St Olaf College - Viking Yearbook (Northfield, MN)

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ffm, 3, DR. ELLINGSON By expecting Chemistry students to do their best work always, Dr. E. O. El- lingson has helped to establish St. Olaf's chemistry department as one of the best. His lectures help to make chemistry a real and living thing to each student. His interest in his stu- dents makes him a sought-after pro- fessor. s ali, da T EllflllEllll SINCE 1900 WHEN the sciences became a part of the St. Olaf College cur- riculum the chemistry department has exacted its share of the Ole student's time and effort. lt was in 1926, when the Administration Building was completed, that the department became really adequately equipped. In the modern liberal arts college the science department plays an important part. It is here in the laboratories that students ar-e taught the important skill of transferring the material they obtain in textbooks into practical applications, a skill important to them in adjusting themselves in new and oft-en difficult situations. We can readily see also the part science is playing in the present situation. It has be-en said that this is a war of ideas, it is also a war that must be fought with scientific methods. But it is not with the idea of making b-etter fighters that our scientists are being trained, it is so that in the days to come, science may make new advances, thus opening new vistas for the generations to come. DR. GLASOE Many and marvelous are the epigrams and anecdotes of Dr. P. M. Glasoe, professor of chemistry. His classes are not only classes in chemistry, but are interspersed with practical suggestions for Christian and American living. His students remember him as a brilliant and very understanding professor. WW 1, MR. BERNTSEN It was not many years ago that Mr. 5 . R. A. Berntsen was merely a student M of chemistry, so he fully understands l f' the problems of his students. He has , an uncanny ability of being on hand instantly when the thing iust won't 'iz ' - come out right. His true interest in 5 chemistry and in his students makes him invaluable. -' MR. TOLLEFSRUD New at St. Olaf this year Mr. Mervin Tollefsrud has the job of trying to manage the Frosh labs. This is one of the most difficult tasks of the depart- ment, but he has no trouble in keep- ing the building safe from the some- times treacherous experiments of am- bitious Frosh.

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Ellfffll MR. NORDSTRAND A new member of the St. Olaf faculty, Mr. Norman W. Nordstrand has already won the ad- miration of his freshmen English classes by his original presentation and vitalizing of subiect ma- terial. This true son of Norway enioys discuss- ing student problems over his afternoon cup of coffee. 'N Ci.osELY ALLIED WITH literature and really an integral part of it, the speech department offers stud-ents the opportunity to communicate the thoughts, ideas, and principles acquired in the study of th-e classics. A man's thoughts are of slight value to him unless he is capable of expressing them to his fellow men. Our sp-eech de- partment end-eavors to teach those fundamental standards and rules which constitute delivering a speech. Not only are the methods of presentation stressed, but thought con- tent receives equal consideration. Speech offers unlimited opportunities in numerous fields. Besides the extra-curricular activities such as de- bate, oratory, and Hextempi' speaking, the students in fun- damentals classes have the occasion to prepare and deliver various types of speeches. Student self-improvement is facilitated by the use of voice recordings. This modern method points out any defects in tempo, pitch, or enuncia- tion which destroy the effectiveness of a speech. A foremost objective of the department this year has been to help those students who employ defective speech habits. Miss Dahl has been meeting these people regularly for private corrective lessons. She has been ably assisted by speech majors who supervise the drill work and there- by have the chance to put into practice text book material. MRS. KELSEY A genuine first lady of the drama, Mrs. Eliza- beth Walsingham Kelsey is one of the most re- sourceful persons on the campus. Besides a full time schedule of dramat- ics, this capable lady has taken over additional my speech classes. Mrs. Kel- sey's enthusiasm and grand sense of humor have carried her through another year of outstand- ing productions. 23 DR. HONG Dr. Howard Hong is one of the most intellectual young professors on the St. Olaf faculty. Besides teaching English, Dr. Hong conducts several classes in philosophy. Students delight in at- tending his lectures which are characterized by his subtle humor and ready wit. MISS DAHL Miss Mordella Dahl, at- tractive young instructor of speech, is well liked because of the clear con- cise way in which she presents the fundamen- tals of this subiect. She serves as the forensic coach, takes charge of oratory, extemporaneous speaking, and instructs classes in defective speech. MISS IERDEE Miss Evelyn Ierdee, bet- ter known to most of us as the assistant Dean of Women, also teaches classes in freshman Eng- lish. As resident head of Mohn Hall, she is the business-like person from Whom the girls obtain excuses for an absence or an out-of-town permit. Despite her numerous duties, she is never too busy to offer assistance.

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lllllll IEUNUMIEE ,gg AW, AGN MISS DROTNING MISS MEYER MISS KLEPPE Both inspiration and common sense judgment are gained through con- tact with Miss Anna Drotning. I-Ier interest in her students prevails not only While they are stu- dents, but also extends to their business life. For her many years of serv- ice, we express our ap- preciation. Although Miss Alwine Meyer was at a loss when it came to identi- fying Norwegian lefse, she does admirably in her classes. Her inform- al, interest-arousing lec- tures drawn from a large fund of experience, cou- pled with her practical suggestions make her labs enjoyable and pur- Miss Ellen Kleppe's spar- kling eyes are just one hint of her very viva- cious personality. She very capably fills her position in the home eco- nomics department and always has time for in- dividual attention. poseful. THE oLD Axioivr that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, is the motto and watchword of our home economics department. In this field, the students acquire skills in food values, wise planning of menus, prep- aration of balanced diets, and methods of serving. The whole procedure is made interesting and functional by active participation on the part of the students. Supplementing textbook material, each girl has the oppor- tunity to prepare her menu in a welldequipped model laboratory. lllll IN HIS BOOK, The Arts, Dr. Van Loon defines Hgeniusi' as the perfection of technique plus something else. That something elseu is indehnable, but one can recognize it the moment one hears or sees it. Those of us who are familiar with Mr. Arnold Flaten's work in the field of artg especially in wood carving and stained glass, do not doubt that he possesses this initial quality ascribed to the genius. The carvings in the main studio of the radio building, in the little chapel of Agn-es Melby Hall, and in th-e library, as well as the stained glass medallions he creates for Christmas at St. Olaf and the Lenten Services show evidence of Mr. Flatenis per- fected technique. Any one of his art students will vouch that in his per- sonality is found that indelfinable something else. That something -else which makes his pupils share hopes and dreams of an enlarged studiog that permeates his lectures, and that humbleness which endears him to all who know him. is . , ga . .,,.. 7-T t ' ' ' -5 . . gi: ' I Q