Pittsburg State University - Kanza Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

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,wa Top Row: Dr. Millard Laing, Chairmang Richard I.. Kemper, Norman Hessert, Rose Buchmann, Martha Pate. Erma Rose Dr. Laurence Siegle Music Department Sponsors Concert Series This year's major musical activities included the Dellar Con- sort, the Alma Trio, and others listed on the Chamber Music series. In addition, concerts were given by the college choir, band, and orchestra. A busy schedule for the band included acting as host for several hundred musicians at Homecoming, October 31, and a trip to Fort Hays to participate in the half- time ceremonies during a football game. The annual Chamber Music Series booked by the Music de- partment in conjunction with the University of Arkansas, the University of Kansas, and M. U. continued its international roster of artists this year. Fourlh Row: Dr. Donald Key, Robert Schott, Walter Osadachuck, Markwood Holmes, Willj. Humble. 27

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Military Science Provides Training The Military Science department, now in its twelfth year on campus, provides training in leadership, citizenship, and military technology for all male students in the first two years of college and, for those who qualify, an opportu- nity to become a commissioned officer in the SfSgt. Richard Corentz, Sfc. Robert Charland, Major Arne B. Erickson. Not Shown: Lt. Col. Irwin Warden, Capt. Jimmie Bailey, Capt. Robert Woods. United States Army. Approximately 300 gradu- ates have received commissions and are serving in all areas of the world. Lt. Col Irwin Warden is chairman of the de- partment. Camp Commander's Trophy Returned Last summer KSC sent its largest class to the six week summer camp at Fort Riley, Kansas. This class returned to the campus the Camp Commanders, Trophy, the symbol of the high- est ranking school at camp. KSC was competing for the first time against major schools such as Notre Dame, Michigan and Illinois. The honor was the sixth time in nine years that the KSC cadets have been rated first, and they were second the other three years. Increased enrollment in the cadet corps ne- cessitated the forming of three battalions for drill this year. These batallions are completely handled and administered by the senior cadets. Two of the top events included the Military Ball, one of the largest social events on campus, and Military Night at the last home football game of the year.

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Math Department Completes First Year In Yates The department of Mathematics offers un- dergraduate courses leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Science in Education. Students not preparing to teach must complete a definite sequence of courses in one of three areas of theoretical mathematics, statistics, or applied mathematics. Those specializing in statistics ornapplied math have the advantage of' training with the LGP-30 and IBM-1620 digital compu- ters. There are presently over 160 under- graduate students. The graduate program offers the degrees of Master of Arts or Master of Science, and a sixth year program of Specialist in Education. In addition, high school teachers are enrolled for graduate study in mathematics in the Na- tional Science Foundation program. These . , . tfre.'TwW'S'w1srfwt-2 .. ,f N lffifwstss. W classes held both on campus on Saturdays and in various cities throughout the area during the week. This year the department concluded its first year in Yates Hall. It shares this building with the Physics Department. The offices are on the second floor, with classrooms on the first and second levels. The computing center in Yates Hall is a cooperative project with the Department of Business Administration. Dr. R. G. Smith is the chairman of the de- partment. The Kansas Alpha chapter of Kappa Mu Epsilon, a national honor society in mathema- tics with 66 chapters, is sponsored by the de- partment. This was the third chapter of organi- zation, and three members of the department have held national office. Problems, problems!