Pittsburg State University - Kanza Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

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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!

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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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Dr. D. Haggard Robert Hart Dr. Harold Thomas J. Bryan Sperry Dr. Ronald Smith, Dr. H. Kriegsman Chairman Margaretjohnson V. Nimecek Donald I-light 1 29