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

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Physics and Chemistry Getchell Mersey Kadcsch Read The Department of Physics and Chemistry receives the patronage of two classes of students. One class consists of those who do not intend to teach, but who are seeking preparation for certain technical courses, such as engineering, medicine, and its allied professions. The second class of students consists of those who intend to teach. They constitute the major portion of students working in the Department. Besides the general courses necessary for the preparation of high school teachers of physics and chemistry, the Depart- ment offers a few special courses for music students, physical education students, and elementary course students. DR. LOUIS REGEMAN . . . Department Head Page 28

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Physical Education for Women Humiston, Michel, Moore Short, Van Ness, White MONIC A WILD...................Department Head The Department of Physical Education for Women aims to create and stimulate interest in wholesome physical forms of recreation for all the women in school and to provide a means by which such interest may find concrete expression. To that end, in addi- tion to the regular class work in Physical Education activities, sports clubs have been formed which are open to every girl in school. These provide opportun- ities for participation in such activities as hikes, picnics, and outdoor winter sports, and for competition in such activities as hockey, tennis, and basketball. Equipment for pingpong, shuffle board, badminton, deck tennis, and tether ball is available for use in leisure hours. Two bicycles, twelve pairs of roller skates, and ten pairs of skiis are recent additions to equipment which may be used by students. Page 27

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Social Science Beard, Erbe, Fahmey, Harbcson Hunter, Riggs Robinson, Sage, Wellborn DR. M. R. THOMPSON . . . Department Head The Department of Social Science is a strong con- necting link between the student and the political, social, and economic problems that confront the world today. History as it is taught today is not merely dry facts from a more or less forgotten past, but a vital, living subject which analyzes the present order and en- ables us to plan or shape the future. This Department attempts to inoculate the student, as a future educator, with this attitude, in order that democracy, which re- quires a broad understanding of social relations and in- stitutions, may be perpetuated; and in order to remove that greatest obstacle to progress, the lack of under- standing. The social studies, when properly presented, enable the student to adjust himself to new situations, and to find his place in a society that is rapidly in- creasing in complexity. Page 29