Union College - Golden Cords Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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4 i . .-.. ' is Q ' 5. l ' ,. - H. U. Stevens B. L. House DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY HE fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Prov. 9:10. To in- stil this fear into the lives of young people is the great purpose of Union College. In fact, this scripture is its motto, and is so placed at its entrance that it serves as a continual reminder of that for which every student should seek. Such a volume of truth is hidden in these words that it would take a book full to begin to reveal their meaning. To have a fear for God, in Whom is em- bodied the deepest treasures of infinite love, is the Hrst step which any seeker after wisdom should take. To reverence and recognize Him as the Power that created all, as the Source from which all truth flows, places one at the threshold of the storehouse of Infinite wisdom. lt is true that all the departments of the institution direct the minds of students toward this end,-it is the very atmos- phere of the school,-yet the Department of Theology in a special way does this. A minimum of sixteen hours of Bible is required for graduation from the literary course, from which the A. B. degree is granted. Twenty hours are required as a minor, and thirty-four hours constitute a major. This work should not only acquaint the student with the Source of wisdom, but bring him also in contact with the Author of life and help him to put on an armor of truth that will shield him from the errors and skepticism of the world. About two hundred seventy-live students were enrolled in this department this year in the classes of Professors B. L. House and H. U. Stevens. The subjects offered were: Introductory Bible, Daniel and Revelation, Parables and Miracles of Christ, Bible Doctrines, Christian Evidences, Minor Prophets. Religious Liberty, Life and Times of Christ, Homiletics, Ancestry of the English Bible and Church History. W r fa il? 1

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Aw 1+ -ffigfir if-rc I I ri th Qmtgg 3 R. E. Nelson 0 VERIFY the assertion that South Hall has made great progress dur- ing the past school year would take but little investigation, for all that is necessary is that you come and see. No longer is the venerable and beloved building referred to in tones of derision and disdain as the barn. No, South Hall has come into its own, It has aroused itself as though it were a mighty sleeping dinosaur, and with a rapid energetic stride, has within a few months elevated itself to heights worthy of laudation and respect. But behind all progress there is a motivating power which is responsible for its attainment. Thus it is that the young men feel that that praise is due to the dean of men, Professor R. E. Nelson, who through his tireless efforts and energetic personality has stood at the helm and guided on to victory in the campaigns for dormitory improvements. Much credit is due Dean Nelson for the cooperative spirit and the line Christian brotherhood existing in South Hall. His interest in the individual problems of the young men, and in their welfare as a whole, merits much praise. And last, but far from least, appreciation is in order for the many kind acts of Mrs. Nelson, who has not only added charm and grace to South Hall, but has also furthered harmony and good fellowship. A toast to our dean and his wife. E

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4 ' 7Qmmmf i ihmmm 5 G. C. Jorgensen H. K. Schilling E. B. Ogden DEPARTMENTS OF SCIENCE 0 MAKE study of value to the future worker in God's cause, to hold a high standard of scholarship, to hold up Christian ideals, never losing sight of the fact that this is a Christian school, is the aim of the physical and biological science departments of Union College. Professor Iorgensen head of the Chemistry and Biology departments, which include general and organic chemistry, qualitative and quantitative analysis, physiology, and zoology, was assisted this year by Professor Ogden. who taught general chemistry. The laboratory assistants were George A. Campbell, chemistry: Leon Barker, physiology and chemistry: and Ted Hiatt. zoology. Out of the one hundred Hfty students enrolled in these classes there are approximately fifty pre-medics. A large number of the girls are taking a preparatory course. These departments occupy the southeast side of the basement and a labor- atory room on first floor. The northeast side is taken up by the physics and mathematics department. Professor Schilling was head of the department and Professor Ogden was associate. Wilbur Essig was laboratory assistant. This department is now able to offer majors of thirty hours each in physics and mathematics. There are now from ten to fifteen students working on majors. Seven years ago when Professor Schilling came here he found laboratory equipment for physics and astronomy worth approximately 353000. Since then there has been added 53000 worth of new equipment. In astronomy the facilities for teaching are better than in most colleges of the same size. A modern radio demonstration set, both receiving and sending, showing modern principles of radio, and an electric magnet about three inches in diam- eter which has the power to lift four hundred pounds with current from a dry cell, are a few of this year's additions to this department. r I : C' a C' 9 C