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

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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

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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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Make way for the Army! If you don ' t you ' ll get stepped on. Men in olive drab marching in long double columns added a military note to K-State campus life this year. Keeping in step to their leader ' s Hup, two, three, four, they marched from class to class, often sing- ing as they went. Above we see them swinging past Wil- lard hall, books at their sides, eyes front. To the left is pictured a common happening, civilian students walking on the grass to keep out from under GI shoes.