University of Washington - Tyee Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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Carrying on the tradition set by Dr. Edmund Meany, the first director of the History Department, is DR. WILLIAM STULL HOLT, present department head. The courses offered include everything from ancient to modern history. Futures in scientific work, research, and teaching are among the futures anticipated by mathematics majors. The Department of Mathematics has In- creased steadily since its founding in 1875 and is at the present time headed by DR. R. M. WINGER. The Microbiology Department is the connecting link between the biological sciences and the medical sciences, offering the study of organisms affecting not only the human body but also non-human bio- logical organisms. DR. CHARLES A. EVANS directs this department. The study of weather conditions, rain, wind, pressure areas, and the other aspects of weather and climate are offered by the Department of Meteor- ology and Climatology, one of the new- est departments on the campus. This department is headed by DR. PHIL E. CHURCH. The Philosophy Department, headt-d by PROFESSOR EVERETT NELSON, was once a part of the Psychology Department but has been Independent for nearly fifty years. The headquarters of the department is In Savery Hall, named after Dr. William Savery who created It in 1915. The Physics Department, headed by DR. CLIN- TON L. UTTERBACK. Is known as one of the best In the nation. Boasting a complete labora- tory, the department offers an excellent oppor- tunity for study of radioactivity. 20

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The Classical Languages Department, headed by DR. JOHN B. McDIARMlD. offers courses in the Latin and Greek languages and also In their literatures. A course In Antiquities is also offered and Is de- signed to help students with no classical language training to Increase their vocabularies. Only two years old Is the Department of Economics. supervised during Its early growth by DR. J. RICHARD HUBER. Jobs as consultants or analyists In private business, federal and state agencies, and foreign service are among the many openings to its majors. Seated at his typewriter is DR. ROBERT B. HEILMAN. head of the English Department. English majors have for their pleasure and convenience the Wa I leer- Ames room, well stocked with some of the best literature of the ages. ky W £ 1 k ■b i s 1 I W .- : — m i ■ . 0 ! 1 Dr. Howard Martin was replaced this year as head of the Geography Department by DR. I WILLIAM HUDSON, who took over the post in May. The University Is one of the few ! schools in the country qualified to offer doc- torate training In this Interesting field. Study of earth structure, earth movement, fossils, and rock strata fall under the administration of DR. G. E. GOODSPEED. head of the Geology Department. The six branches of study are designed to prepare students for the new positions opening In this fast- growing field. Divided Into three divisions Is the Department of Germanic Languages, headed by Dr. CURTIS D. VAIL. Open for study are courses In Ger- manic languages, philosophy, and literature. H 19

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Law, in+erna+Ional relations, political relations, public administration, political parties, and pub- lic opinion are among the many studies offered under the Political Science Department, di- rected by DR. CHARLES E. MARTIN. Operating a machine used in the study of brain waves, is DR. ROGER BROWN LOUCKS. head of tho Department of Psychology. The Department offers a child development clinic, a testing and guidance bureau, and an animal behavior clinic among Its many facilities for psychology students. This year Radio Hall has become increasingly important on the campus with the enlargement of the broadcasting schedule and the addition of new training programs led by prominent local radio men. The department of Radio Edu- cation is headed by E. H. ADAMS. Students in the Department of Romance Lan- guages, have dn opportunity to live in Spanish or French houses to practice their language and get added polish in its use. DR. HOWARD LEE NOSTRAND is the director of this depart- ment. The Department of Scandinavian Languages, headed by DR. SVERRE ARESTAD, boasts the largest enroll- ment of any similar department of any school In the country. Majors participate in many Scandinavian events, Including such things as the Lucia Bride Festival. The Department of Speech, headed by DR. HORACE G. RAHSKOPF. trains majors for jobs In radio, salesmanship, speech correction, and education. Public address, oral interpreta- tion and similar courses are of great benefit to non -majors for training in poise and speak- ing ability. 21