Niagara University - Niagaran Yearbook (Lewiston, NY)

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Social Welfare Sociology attempts to define the phenomena within its scope by introducing the student to the principles which underlie our social structure and the elements which make them Work. The study of sociology helps the stu- dent to live intelligently in the present period of rapid social change. The objective of the Social Welfare program is to promote student involvement in the com- munity. The social welfare courses enable students to pro- duce social work at the entry level, continue for a degree in Human Services or admission in- to a graduate program or to enter other disciplines in conjunction with social Work. SITTING: N. Caggiano, Chairman. STANDING: S. Whitney, J. Gessner, W. MacDanie1, A. Schaefer, L. Malakie. Political Science In an age of human and legal rights the Criminal Justice stu- dents attempts to understand a society controlled by law, and in- fluenced by human behavior. The task becomes more complex and specialized, and the need for Criminal Justice professionals. Law and Justice are not mere terms, they are ideals. SITTING: R. O'Dea, Chairman: T. Ciaccia, D. Partch. STANDING: C. Nemeth. 22

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English A The English Department realizes that reading, discussion and writing are integral parts of a student's literary educa- tion. The goals of the Department are to acquaint the students in the historical, philosophical, social and aesthetic aspects of the tradition of English Literature through the assimilation and acquisition of relevant materialg to present all the important genres of English Literature, to develop clarity, logic and correctness in spoken and written Englishg to realize that language is an implement used to convey logical and moral truth and to develop an awareness in students of the sincerity, accuracy, artistic truth, beauty and ethical import of literature. SITTING: Dr. Maloney, chairmang Miss Simon, Mrs. Watkinson. STANDING: Dr. O'Donnel1, Bro. Towey. Fine Arts SITTING: Fr. Prior, Mrs. Gould, Mr. Boye. STANDING: Dr. Sadkin, Mr. Blair, Mr. , ,, , . Powers, Fr. Tumulty, Fr. Burke. Courses in the academic study of Fine Arts and studio courses in Art are presented by the Department of Fine Arts. The study of the Fine Arts stresses the aesthetic and cultural aspects of man's creativity through the ages. Studio courses in Art stresses the need for the stu- dent to express himself in contemporary terms. SITTING:J. Gane, Mrs. Centofanti, C. Wells. STANDING: Mr. Kerswell, Mr. L. Centofanti, chairmang Mr. McMahon. Z1

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Foreign Languages The department is divided into two fields, classical and modern foreign languages. The primary goal of the classical languages is the teaching of the Greek and Latin. Other goals are to get an understanding of the language as such and its relation to the English language as well as an accurate image of classical civiliza- tion. Through the teaching of modern foreign languages, the department alms to develop in the students the ability to converse in the modern language and the facility to read the language studied so that the student will be encouraged to con- tinue study in that language in later life. The department also seeks to develop a knowledge of literature, history, culture and psychology of the people whose language is studied. History The Department of History offers survey, theme, regional, and special courses de- signed to reveal patterns of change and con- tinuity in human thought, values, and institu tions. To study the past is better to under- stand the present and to anticipate the future. The Department helps students cultivate skills in perceptive reading, clear writing, sound research, and critical think- ing. Such skills are valuable assets in con- temporary society, especially for students Whose career interests embrace law, management, communications, education, or government work. SITTING: E. Duran, Z. Sahan. STANDING: D. Peters, Z. Manuele, A. Baggs, Chairman. SITTING: Sr. Louise Sullivan, A Morinello, C. Muller-Landau M. Long. STANDING: Fr O'Keefe, D. Iannuzzi. 23