Plymouth State University - Conning Tower Yearbook (Plymouth, NH)

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M A D R GIAILID R The Fourth Annual Madrigal Dinner. an Elizabethian Celebration, brought together the sights, sounds, and feast of the past era. The feast was highlighted with a roast boar. Among the entertainment were the Madrigal dancers, singers, and musicians. A head table exemplified the traditional feast ceremonies attended by the Queen and her Court. The Madrigal Dinner was regarded as a successful evening of pure entertainment. 28 I

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I Dr. Mary Bilheimer I Dr. Mary Bilheimer, professor of noturoi science at Plymouth State Cotege talks on ste In Plymouth m 1982. On the classes she teaches: I teach one major subject every year, microbiology. Every other year I teach a class in histology which is the study of Ivmg tissues. The rest of her classes are for lay people, which I enjoy very much Of course, the thing I feel the greatest satisfaction from is my Birth Defects course because it started as a module and is now a three credit couse. It's always one of the first filed at registration time. By spitting the class. I can now accomodate more students—about 200 per semester Teaching these classes puts me in touch with o wide perspective of the students, that's what I like, working with so many different students ” On the award given to her at convocation: It was from the student body to the person who they thought had gn en their greatest dedication or devotion to the student body. I was surprised and pleased to get it. On her education and previous work experience: I just had my 26th graduation. I spent two years teaching junior high. Before that I was an instructor at Cokjmbia University while I was getting my doctorate degree. I also received my masters at Columbia My undergraduate work was done at Gettysbug Coftege in Pennsylvania. Dr. Bfrieimer chose to attend the same colege where her father was on the faculty, serving as the director of athletics and the head of the physicol education department. On the question, “Would you recommend Plymouth State College?” Weil, I'm still here. I've looked around, and I sti Ike Plymouth, On the administration: ’1 think sometimes we (the administration) make changes too rapidly before we have had time to assess the previous change. On her teaching style: “I teach for the students. My subject matter is a vehicle and I hope students learn, but I also want to see and watch students gro and develop in my course. In other words. I teach the students, not the subject. On her Involvement: I enjoy being involved in student activities. Working with the students is the most enjoyable and gratifying aspect of teaching. Students ore what we’re all about A Plymouth Tradition 30