University of Northern Iowa - Old Gold Yearbook (Cedar Falls, IA)

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Department of Domestic Science The Domestic Science Department was organized because of th constant demand of public schools for teachers trained in this line of activity. While train- ing which develops technical skill is made piominent, the standard of scholastic attainment is not lower than that in other courses. Two classes of diplomas are offered—Director of Domestic Science and Teacher of Domestic Science. The first corresponds to that given with the degree Master of Didactics and the second to the degree Bachelor of Didactics. When the department was organized in the fall of 1904, under the direc- tion of Mrs. Alma L. McMahon, from the Stout Training School at Menominee, Wisconsin, only courses in sewing were offered. In January, 1905, the school kitchen was ready for use, and by September, 1905, a dining room had been provided. During the school year of 1906-07, gas was substituted for gasoline as fuel for the individual stoves. Numerous articles were added to the equip- ment, including a gas range with a hood. It can be seen from the need of in u-eased equipment that the department is steadily growing. Nearly every term new students enroll, planning to com- plete the course. The work in cooking is very popular as an elective with students who are taking other courses.

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IN THE DINING ROOM