University of Washington - Tyee Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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Designed fo provide a broad background of sub- jects for students who do not want to specialize in any single subject or to provide a course of study for students who wish to major in a subject not covered by a school or department, the De- partment of General Studies was inaugurated in 1935 by Dr. Dean Lauer. GLEN LUTEY is now the executive officer. Some of America ' s best known writers have been produced by the School of Journalism. This de- partment, headed by H. P. EVEREST, is looking forward to the time when it will occupy the new Journalism building now under construction. The opera workshop, symphony orchestra, concert band, a cappella, and glee clubs are among the activities of the universal language in the School of Music. This department Is headed by DR. STANLEY CHAPPLE, and occupies one of the newest buildings on Campus. Executive officer of the Women ' s Physical Edu- cation Department Is RUTH M. WILSON. This department has contact with all women students since they are all required to take six quarters of P. E. activity. DR. R. E. BELSHAW, well-liked head of the Men ' s Physical Education, passed away during winter quarter of this year. He has been replaced by RUSSELL CUTLER. Training for positions as advertisers, teachers, dieticians, executives, and home-makers Is offered to students in the School of Home Economics. This department Is headed by DR. JENNIE I. ROWNTREE. 23

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The School of Oceanography headed by DR. THOMAS ThHOMPSON, is one of the best known in the country. It has been the scene of research in both the labora- tories on the Campus and in other locations such as Friday hHarbor. Dr. Thompson received the Agaslz Award in 1948 for his research work. A growth in enrollment from 14 students in 1914 to over four hundred at the present time Is boasted by the School of Architecture. This Department, headed by DR. ARTHUR P. HERR- MAN. finally warranted its own building and received it when the name of the old Physiology Building was changed to Architecture. The observatory, second oldest building on the Campus. Is still used by students in the School of Astronomy, headed by PROFESSOR THEODOR S. JACOBSEN. Students use the six-inch tele- scope which was Installed when the building was first constructed. The executive officer of the Zoology Department is DR. ARTHUR N. MARTIN. This field offers study of all animal forms, both living and ex- tinct, and Is a valuable preparatory course for students planning to enter medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and similar courses. Located in one of the many new buildings on Campus, Is the School of Art, headed by DR. WALTER F. ISAACS. Also among the School ' s facilities is the Henry Art Gallery where student work can be displayed. Graduates of the School of Drama, headed by GLENN HUGHES, are prominent In dramatic circles In both Hollywood and New York. Drama majors regularly present plays at the Penthouse and Showboat Theaters on the Campus. Students are trained for one of the Northwest ' s major Industries In the School of Fisheries, headed by DR. RICHARD VAN CLEVE. Op- portunities for employment in this field for stu- dents after graduation are extremely great In this section of the country. 22

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SCHOOL OF LAW DEAN ALFRED HARSCH The Graduate School, headed by Dean Edwin R. Guthrie, gives students an opportunity to earn a Master or Doctor degree and thus assure thennselves of a better position in their major field. It is the responsibility of the Graduate School faculty to coordinate graduate students in ail departments of the University into one division. The School of Law, under the leadership of Dean Alfred Harsch, Is one of the vital Institutions In the University. One of the few law schools in the nation offering a four-year course. It is doing an excellent job of training students for the legal profession. One of the features of the school is a mock court held weekly to give students actual courtroom experi- ence. A prominent lawyer or judge presides over the court, and the students are given the facts of a case to plan a prosecution or defense. GRADUATE SCHOOL DEAN EDWIN R. GUTHRIE 24