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

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H. E. RATHER Dean BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE C. A. Lawson EFFECTIVE LIVING L. A. Hack HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION H. H. Kimber LITERATURE AND FINE ARTS B. Euwemcx PHYSICAL SCIENCE S. G. Berquist SOCIAL SCIENCE W. R. Fee WRITTEN AND SPOKEN ENGLISH P. D. Bagwell l?+'rziiv:,fiW . . KW Vi 'Y W yi X 'ik Si BASIC COLLEGE Completing its second year at Michigan State is the Basic College system. This new institution was inaugurated so that students might obtain a broad and practical education in their first two years in college before specializing. intellectual and intelligent living is the purpose of this arrangement. Seven areas of subject matter are offered. A student must satisfactorily study at least five of these. Comprehensive examinations are an inspiration to independent study in that one may take the exam after one, two, or three terms or without having carried the subject. Passing an exam gives the student nine credits. Written and Spoken English is required of everyone in Basic College. Com- munication depends not only on knowledge of the English language, but logical organization of ideas and consideration of interest, clarity, and brevity. Man is part of a biological world. The purpose of Biological Science is to motivate the student in developing an interest in his position in this world. Physical Science deals with astronomy, chemistry, geology, mathematics, and physics. Facts and principles significant in human experience are stressed. The origin, character and possible solutions to problems facing man today are presented in Social Science. The Effective Living course was established that students might recognize their abilities, develop personalities, participate in family life more success- fully, and live intelligently as active citizens of their communities. The History of Civilizations describes the ideas and institutions of cultures from primitive men down to our own times. Evaluation and appreciation of the arts of literature, music, and painting is the goal set by Literature and Pine Arts. 26 4g5?1'fgQ,,, isfififsfl, - -Fi 459 , fgfaiwigfrtg . Ti i ' last. . -.ff H

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in basic college With puzzled expressions on our faces we were on our Way again . . . this time to see ' h d- our advisors. They helped us make our sc e ule of classes. Freshmen are required to take a Saturday class . We made out our schedules no classes on Monday morning . . . Thursday afternoon off . . . this is wonderful . . . I can get in that game of golf. After hurrying untraditionally across the grass, we were back at the Aud . . . this time to register. This line, please , said a girl bending a thumb over her left shoulder . . . and you thought those lines were long in the Army . . . Basic lll, nine o'clock section closedl , . . the l2 o'clock section Was open . . . but when will We eat lunch . , . rearrang- ing, juggling, and With the assistance of Tower e finally were regisf tered in college . . . six classes at eight . . . a broken schedule. Guard members . . . W four Saturday classes . . . Xu-

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AGRICULTURE The Division of Agriculture is the oldest of the seven Schools of Michigan State College. In the early days of our college only Agriculture was offered by what then was the Michigan Agricultural College. The three main functions are: resident instruction in Agriculture and Forestry, Experiment Station and Research, and Extension Service. The aim of the resident instruction is to prepare students for successful farming and prepara- tion for the various technical positions in the research and education field of agriculture. The Experiment Station conducts research in the problems that relate to agriculture, such as livestock, soils, poultry, farm management and other fields. County agricultural agents of the Extension Service carry the teachings of the college into every corner of the state, bringing to the farmers the latest and best information available to help guide them in their operations. Agriculture presents a constantly broadening field. lt needs specialists with a scientific background such as this school produces, men trained for actual farm operations, to serve in vocational high schools and industries related to agriculture. Graduates of Michigan State College in agriculture and forestry may be found in the following major lines of Work: General Farming, Producers of Certified Seed Grain, Breeders of Purebred Livestock, Packing House Superintendents, Lumber Merchandising, Research Workers in State, Federal Experiment Stations, Specialists in Plant and Animal Breeding, Teachers in Agriculture. The division of Agriculture, through its many departments, is Well provided with modern equipment for student use and instruction. The college possesses an excellent physical plant and equipment, it operates a farm of 2500 acres adjacent to the campus, and in addition, seven sub-stations and demonstration farms totaling over 5000 acres in various parts of the state. :.--V '-v' jig' . 7 ' 27 .X . E. L. ANTHONY Dean C. R. MEGEE Assistant Dean Ac.mctn.rrmm. ENGINEERING U' A. Farrell HUSBXJSIDRY T' C G. A. Brown P DAIRY T . E. Xftfeaverg, . -FARM QBOPS-.. W R. AI-11 Decker FARM AND HORSE ' 'R. S. Hudson F . I l Manasanasur sz. mining , T FCRESIRY, P. A.lHerbert Hoancmrzme HQ 3. 'rukey LANDSCAPE f ARCHITECTURE C. P. Halligan POULTRY HUSBANDRY C. G. Card SOII. SCIENCE C. E. Miller