Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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Department of English In our department of English Professor Simpson is held in high esteem. The boys all enjoy “Teedy ' s” classes, for he never fails, during the course of an hour, to introduce some witty poetry or some anecdotes. Under his tutelage, the Sopho- mores come into a fuller understanding of the English Language and Literature, which prepares them for his elective courses of the Junior and Senior years. Professor Simpson reads practically every novel which is published in the course of a year and the ones he recommends never prove a disappointment to the boys. Another integral part of “Teedy” is his cigar. An extract from that little poem which he recites, “Tobacco is a filthy weed , I life it,” shows his attitude toward the weed. As a speaker in chapel and at mass meetings, professor Simpson never fails to be an entertainer as well as an orator and the stu- dents long for more opportunities of hearing him speak. Rev. Brown, Professor of English, is on leave of absence this year, but his boys are awaiting his return with the assurance that he will bring back something new. For “Johnnie” never has made his classes monotonous, as he always had something new. His efforts in oratory have succeeded in placing Muhlenberg in the Inter- collegiate Oratorical Union. In Allentown, Rev. Brown served as supply pastor of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church for some time. Among the younger men is Mr. Eugene Stevenson, Instructor of English, who teaches the Dramas, Oratory and a few other courses. Mr. Stevenson is well liked for his manner and for the open forum discussions in his classes. He has proven his interest in Muhlenberg by the efforts he lent to the Oratorical Contest, as well as in other ways. “Gene” has been a Rhoades Scholar to Oxford University and his comparisons of American and European school life are very entertaining and enlightening. Another new man is Mr. John Slater, Instructor of English and Coach of Track. Mr. Slater has won the hearts of his freshman classes by his pleasant and informal attitude and his track men respect him for his coaching ability. STEVENSON SLATER SIMPSON { 28 }

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Department of Modern Languages Professor Corbiere, of the Romance Language Department, is one of the most popular professors on the Muhlenberg campus. He has the reputation of being absolutely impartial in his classes and he has one of those rare personalities which makes him popular in any group. “Tony” had a leave of absence last year and he took advantage of the Jusserand Travelling Fellowship from the University of Pennsylvania to continue his studies and research in Europe. Professor Corbiere has made his courses entertaining, as well as educational and the students annually elect French. Professor Corbiere is also a very entertaining speaker, as those who have heard his little stories and reminiscences can tell and the boys look forward to his talks with eagerness. Professor Seaman is Professor Corbiere’s new assistant this year. He has immediately gained the confidence and co-operation of the boys. He can be seen about the campus and the “Ad” with a numerous following of boys who listen to his stories with the eagerness that leads the crowds to follow a hero. It is evident that he shall never lack a Boswell. This distinguished gentleman seems to have won the hearts of the boys almost simultaneously with his advent at Muhlenberg and his classes are always filled with the underclassmen who seek the words of the sage. Among the older men is Dr. Barba, Professor of German. This distinguished scholar has recently edited a book in conjunction with Dr. Vos of the University of Indiana. His classes are always a source of culture, for his pedagogical conversa- tion is pregnant with philosophy and everyday illustrations of his principles. He is a Muhlenberg man and his spirit is typical of Muhlenberg. In the classroom Dr. Barba has the students in a constant mood of enthusiasm for learning and truth, which he himself can well distribute. As the sponsor and advisor of the Deutscher Verein he has accomplished much in an extra-curricular activity. Last year this group of his did” several German plays downtown and his coaching led to their great success. Dr. Reichard teaches the German Language and is as capable in this field as in that of Greek. SEAMAN REICHARD CORBIERE BARBA {21

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Department of Science In the department of sciences, Dr. Vieweg, Professor of Physical and Organic Chemistry, holds a very high position. He has proven himself to be an excellent teacher and is held in high esteem by his students. Dr. Vieweg, who came from Cornell, has been with us for but the short space of a year and a half, and he has become quite popular on the campus because of his winning personality. Dr. Brandes, another Cornell man, is a newcomer on the faculty. He has put his subjects across in such a live manner as to instil a new interest into the students. His competent instruction and his method have gained for him the support of the boys, en masse. His stay has been brief and his only official con- nections have been with the men of the B. S. courses, nevertheless he is well known on the campus. Among the older men is Professor Shankweiler, Instructor of Biology. He is a Muhlenberg graduate and his efforts in behalf of his Alma Mater are not limited to the classroom and laboratory. Professor Shankweiler has that Muhlenberg spirit which makes him a friend to all and his willingness to aid any one at any time has made him quite popular with his boys. Dr. Bailey, Professor of Biology, is also a favorite of long standing at Muhlen- berg. His classes have always been pleasant for the students because of his fair treatment of them, and because of the interesting manner he has in presenting his subject matter. His connections do not cease with his classroom work, however, since he is the Chairman of the Faculty Committee on Student Activities and here he meets all the organizations and groups. Professor Fasig is included in the department of Sciences, as Geology Professor. His ideas of sportsmanship are of such calibre as to command the respect of all with whom he comes in contact. It is not the good fortune of many students to meet him in classes, but he is probably the most popular professor on the campus. Professor Allen is in charge of the Physics Department. His thorough-going and conscientious efforts have placed him high in the esteem of his students. BAILEY BRANDES SHANKWEILER ALLEN