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

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COLLEGE OF ARTS ALID SCIENCES Divided into three major divisions, social science, natural science, and humanities, the College of Arts and Sciences offers instruction to those who desire a four year liberal arts degree or pre- professional work or other general training. Some 1,225 students are currently enrolled. The College of Arts and Sciences seeks to give the student, first of all, a liberal or general education in several areas of knowledge and, secondly, specialization in a chosen field. The many courses offered include such social sciences as economics, government, history, sociology and psychol- ogy, and such natural sciences as chemistry, geology, physics, zoology, and applied science. Hu- manities offered include languages, literature, journalism, and dramatic art. Dean Elbert W. Harrington re- ceived his Ph.D. from the Univer- sity of Iowa in 1938. He came to the University of South Dakota in 1945 as Professor of Speech and head of the department of speech, radio, and dramatic art. He be- came Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in 1948.

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BERGmnn OVER Genial Dr. Over has been Director of the Museum since 1913. For 35 years he has turned his attention to building and preserv- ing the Museum at the University. The Museum was started when J. E. Todd, geologist, collected and labelled many spec- imens of natural history. Dr. Over has col- lected specimens of all birds, mammals, rep- tiles, fishes, and plants in this area. Dr. Over has made three trips down the Missouri River where he mapped all Indian villages along the river and collected Indian relics. The Museum has one of the most complete collections of Indian relics in the United States. Entering the door of the Carnegie- donated library, one encounters the charm- ing, obliging smile of Ruth Bergman. Miss Bergman, whose title has been changed this year from Acting Librarian to Librarian, received her A.B. at the University and gained her Master ' s degree in Library Science at the University of Illinois. Through her counseling and directing, the library meets fully the needs of each and every student on the campus.

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COLLEGE OF FIOE ARTS An efficient Fine Arts College is the boast of University of South Dakota. Student enthusiasm in the fields of music, art, and dramatic art have increased the interest in this college. Students who pursue a musical career find ex- cellent instruction in composition, theory, counter- point, voice, and many other musical phases. Music majors gain valuable experience by listening to and performing in weekly student recitals. The choir, orchestra, and band also provide valuable opportunities to the student with artistic interests. The dramatic art department has two types of students: future actors and future instructors. Doc Lee ably sees that the business of plays, sets, costumes, and all other details in connection with the theater proceed as scheduled. Students acquire a fuller knowledge of the theater by building sets and making costumes. Professor Wilber Stillwell is the head man of the art department which includes instruction in water colors and oils, sculpturing, and charcoal drawings. Art students have the opportunity to exhibit their fine work in campus publications, posters, and stage settings. Dean W. R. Colton, able director of the University ' s College of Fine Arts, is more than a figurehead to the students he has trained in the field of music. Aside from his duties, which include arranging recitals and acting as student adviser, Dean Colton enjoys his leisure by gardening and hiking. His profound interest in the violin and other phases of music brings him closer to the Fine Arts students through the mutual love for the classics. 20