with specific speech difficulties may receive help from a specialist in speech correction. J) .ena dmentd Seoted — tNlurtun, MucDunuld, Knuwleb, jpiuulb, ititt. Standing — Stabley, Head of Department; Perkins, Jones. LANGUAGE The courses in Spanish and French not only prepare teachers, but also present those languages and the cultures they represent to the non-specialist who wishes to broaden his general education by some immediate con- tact with them. For the most part, empha- sis is placed on Spanish as the language of most of our hemispheric neighbors. Top — Bieghler, Head of Deportment. Bottom — ZInk, L. Davis, Head of Department; Boyts. GEOGRAPHY The Geography Department, which aims to provide specialists in geographic educa- tion, has attempted, especially this past year, to train the students for a better interna- tional understanding of peoples — a subjec so necessary for peace and progress. Also, for the enlarged C. A. A. course, extensive work has been carried out in the ground school. Current events have been followed closely and maps of the military activities have been made by the students. 28

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Seated Brenneman, Smythe, Head of Department; Hitchcock. Standing — Emmert, Sollberger, lams, Dimit. Seated — Hall, Belden, Wallace. Standing — Whitmyre, Head of Department; Johnson. SCIENCE Science in the war has been emphasized in the class- rooms and laboratories by supplementary courses in Meteor- ology, Navigation, and Aeronautics. Opportunities . o p ' ' tical experimentation were provided in the reorganized lab- oratories. The classes in physics have been greatly enlarged because of the requisite courses in preparation for rnilitary service. Substitutes and formulas for new compounds used in war were subjects of discussion in the chemistry classes. SOCIAL STUDIES Knowledge of peoples and their history is the subject of study for majors in the field of social studies. This de- partment serves all students since such a knowledge is necessary for future teachers. In line with current events, discussion in class includes history in the making. Dean Whitmyre is the director of the department. 30