University of Pittsburgh - Owl Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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Dr. Arthur M. Young Dr. Putnam F. Jones The College The College makes up the greatest proportion of courses in the overall curricula of the University of Pittsburgh with twenty-three separate departments and divisions. From Astronomy through Psychology, from Philosophy through Physical Education, and from Music Appreciation through Chemistry, if you want it the College has it. Under the leadership of Dean Stanton C. Crawford, the College functions smoothly in all departments despite its great size. As a liberal arts school, its many required courses and its electives make the College one of the finest schools of its kind in the country. The department of ASTRONOMY is headed by Dr. X. E. Wag-man who is also Director of Allegheny Observatory. In the department of BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, Dr. Peter Gray, whose softly-clipped accent betrays his English origin, acts as head of the department. Dr. Alexander Silverman, head of the department of CHEMISTRY since 1918. is well-known for his penchant for glass of all types and is recognized as an authority on the subject. Students all agree that Robert X. Graham, JOURNALISM, has one of the finest senses of humor in the University. Mr. Graham is much in demand as toastmaster for various banquets and dinners because of his pleasant personality. MATHEMATICS and magic are the twin interest of Dr. James S. Taylor, head of the department. Many students wonder if it requires the latter to pass a test in the former of Dr. Taylor’s two interests. Heinz Chapel services on Wednesday afternoons are made doubly satisfying when Dr. Raymond F. Brittain delivers the sermon. Dr. Brittain is also head of the History of Religion division of the College. Dr. John W. Oliver Dr. R. E. Sherrill Walter K llovcy Dr. J. Warren Nyatrom

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Dr. Alexander Silverman Robert X. Graham Dean Stanton C. Crawford Dr. James S. Taylor Dr. Raymond F. Brittain Dr. Peter Gray- Dr. N. K Vagina n

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Dr. M. R. Gabbert Carl Olson 26 I hcotlorc M. Finney Dr. . H. Shelton One of the most fascinating sectors of the Liberal education as prescribed by important educators is a good foundation in the department of CLASSICS. I)r. Arthur M. Young, head of this department, stresses the satisfaction of the well-rounded, cultured individual. The chairman of the ENGLISH department. Dr. Putnam F. Jones practices his profession in his spare time, for his leisure hours arc spent most profitably in reading good books and writing short stories. The head of the department of FIXE Ain'S, Walter R. Hovey, is active in community circles as well as educational circles. He occupies the position of president of the Craftsmen’s Guild of the Arts and Crafts center and is a member of the Pittsburgh Playhouse. The head of the department of GEOGRAPHY, Dr. J. Warren Nystrom has not just learned his field from books; instead he has visited many of the countries about which he lectures in his geography classes. Although many people confuse geography and GEOLOGY, the latter is a separate department under the able direction of Dr. R. E. Sherrill. There arc no double F’s in the HISTORY department, although l)r. John W. Oliver, head of the department, claims fishing and farming as his double hobby. MODERN LANGUAGES and stamps have something in common, for Dr. W. II. Shelton finds both his department and the collection of foreign stamps to be fascinating occupations. Theodore M. Finney, better known as •‘Pops’ to hundreds of admiring students, handles the position of Director of Musical Activities along with a full-time job as head of the department of M USIC APPRECIATION. Margaret Covert Dr- David Ha,,kUy