Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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HENRY R. MUELLER, A.M., Ph.D. Professor of History Born July 21, 1887. A.B., Muhle.iberg College, 1909. A.M., Columbia University, 1915. Post- Graduate Work at Columbia, 1911-17. University Scholar, Columbia, 1915-16. University Fellow, Columbia, 1916-17. A.E.F., University of Paris, 1919. Elected Professor of History and Political Science, Muhlenberg College, 1920. Ph.D., Colum- bia University, 1922. The boys that elect Doctor Mueller’s courses are real students. They realize that there is a heavy task before them in the read- ing of collaterals and in the preparing of papers. It is wise for those who are anxious to get their money’s worth to try the history department, for Professor Mueller is scrupu- lously conscientious in this matter. We are very glad that this important branch of the social sciences is in such good hands. This professor seems to have memorized the old treaties, as he can tell nearly every little crook and corner in the former boundaries of our country with mathematical precision. Sitting and listening to discussions of the topics that interested learned men of other days, trying to absorb the momentous events that worked for the weal or woe of thousands, we are suddenly wakened with a jar when one of Professor Mueller’s witticisms suggests to us that the men of history were real men. Although he deals with things dry and dead he is a genial, jovial good fellow. ANTHONY S. CORBIERE, Ph.B., M.A. Professor of Romance Languages Born at Nice, France, March 8, 1893. Prepared at Tacoma High School. Department of Journal- ism, University of Washington, 3 years. Phi Kappa Sigma. Siggma Delta Chi. Associate University Players. Sergeant Major, Ambulance Service, U. S. A., A. E. F. Ph.B., Muhlenberg College, 1920. Graduate Work, Columbia University, 1920-21. M.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1923. One of the younger members of our faculty; one who in the few years he has been with us has brougt the Romance Department to its present high level. Being himself a Frenchman he gives to his department that added touch of foreign atmosphere which makes his work interesting as well as instructive. We feel that under his guidance the Ro- mance Department is due for greater things in the future. The start of these things is seen in the French Club, which was organ- ized thru his efforts and which promises to be an important factor at Muhlenberg. Even as he himself has proved an able mas- ter, so also has he made students of those under him in the classroom. We can say no more than that in upholding the scholastic glory of our Alma Mater Mr. Corbiere has shown himself a worthy apostle. Page Twenty-four

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REV. JOHN D. M. BROWN, A.M. Professor of English Born at Lebanon, Pa., December 2, 1883. Pre- pared at Lebanon High School. A.B., Muhlenberg College, 1906. A.M., Columbia University, 1907. Ordained a minister in the Lutheran Church, 1910. Elected Instructor at Muhlenberg College, 1912. Assistant Professor in 1915. Professor in 1920. ISAAC M. WRIGHT, Pd.D. Professor of Philosophy and Pedagogy Born at Scio, N. Y., March 7, 1879. Prepared at Belmont High School. B.S., Alfred University, 1904. Pd.M., New York University, 1914. Pd.D., New York University, 1916. Elected Professor of Philosophy and Pedagogy at Muhlenberg, 1917. Phi Kappa Tau. Phi Delta Kappa. Director of Extension Courses. What Professor Brown has done for Muh- lenberg College speaks so loudly that any- thing we might say could not be heard. Un- der his guidance Muhlenberg, with a record of six first and four second places in the In- tercollegiate Oratorical Union, has won a reputation which cannot be equalled by any of the colleges taking part. But oratory is not his only field. As teacher of Drama he has shown himself an able critic of character portrayal. And his skill as a teacher has been augmented by his success as dramatic director of the Glee Club. The suc- cess of the skits he has put on shows that he has the rare ability of practicing what he preaches. In conclusion then, what more can we say than that, be it in the capacity of teacher, director or friend, “Johnnie” is a jolly good fellow. Seven years ago Doctor Wright was called to Muhlenberg in order to organize an exten - sion school. Today there are eight hundred students in this division alone. ' Phis work has given the college a good foundation. Moreover, many a teacher who has heretofore received only a meager preparation has found Doctor Wright’s department a great boon. Doctor Wright is never satisfied. He is always looking for improvement. As soon as a change has been made in the order of things at college he begins looking for opportunities for further changes. We have frequently heard him advocating the employment of schedule cards for study hours because he does not believe the boys are taking the most ad- vantage of their time. This shows Doctor Wright’s nature. He adopts theories from a psychological standpoint and then proceeds to apply them. He is decidedly modern in his educational program and his theories present problems that make the students think. Page Twenty-three

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REV. CHARLES B. BOWMAN A.M., B.D. Professor of Sociology, Economics , and Busi- ness Administration Born at Parryville, 1873. Prepared at Lehigh- ton High School. A.B., Northwestern College, 1896. B.D., Drew Theological Seminary, 1900. A.M., Northwestern .College, 1903. Graduate Work, University of Chicago, 1912-14. University of Wisconsin, 1916. Elected Professor of Sociology and Economics at Muhlenberg, 1922. Professor Bowman gives to Muhlenberg what we might call the Universal touch. He has travelled round the world and brings with him a wide outlook on life. In his classes we get a touch of the Arctics, of the Orient, of the Occident and of every nook and cranny on the surface of this earth, so that when we come forth from his presence we feel that we are world students instead of only poor mor- tals at Muhlenberg College. However he has not only cultivated a keen worldly outlook, but he has developed a fine spiritual outlook as well, which is very much in evidence when he is in charge of the Chapel Services. Here we learn of a truth that it is no misdemeanor to call him Reverend. Last but not least, Professor Bowman has gained quite a reputation as a lecturer of no mean ability. When as it sometimes happens he cannot meet his classes, we know he is up- holding the glory of Muhlenberg elsewhere. JOHN V. SHANKWEILER, B.S. Instructor in Biology Born at Huff ' s Church, Berks County, Pa., July 22, 1894. Keystone State Normal School. A. E. F., 79th Division. B.S., Muhlenberg. Phi Kappa Tau. Elected Instructor in Biology, 1921. Gradu- ate Work, Cornell University, 1924. A very busy man indeed, is this friend of ours. If he is not collecting materials for the biology laboratory with his standard four, he is either teaching a class or dissecting some animal that has fallen prey to him. H e can also hold his own in tennis, and many a hard fought game he has placed to his credit. Mr. Shankweiler is a man who will do his best to help anybody, and no student taking any of his courses lacks assistance. He is sincere in his work, and his unfailing efforts have done much to bring the biology depart- ment to its present standing. John is Professor Bailey’s assistant in the department of biology, having specialized in that line of work while a student here. He believes in hard work while in the class-room, but outside one could not ask for a better friend.