Niagara University - Niagaran Yearbook (Lewiston, NY)

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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

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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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SITTING: Major Albine, LTC. McQuaid, Major Vaught. STANDING: Captain Schwartzman, SSG. Galante, SFC. Kirt- chen, SSG. Pratt, Captain Froberg. Education The goal of the Department of Education is to prepare students who demonstrate the ability to enable children to learn, to be teachers. A professional studies program is offered which enables the students to learn the philosophical, psychological and social foundations of education, as Well as becoming competent in the prac- tice of humanistic teaching. SITTING: J. Hannigan, S. MacKrell, C. Sapone. STANDING: S. Pappalardo,J. Prince, M. Brumet. Dlilitary Science A proud member of Niagara University's academic community, the Military Science Department is charged with training and commissioning young men and women as 2nd Lieutenants in the United States Army. In addi- tion to its normal classroom instruction, ROTC pre- sented adventure training such as orienteering, hiking, rappelling and life-saving as well as social events like the Military Ball, a formal Dining-In, and numerous happy-hours at the Rat.', Moreover, the department sponsored an active Ranger Detachment and Color Guard. Mixing academics with challenging and in- teresting extracurricular activities gave rise to an en- thusiastic, high spirited Corps of Cadets. Physical Education The goal of the department of Physical Education is to make a maximum contribution toward the optimal de- velopment ofthe capabilities of those students who have selected as their career goal a projected life role as pro- fessional educators in the field of physical education. The department provides the opportunities for training and developing competencies needed by the individual desiring to teach Physical Education. SITTING: B. Simonson, R. Moudgil. STANDING: R. Ames, Chairmang C. Patterson, C. Hoffman, T. Sheeran.