University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Quiver Yearbook (Oshkosh, WI)

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The mist that hovers over the Mathematical Department is pierced by many mystic symbols: arcs and circles, pyramids and cones appear through rifts in its surface. Contrary to expectation, this mist is neither cold nor forbidding, nor does it act altogether by fixed and calculated rule. For the influence of the faculty who rule over the department is benign and kindly, and softens the sharp angles of geometry or lightens the sometimes rough surfaces of arithmetic. The mysteries and intricacies of calculus or the division of decimals seem clear and fascinating. Oshkosh Slate Normal Twenty-one A. B„ A. M. University 0f Michigan

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OBKOD ram QUIVER TiP C (“(.€jU vA C . B. Pd.. M. Pd. Michigan Normal College HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE Those who come within the radius of the influence of the History and Political Science Department of the School are not at first aware of any change. But by slow degrees they perceive the effect of the beneficent vapor. Not all completely recognize it, but those who do, know it for the ethereal vapor which induces wise judgment. The ability to see all questions in their larger aspects, to set off men and events against each other, to consider, to weigh, and finally to judge, all in the impersonal spirit of History and Political Science—this ability is the kind which these instructors develop in those who seek the truth. One of the peculiarities of this vapor is that unless the student puts forth effort beyond the common kind, no benefits beyond the common kind are experienced. But to him who labors with intelligence much is given. Still, no one is completely passed by. The ether is of so vital a nature that even the most casual of students confesses to having at least perceived its power, no matter how little of its benefits he was able to enjoy. ft y?. QXfrur- A. B. University of Michigan A- ■ College; Pit. D. Harvard Twenty

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THE qiuiBVieFi A. B. Colby University; Ph. I). Clark University Pratt Institute. School of Library; University of Chicago Every one has come in contact with these abstract, and yet distinct, vapors which make up the environment of the Pedagogy and Psychology Department. It is many a student's experience to become amazed at the influence of this atmosphere. The primary vapors aim to develop in the student an initiative, and soon he finds himself asking numerous questions, a few of which are sensible. Gradually the vapors impart knowledge relating to the methods of reasoning, and the working of the human mind is better understood. Commingled with all this is a spirit of encouragement that has helped many a student to defy failure. LIBRARY No more in the old library shall we be greeted by the slightly musty but wholly pleasant odor of old books and new magazines. It is a pleasant picture to recall,— students bending over their books,glancing through magazines. or searching the shelves for a special volume. Not the least of the influence making the atmosphere of the library delightful and companionable were the librarians, ever ready with guidance along the devious ways of information. Twenty-two Ph. H. Beloit College: Ph. D. University of Chicago Wisconsin Library School University of Wisconsin