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

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£ e p a i t m e n t s f Jnatnematccs Mathematics for defense has been the theme of the department during the past year. In addition to the regular curriculum taken by the mathematics or science 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. il u sfca education This year more than ever the Phvsical Education Department stressed the importance of building strong bodies to keep sound minds. Since actions speak louder than words, war-keved activities were organized in- to a well-rounded, body-building program. Intramural competition for the development of alert personalities, and individual skill games for the gaining of self confidence, combined to comprise an ideal situation for the promotion of physical fitness for all. Mahachek. Head of Department Hamblen. Ellenberger. Miller. Head of Depart- ment; Anderson. McDivit.

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n e n t s Ridcnour, Littlefield, Head of Depart- ment. Xib lalij Wilson Hall Library providing material for both serious and recreational reading has recently had many new books concerning the war added to the already fine collection. The newly opened Curriculum Room with constantly growing collections of materials on trends and techniques of teaching in a changing world is the center of interest for both Faculty Club discussions and student research. The drive for the collection of books for men in service, an activity started last year, continues. Cnglcsn A development in the English Department program this year is the Composition Seminar, in which si.x writing courses- Advanced Composition. Journalism. Creative Dramatics. Short Story, Essay, and Communi- ty Dramatics and Pageantry-are offered on a conference basis with hours especially arranged for each student. In addition to its courses for all students and its regular electives. the Department provides many helpful and varied activities, including courses in Plav Production. Radio, and the Speech Clinic. Stabley, Head of Department; Stitt, Perkins. Knowlcs. Norton. McDonald.

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Brenncman, Smythe, Head of Department; Emmert, McKelvey, Dimit, Sollberger, lams. s. cience Science in the war has been emphasized in the classrooms and laboratories by supplementary courses in Meteorology. Navigation, and Aeronautics. Opportunities for practical experimentation were provided in the reorganized laboratories. The classes in physics have been greatly enlarged because of the requisite courses in preparation for military service. Substitutes and formulas for new compounds used in war were subjects of discussion in the chemistry classes. i! ocial t tudies Increasing world turmoil and its causes are of particular interest to the Social Studies Department in the study of peoples and governments. Delving into past history to find the roots of the present-day problems and using these e.xperiences to clarify the effect upon recent events proves increasingly interesting. Social as well as political issues facing future generations have their place in the class discussions proving that all history is not in the past. Seated— Hall. Belden, Wallace, Standing — Whitmyre. Head of Department; Johnson.