University of Southern California - El Rodeo Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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- i . Dean Lester B. Rogers Ernest Tiegs EDUCATION Readin ' , writin ' , and ' rithmetic will be tausht to the tune of modern methods by graduates of the School of Education. A complete program of educational theory, practical experience, and advanced research is offered by the school in preparing students for professional teaching and administrative positions in connection with the school systems. Upper division students are afforded an opportunity to do practice teaching in the Los Angeles City Schools. The curriculum is being constantly reorga- nized to meet present-day needs, and many valuable contributions have been made to the field of education through research projects by members of the faculty. Frederick Weersing

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■rwr. November 14, 1939, saw the completion of the largest . ' • - V. building on campus. Really a combination of two, the May Omerod hiarris Hall of Architecture, and the Mrs. Walter hlarrison Fisher Art Gallery, the addition was one more step in making S.C. the finest college in the west. Fine arts students occupying the frame studios on Thirty-fifth street, 4 ' M joyously quitted the old structure and moved en masse, taking their famous sign with them. Special lighting and a sun deck give embryonic artists more than enough sun and shadows to become Da Vincis. COMMERCE Several hundred neophytes are sent into the world of business each year from the halls of Old College and the classrooms of the College of Commerce. The school has the distinction of being one of the best organized divisions of the university and boasts an active student body. Frequent assemblies are held in Touchstone Theater under the encourage- ment of the Commerce Rally Committee, and contacts are maintained with Los Angeles business men through a program of social events and professional discussions. Second largest school in the University, the College of Commerce trains students in secretarial work, banking, and aviation administration. Dean Reid L. McClung Dean Campbell

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Notwithstandins its massiveness and impressive style, the Science building is nonetheless the source of some of the foulest odors ever to plague students and faculty. Progress, however, must not be impeded, and so as smells continue, so, too, does learning. The science building itself, is a labyrinth of lecture rooms, halls, laboratories. On the south end is the Pharmacy department ' s stronghold, on the north end physics and natural sciences, and on the top floor, cages of mice, dogs, cats, goats, rabbits, and the sought- after meat room. « Dder ■:r 1! :m Jpp? ' :013a- have rr.bei! ENGINEERING When the College of Engineering moved its offices and paraphernalia to new quarters, it moved the future of modern laboratory and classroom work at S.C. to an enviable position among national engineering institu- tions. In the fields of electrical, chemical, civil, mechanical and petroleum engineering, students and faculty members are increasing the scope of intensive study. Engineering enthusiasts broke a social precedent this year by inaugurating a program of highly successful informal dance mixers in the Student Lounge. Exceptional students in engineering are awarded membership in Beta Pi and Eta Kappa Nu, honorary scholastic fraternities. Dr. Robert E. Vivian served as Acting Dean during the past year. Franklin Rose Philip Bicglcr Acting Dean Robert E. Vivian David Wilson