Oglethorpe University - Yamacraw Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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2 , MoAAiAJUieU xicaLi A.B., Presbyterian College of South Carolina, Valedictorian and Medalist; A.M., P C. of S. C; Graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary; A.M., Princeton University; LL.D., Ohio Northern University; Litt.D., Presbyterian College of South Carolina; Pastor of Morganton (N. C.) Presbyterian Church; Vice-Presi- dent of Thornwell College for Orphans ; Author and Editor ; Founder and Editor of Westminster Magazine; Author of The Laic of the White Circle (novel) ; The Midnight Mummer (poems) ; Sinful Sadday (story for children) ; Life of Wdham Plumer Jacobs; The New Science and the Old Religion; Not Knowing Whither He Went; Islands of the Blest; Red Lanterns on St. Michael ' s. Editor of The Oglethorpe Book of Georgia Verse; Member Graduate Council of the National Alumni Association of Princeton University; President of the University.

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Gxi4 nic eMyUto . . . Xi4iJt Since Dr. Jacobs reestablished Oglethorpe University in 1913, he has taught a course called Cosmic History which is, at present, required of all seniors, and is so designed to better associate the student with the problems that he will face when he leaves the University. Dr. Jacobs believes that the only way people can rid the world of con- flict is by a clear understanding of present-day problems in terms of the past so that we, as individuals, may be able to solve these problems by past experience and a clearly developed foresight. To develop this power of introspection in the college student, Dr. Jacobs has impressed upon him that one must realize the complexity of the elements which have gone into the making of Man and his environment. Throughout the past ages, Man has undergone a series of changes in adjusting him- self to the increasing complexity of his surroundings, and through a process of steady development and acclimation ; he has become an ever-developing Knower in an ever- developing Known, waxing more and more complex and specialized as he meets the new obstacles with which he is faced. This summarizes Man ' s situation as it is seen today: a highly specialized creature beset upon all sides by a maze of primitive emotions. Dr. Jacobs holds to the theory that Man will ever con- tinue to progress and will never be- come an element in the process of re- tardation. The text used for the study of Cos- mic History was written by Dr. Ja- cobs in which he presents the growth of Man through the composite eye of all the natural sciences. Through this procedure not one aspect of hu- man life and its associations is omit- ted ; a clear picture of the Universe as a whole is considered. Once a week Dr. Jacobs conducts a lecture for his class, bringing into the lecture many interesting obser- vations of his own along with the textu al material. At the close of the year, the members of the class meet before a board of examiners and are required to pass an oral examination before they receive credit for the course.

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LIBERU ARTS POROHOVSHIKOV, NiCOLASSEN, AVILES PeREZ THE SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS could well be named the Cosmopolitan School because the course of study is in- tended to encourage especially the study of languages, an- cient and modern. Doctor George F. Nicolassen, dean of the school and one of the oldest members of the university fa- culty, has long been endeared to all students as Doctor Nick. Doctor Nicolassen, professor of ancient languages, di- rects his staff of language professors consisting of Profes- sor Pierre S. Porohovshikov, professor of French and Ger- man; Doctor Herman Gaertner, professor of German; and Doctor Luis Aviles Perez, professor of Spanish and Italian. Because of language requirements in other schools, all stu- dents of the university at one time or another come under the influence of this department. EDllfATIfli DR. HERMAN J. GAERTNER is dean of the School of Education which is both an undergraduate and a graduate school. A number of graduates from this school in Oglethorpe University as well as other colleges have entered the teaching profes- sion. Since much of the work is psycho- logical and humanistic, the dicipline of this school is a preparation for dealing with all forms of human contact sides of life work, as well as for the teaching pro- fession. Dr. Gaertner is professor of general psychology ; Dr. Thomas B. Mea- dows, educational psychology; Professor Hugh A. Woodward, orientation in edu- cation, secondary education and school and social order; Professor Morris J. Hard- wick, teaches in the extension school. Hardwick, Gaertner, Woodward