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

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Mathematics and Commercial Education Cummins Oaffin, Lambert, Mach Myers, Skar, Watson, Wester From finger counting to logarithmic tables, from the Greek abacus to machines performing complicated calculations with uncanny speed and accuracy, the science of Mathematics has been developing because everything in the world is relative, and adjustments to life call for measurement, number, and an accompany- ing language. Thus, we have Mathematics a power- ful factor in the development of world civilization. From the days of the Hanseatic League and the world commerce of Italian cities, men have studied the laws underlying world trade. Today, commerce has reached a relatively high degree of perfection, and it is difficult to reduce to working rules and principles the elusive elements involved. In this effort the schools have a share in training future leaders in the commercial world. Page 23

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Language Maddox Marsh Merchant Schaefer Thornes DR. I. L. LILLEMEI .... Department Head There is a possible charm attached to the study of a foreign language—a class-room travel to other lands. Through the language of a country, one may gain an excellent knowledge of the country itself, thereby forming materially and spiritually closer relations with the peoples of the world and. creating a greater toler- ance and a broader understanding of the several nations. Four languages are offered in this Department: French, Spanish, German, Latin. Emphasis is put not only on the purely linguistic side in the study of these languages, but also on the cultural background. Na- turally, the Department prepares students to teach these subjects in high schools and elsewhere.

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Music Barker, Freeman, Hays Hill, Igou, Mayfield Richinan, Ruegnitz, Russell. Samson, Scariuht. Wolfe Ample opportunity for self-expression is afforded to the students through the Department of Music. The Department maintains six glee clubs: The Cecilians, Bel Cantos, I'uterpeans, Aeolians, Minnesingers, and Troubadours. The College Chorus presents an an- nual Christmas oratorio and spring Cantata. The Col- lege Symphony, ranging from eight) to ninety pieces, presents three program? during the year. In addition to these, the Orchestra Club, ranging from forty-five to fifty in number, thb Marching Band of seventy-five, the Concert Band of eighty, and the Ladies’ Band of sixty pieces, furnish music for various occasions. Students participating in any of these organizations receive valuable educational training and cultural de- velopment, along with the satisfaction of self-expres- sion. EDWARD KURTZ .... Department Head Page 24