Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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RADIO RADIO STATION KSAC was established December 1, 1924. Since that time this mes- senger of education has been constantly serving Kansas people. The divisions of agriculture, home economics, engineering, general science, veterinary medicine, and extension have all contributed to the vast amount of scientific information presented in Eopular terms that the citizens of Kansas might enefit from the educational programs conducted by their college. The programs as first broadcast were in the form of Radio Extension courses. These were recognized as the first concerted efforts on the part of any educa- tional institution to disseminate a systematic course of instruction by radio. For two years these credit courses were made available. In 1926, special music appreciation programs were inaugurated. 4-H club broadcasts became popular, as well as the more recently scheduled Home Study Service educational hour. Today, a turn of the dial to the college radio station will bring to the listener music appreciation, health classes, farm and home programs, athletic events, debates, one-act plays, and the college of the air. During April, 1931, the station was remodeled, a new antenna and new broadcasting apparatus were installed in the station and the studio was improved. L. L. LONGSDORF Program Director R. D. COMPTON, Radio Operator [Page 28]

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EXTENSION DEAN H. UMBERGER SOME interesting facts were disclosed as to the effectiveness of leaders through a survey made in Kansas recently by the United States Department of Agriculture. This survey showed that of nearly two hundred outstanding community leaders, each devoted a total of more than nineteen days every year to community projects. Most of them gave this time wholly from an expressed desire to do some- thing for others. These leaders devoted more than half of this time to the preparation of subject matter which they gave to others through twenty-five different kinds of service in their communities. These services included activities such as outlining programs and projects; pre- paring and presenting subject matter; conducting demonstrations; arranging for, advertising, and holding meetings; making reports; and assisting in the completion of community organizations. This clearly indicates why society is interested in superior training and how the benefits which are to be derived may be available not alone to the individual directly receiving the training, but how the community may profit as well. [Page 21

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GENERAL SCIENCE The first time the college catalogue makes any mention of divisions is in 1909- ' 10. At this time the office of the dean of the Division of General Science was in Dcnison Hall, erected in 1902. Since 1918, the office has been in Anderson, constructed from 1879 to 1885.