Occidental College - La Encina Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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15.5, Robert Bassler, Miss Constance Perkins, Chairman Robert Hansen, Harold Spencer. ART With the return of Mr. Hansen from a year's work in India and the addition of Mr. Spencer as professor of Zi 1 'ef Art History, the Art Depart- ment planned many events for art maiors and other in- terested students. Two stu- dent shows, a sale of stu- dent work in the Quad, dis- cussions held with visiting artists and with faculty members in their homes, and field trips to local mu- seums and nearby points of interest constituted the ac- tivities of this rewarding year. Chairman George Cleland, Henry Offers, Frank DeHaan, Frank Lambert, John McAnaIly. I6 CHEMISTRY By means of several grants, members of the Department of Chemistry were able to work on individual research proiects-in ad- dition to conducting their depart- mental classes and assisting in the Combined Science program. The fac- ulty members of the department also sponsored and advised the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society and the Occidental chapter of Alpha Chi Sigma, the honorary chemistry fraternity. - gf. L were gu..Ews4+m- tisriurifassn ass awww: m.n..f::+ FACULTY . ,ifeir :W j John McMenamin, Patrick Wells, Stephen Tillet, John Stephens John Hardy. BIOLOGY Under the capable direction of Dr. Wells during the first semester, and of Dr. McMenamin sec- ond semester, the Biology Department worked with both the Pre-Med and Biology Clubs, providing nu- merous interesting speakers throughout the year. Along with their regular schedule of classes and field trips, the biologists also took part in the Combined Science program. The department was responsible for choosing the recipient of the Selle Memorial Award which goes to outstanding iunior biology or pre-med maiors.

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PURCHASING AGENT AND BOOKSTORE MANAGER SIDNEY GRANETT, B.S. SUPERINTENDENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS HENRY HAROLD HARE, A.B. f .4 I, , w I 1 - I I Y, ..,-,T V w, ,. ,M ACTING ALUMNI SECRETARY ADELAIDE G. MCMENAMIN

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Laurence deRycke, Chairman Joseph Haring, Robert Holland, John Elliott. ECONOMICS The Economics Department has kept busy with many important activities on and off campus. Dr. Haring, who took over the Chair- manship of the department this year, returned from traveling around the world, working on a Brookings Institution research professorship, and has done extensive studies for a Southern Cali- fornia Research Council report. Dr. deRycke, who had been ahead of the department since 1950, gave an Award Lecture in the early spring- The department sponsored many interesting activities such as guest speakers and the annual Economics Day, which provided opportunities for students to become better acquainted with this field. EDUCATION One of the finest teacher training programs in the state is offered by our Department of Education, headed by Dr. Roy G. Petrie. Teacher observations and student teaching provide opportunities of practical experience for the education ma- iors. The Student-California Teachers Associ- ation chapter, a professional organization, this year sponsored a regional conference, speakers, and various field trips. I H H H W' -fs .- ,m I I .K E I E e -uw lu Kenneth Kurtz, Lewis Owen, Chairman Kenneth Oliver, Evelyn Kieffer, Basil Busacca, Robert Ryf, Donald Adams, James Ferguson, John Pearce. ENGLISH AND COMPARATIVE LITERATURE This year, with- out a single professor away on leave of absence, this department carried on its activities in full force. Dr. Pearce, formerly with the staff of USC, ioined the faculty to teach in the field of Comparative Literature. Students and faculty alike welcomed the return of Dr. Adams from Pakistan and enioyed hearing about his interesting teaching ex- periences there. Dr. Owen served not only as Assistant Professor of English but also as Chairman of Occidental's Honors Council. Underway in the department was the formation of a maiors' organization, intended to stimulate interest and scholarship among the students. Jo Stanchfield, Chairman Roy Petrie, David Ferris