La Sierra College - Meteor Yearbook (Arlington, CA)

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WITH A RANGE OF courses almost as wide as the gap between the 176 students in History of Western Civilization and the three students in World Politics, the Social Science Department offers courses in history, political science, sociology, geography, econom- ics. and psychology. The department aims to provide adequate back- ground for intellectual competence in the departmental areas and for maximum occupational opportunities for its graduates. 4 A growing departmental attraction is the new social science major. Organized with the dual objective of providing a good foundation for social work and also of preparing the student to do graduate work with competence, the curriculum includes some training in each of the several fields in the department with enough emphasis in one field to insure depth as well as breadth. sf'? 1' F WILFRED J. AIREY, Ph.D. Professor of History -'-- 1 1 x 1 , I 1 fix l n 3 W I Dr. Airey clears up some confusion concerning one of the events of the Revolu- 28 tionary War for the American History class.

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iii: W .v v I 'Wu i 'U gf.f2Ff.,..a Y .aaa LLOYD E. DOWNS, M.A. E. A. WIDMER, B.A. DONALD M. BROWN. Ph.D. Professor of Biology Instructor in Biology Professor of Biology FROM THE TROPICAL FISH in the lighted aquarium which is immediately apparent as one enters the building to the caged mice shown the visitor taking a guided tour of the new science building, the Biology Department impresses one with the fact that it is a live and growing department. The expanding museum and a promised fluorescent mineral collection serve to keep pace with the present supplies avail- able to the biology student. The 316 students enrolled in biology courses including the 2447 taking a laboratory course witness the steadily growing interest in Christian science. DOWNS: Conscientious in the classroom and in private life, he spends his spare time finishing experiments for his doctorate at the University of Southern California. Campus biologists find him cordial and helpful. His years of mission work give him a wide background in Christian service. WIDMER: Whether peering through his microscope at his pet fruit flies or glancing over a cat one of his prenursing students is laboring on. he still maintains his cool, even' composure. For relaxation at home he plays the piano, and occasionally he wends his way to the open country with members of the Biology Club. BROWN: 'gMr. Biology at La Sierra College, he is constantly working to improve the facilities of his department. Never giving anything less than his best, he refuses to allow his students to regard mediocre performances as their best. Stimulating classes and interesting laboratories summarize student reactions to his teaching. Randall facobs, Deralfl facobson, ancl Don Broun painstakingly draw those evasive protozoa in oo lab. x v. X .4 , YY us- ref, i Sn-,I 1 I S A

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A..s.! -'vm Dr Hirsch remains unperturbed while his sociology class express varied . reactions to the announcement of a quiz. ' AIREY: A sigh of relief as Write five good reasons why we should not have a quiz or a groan of dispair as the familiar Explain in some detail the causes, events, and results of . . . appear on the blackboard-a typical beginning to a class filled with dry humor and behind-the-scene incidents of major historical events. His knowledge is astounding and his friendliness outstanding. HIRSCH: A typical day for him begins with the usual nickel quiz as he opens another snap Western Civilization session. The day may well end as this hi-fi enthusiast and lover of good music concocts a new kitchen de- light. Between these two points come thought-provoking yet humorous classes and student-centered conferences. tx 3' l r' 1 -arg 3,- I . 1 ,. 'uf ' ' l it I t 1 , 1- - ,Q fu. . CHARLES B. HIRSCH. Ph.D. Assislant Professor of Hislory and Po11'I1'cul Science ' 29 V