Michigan State University - Red Cedar Log Yearbook (East Lansing, MI)

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ome Jconomics gs. Q - sr , MA .. Bb.. .Jlwb -. 1 1:-sus.. ,. Mrs. I-Ielrriet B. C1':twib1'cI Louise Freyliofer, B. S. Mrs. Lillian Loser Peppard House Director Instructor in Music Instructor in Domestic Art Agues Hunt, B. S. Professor of Domestic Science Grace Esther Stevens, A. B. Edith WVarner Casho Maude Gilchrist, A. M. Instructor in Domestic Science Instructor in Physical Culture Dean of Home Economics ' ' Hazel Hodge Berg, A. B., B. S. Grace Louise Scott Instructor in Domestic Art Instructor in Music

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History and Economics Edward Hildreth Ryder, M. A. Charles Scott Dunford, M. A Associate Professor of History and Economics Instructor in Economics VVi1bur Olin Hedrick, Ph. D. Mrs. Minnie Hendrick, A. B Professor of History and Economics Instructor in History

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he ivision of ome conomics N COMPLIANCE with the new movement in education, the Home N Economics Division was established in 1896. Abbot Hall was fitted .-4 S up for the new department, but very soon proved inadequate, due to the frreatlv increased attendance. In 1900 a fine new buildinw' Q 1 11 ,Kd 5 was erected, thoroughly equipped as a residence hall for girls, and K .. Q' containing the best appliances lor training and instruction in the various branches ot' the department. The ultimate aim of this course to develop in its students womanly dignity and culture, with the best conception of the function of the home and the capability to take prompt hold of life on the side of its material tasks. Emphasis placed upon work in English language and literature, history, economics, modern languages and general sciences, furnishing a substantial foundation for the more advanced work in applied science. Special attention is given to the study of music, an endeavor being made to give the student a good understanding of the fundamentals, and to cultivate appreciation and knowledge of the best compositions and composers. The VVOIHCHQS gymnasium gives opportunity for systematic physical training. Physical examinations are held at the beginning of the Freshman year which show what special exercises would be beneficial and at the end of the Senior year show increased averages and development. Out of door games are a pleasant feature. Features of the technical work are: Dietetics, institutional management, home nursing, house architecture, business methods applied to the home, textiles and their adulterations and household art. Household duties require the daily application of scientihc laws and principles and such correlation is here made. The course is so planned that the student may specialize for the purpose ot' teach- ing a particular subjectg or she may become a laboratory assistant in bacteriology or chemistry, an assistant in a pure food oHice, a chemist in a milling establishment, or she may prepare to become a hospital dietitian or an institution manager. An important step in the advancement of the study of Home Economics was recently made by the organization of a new honorary society known as HOmicron Nu, its object being to promote scholarship and home economics among women.