Olivet Nazarene University - Aurora Yearbook (Bourbonnais, IL)

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Behind The Stage A man with a broad knowledge of the fertile past and an eye keen to the understanding of contemporary events is Professor Linford A. Marquart, Head of the department of History and Social Sciences. Mr. Mar- quart came to Olivet in 1940 from Eastern Nazarene College. He is, within the denomination, regarded as the first authority on the history of the Holiness Movement. He holds a life membership in the Na- tional Education Association and is a national trustee of the League of Evangelical Students. Professor Greer has the distinguished position of holding the longest tenure of any teacher in any of the scattered Xazarene schools. His special field of study is Ancient and Medieval History. Since his hobby is gardening, you will find few victory gardens ahead of his. This is Miss Kathryn Howe ' s first year with us. As an alumnus of the college, Miss Howe was saluta- torian of her class. Upon completion of her work at the University of Illinois, she was one of two selected for a special graduate award in the Supervision of Education. She is a member of the American Asso- ciation of University Women. Also an alumnus, Miss Ruth Gilley is the School Li- brarian, and instructor of History in the Academy. Before coming to Olivet, Miss Gilley had wide teach- ing experience in Kentucky and Ohio. She too is a member of the American Association of Universitv Women. - % PI 1 1 B BjgjP ; a2 ' + ' 4 t

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Search for Truth Dr. Clinton J- Bushey is a veteran here. As Professor of Zoology, he began his instruction as far back as 1925. Professor Bushey is a graduate of Taylor Uni- versity and the University of Michigan. His special held of research and instruction is Entomology. This year, under the hand of Professor D. J. Strick- ler, the Department of Biology has shown a decided improvement. Not only has the department had a large enrollment, but the rooms have all been newly redecorated and many new instruments added. In keeping with the modern outlook, he uses to a marked degree visual aids in his teaching. Professor Strickler also holds the responsible position of faculty adviser of the Yearbook. The chemistry laboratory has so advanced that the initiative, ingenuity and hard work that Professor Harold D ' Arcy has exhibited cannot be praised too highly. As Professor of Chemistry, Mr. D ' Arcy also teaches Physics and is responsible for the strong stu- dent interest in the held of photography. Professor of Mathematics, David Rice is a graduate of Asbury College and the University of Illinois, and a veteran of the hrst World War. Professor Rice, be- sides teaching at the college, is an instructor in the Government Defense Program. His field of speciali- zation is Electronics. Mr. Keith St. John is an instructor of science in the Academy. This year lie is teaching Biology and as- sisting in Chemistry.

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Unknown Tongues After a year ' s leave of absence, Professor Leonard Goodwin, Chairman of the Department of Foreign Languages, has returned to take up again his old post. Mr. Goodwin has completed his residence work at the University of Illinois and is now working on the thesis necessary before taking a Doctor ' s Degree. Under his direction, Spanish is being offered in the curricu- lum for the first time. Miss Marion Davidson is Professor of French. She is a member of the Graduate Society of Phi Delta Lambda. She took her Master ' s degree from the Uni- versity of Illinois in 1940. The languages of Greek and German are the teaching subjects of Professor Ruth Fess, although her special field of concentration is Latin. In addition to her work in foreign languages, Miss Fess also teaches English Composition. Her activities with student organizations include the sponsoring of the Glim- merglass, and the holding of the position of Literarv Critic on the Aurora staff. She too is a member of Phi Delta Lambda. Miss Ruth Bump, formerly of Eastern Nazarene Col- lege, is instructor of English in the Academy. She also has the distinction of attaining membership in the Society of I ' hi Delta Lambda.