Pittsburg State University - Kanza Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

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GEOGRAPHY EULALIA E. ROSEBERRY. B, S. The Geography Department is attempting to give the students an appreciation of the value of a knowledge of the facts and phenomena of geography which function in ordinary reading and in every day so- cial and occupational relations. It is also hoped that the student by an intelligent understanding of the influence of geographic environs on all peoples of the world may grow into a sympathetic fellow-feeling toward them. As the work of the department is practically wholly with teachers and prospective teachers, much effort is expended in emphasiz- ing the many avenues of geography through which the teacher may im- press upon the school children in their charge the value of loyalty, pat- riotism, conservation and respect for law and order. The Geography Department of K. S. T. C. greets you and wishes to see you.

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LIBRARY ODELLA NATION. B.S. “The true university of these days is a collection of books.” Porter Library, with four large reading rooms, well lighted and well furnished, a book capacity of about 90,000 volumes, will be the university of K. S. T. C. It is the most beautiful building on the campus. Designed es- pecially for library work, its books will be accessible to those who want them, as well as to those who need them. By students who have been handicapped in the past by crowded and noisy reading rooms, the Main Reading Room on the second floor will be greatly appreciated. While it is readily accessible to students, it is apart from the rush line of students asking for assigned readings and from the con- fusion that often arises from congestion at the delivery desk. Richard de Bury, Bishop of Durham, once said, “The library, therefore, of wisdom, is more precious than riches, and nothing that can be wished for us is worthy to be compared with it. Whosoever, therefore, acknowl- edges himself to be a zealous follower of truth, and happiness, of wisdom, of science, or even of the faith, must of necessity make him- self a lover of books.”

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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES ♦ jO JAMES A. YATES. B. S. M S. This department gladly greets the readers of The Kanza. We are glad that we have had an opportunity to know as many of you as we have. We have earnestly given our best efforts to acquaint you with the fields of science which are represented by the department. Our lab- oratories are planned to furnish each student purposeful experiences. These new phenomena supply basal information upon which the student builds his education. A mere glance at the field of education today will convince anyone of the immense role which is played by the scientists. We are living in a scientific age. Practically all work in every field of activity is modified and helped by the discoveries of science made during the last century. We seek to serve you in the most helpful way.