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

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Acting head of the Department of Entomology is Prof. R. L. Parker who replaces Prof. Roger C. Smith who is on leave as an allocations specialist in biology and agriculture for the Federal Manpower Commis- sion. Dr. H. T. Hill supervises activities of the speech department, while Dr. E. L. Holton directs the prepa- ration of potential teachers. Doctor Holton is head of the Department of Education and dean of the Summer School. Heading an important field of training in war-time is Dr. H. H. King, head of the Department of Chemistry. He is also recognized for Tiis work on chemical research. Music in all its forms is coordinated and directed by Prof. William Lindquist. His department includes orchestra, band and chorus. This is the first year that women have played in the band. ZOOLOGY STUDENTS sludy and microscopes. J

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II. Col. J. K. Campbell. I)r. A. B. Car.hvell, School can better train students to take their places tary department, a job which becomes more in- in the world at war. Prof. M. F. Ahearn, better known as Mike , is volved each day. Another department head to whom additional director of athletics of the College. His teams have work has fallen since the arrival of military stu- taken many jolts this year due to limited squads. dents is Dr. A. B. Cardwell of the physics depart- An international expert in this field. Dr. L. D. ment Bushnell, heads the bacteriology department. Col. English instruction is under the direction of popular J. K. Campbell commands the program of the mili- Prof. H. W. Davis. MILITARY STUDENTS Icani lo run impulse tests in the completely equipped pliysiis laboratories in Willard hall.

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William F. Baehr was appointed librarian for Kansas State College effective September 1. He replaced Arthur B. Smith who had served as librarian for 32 years. Mr. Baehr came to the College from Rock Island, Illinois. When Prof. R. I. Thackrey accepted a commission in the Navy last spring, Prof. R. R. Lashbrook became acting-head of the Department of Industrial Journalism and Printing. Pro- fessor Lashbrook is also director of the College News Bureau. Dr. Myron H. Husband is director of the Student Health department of the College. He and his staff are responsible for the care of both civilian and military students who come to the student dispensary or are sent to the College hospital. Grimes Has Dual Role In the School of Arts and Sciences, Dr. W. E. Grimes is head of the Department of Economics and Sociology. He is also head of the Department of Agricultural Economics in the School of Agriculture. As a recognized specialist in the field of eco- nomics. Dr. Grimes is in constant demand for advice and guidance. The study of modern languages, which is becoming in- creasingly more important to students in war-time, is super- vised by Prof. Fritz Moore. Many former students and grad- uates from this department are making practical use of their training as members of the armed forces. With war-time in- terest in gardening, botany and plant pathology have taken on new importance, too. This department is directed by Prof. L. E. Melchers. Courses Are Revised The Department of History and Government is headed by popular Prof. Fred L. Parrish. His entire program of study has been re-organized and modernized to better fit the needs of stu- dents in these critical times. Prof. R. K. Nabours, recognized geneticist, directs study in zoology. A sub-department includes geology. Mathematics is under the guidance of Prof. W. T. Stratton. The venerable professor has re-vamped his departmental pro- gram to include courses for the aviation students and army engi- neering students on the campus. ARTS AND SCIENCES departi I ' rof. L. E. Mel.hers, Dr. Frilz Mvron W. Hushand. Dr. W. T. ids: Dr. W. E. Grimes. Pro Dr. R. K. Nahours. Dr. Fi and William F. Baehr. R. R. Lashbrook, ■d L. Parrish. Dr. Page 26