University of South Dakota - Coyote Yearbook (Vermillion, SD)

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College of Arts and Sciences Energetic Dean Arthur M. Pardee, who took over the Colleges of Arts and Sciences in 1929, has helped in making it commendable throughout the state. Dean Pardee is also the head of the chemistry department. At one time director of the graduate school, the Dean is interested in scientific research. Dean Pardee The oldest of the schools and colleges at the University, the Colleges of Arts and Sciences aims to provide a liberal education and to furnish training tor later life work. It falls into three groups: the social sciences; the exact sciences; and the study of arts, lan- guages, and cultures. There is a present day trend in the high schools to emphasize the social sciences, and this probably accounts for the increased en- rollment in the social sciences at the Univer- sity. Actual case work provides practical training for sociology majors. The freshman and sophomore years in the t Arts and Sciences develop a foun- dation for later specialization. Throuj system of majors and minors, the junior and senior years provide for intensified work in the particular fields which the students choose for themselves. Before they are able raduate, the students must comple ,111 number of hours m their majors and minors. Because of the ending of the war. the en- rollment in the Colli ' Sciences has greatly increased, and it is antici] that the number will soon exceed that of pre. Returned veterans were able noil during the middle of a term because of a special program offered them. 20

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College of Fine Arts Dean V. R. Colton. who ably heads the College i i Fine Arts, has a deep interesl in music, especially violin music. He follows closely the progress of any productions which arc undertaken by the departments of his college. In his leisure time. Dean Colton en- joys gardening and hiking. Dean Colton With the aid of twelve faculty members. Dean Colton has made the College of Fine Arts praiseworthy. Many of the graduates of this college are famous either in their own right or in training others to achieve their goals in music, drama, or art. During favorable weather, art majors can be seen scattered over the campus drawing trees, people, or landscapes. Most of their classes are informal. In these classes they learn lettering, life drawing, sketching, and painting. With the aid of Professor V. M. Stilwell, the students also learn the commer- cial side of art. Those who believe that Fine Arts majors have nothing but easy courses should put in the long hours spent at play rehearsals. The dramatic department presented several three- act plays this year along with numerous one- act plays for convocations. Several produc- tions were taken on the road, and there are tentative plans for a summer Little Theat Music majors get practical experience in conducting, band arranging, orchestration, composition, and teaching. Music apprecia- tion is offered, and students may take lessons in voice, organ, and piano. 21