St Josephs University - Greatonian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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PIIILO 0PllY CAIIEMY The Philosophical Academy was first introduced on the campus in 1930 by the Reverend Walter G. Summers, SJ. Its initial purpose was to clear away a little of the metaphysical fog that tends to gather in the philosophy classes. In later years the possibility of supplementing the philosophy curriculum with a history of philosophy pre- sented through the medium of the Academy was realized. Now, the Academy attempts to set in a historical per- spective, the philosophies of the men who have been the chief contributors to Western Thought. The meetings are conducted in an informal seminar style. Each member selects one or more of the important philosophers as the subject of his investigation, prepares a paper summarizing his works and presents it at the meet- ings. Father Frederick Renz, SJ., the moderator, is not infrequently called upon during the course of the meet- ings to untangle some of the philosophic knots that result from the discussions. Metaphysical perplexitics are avidly discussed in an informal discussion of the Philosophy Academy.

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CHEM! 'IRY CLUB The Saint joseph's Chapter of the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society is formed parallelling the 'by-laws of the active Society, in that its purposes are the same as those of the A.C.S. These are: encouragement of chemical advancement in all fleldsg promotion of researchg improvements of chemical standarclsg promotion of scien- tinc interest through meetings, reports and discussions. To these the fledgling chemists have implemented social activity. The Chapter took form in 1948 under the guidance of Dr. Bartlett, himself an active member of the A.C.S. After the trial period, the group received its charter in january of 1949. Shortly thereafter, Dr. Bartlett was given charge of the Philadelphia area chapters with Mr. Beichl as the Chapter's moderator, which post he maintains at the present time. Secretary Treasurer john Mosconyg Chairman Paul Bx-yang Moderator George Beichlg Vice-Chairman Bob Convery and Joe Groch.

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0Ul0LOGY CL ll The Sociology Club was established in 1942 by those majors in this held. The Club's purpose has been to pro- vide students with an organization through which they can achieve a general introduction into the field of sociol- ogy by means of broadening personal knowledge by first- hand contacts of professionals in related fields. The vitality of the club is found in its constant pro- vision for its members, many hrst-hand experiences with those sociological phenomena which were the subject matter of classroom lectures and assigned readings. Many phases of study were made more interesting and took on more meaning when discussed informally with experts from such agencies as The Philadelphia Crime Prevention Bureau, The Voluntary Defenders, The Big Brothers' Associations, and The Catholic Interracial Council. Motion pictures and frequent field trips to prisons, courts, orphanages, and mental hospitals, integrated theo- retical text book, approachesto Sociology and their foun- dations, the empirical facts. Chairman Don Dobbins, President Joe Brady, Moderator joseph Cross and Vice-President Don Barr form the nucleus for furthering sociological activities on campus.