University of Missouri - Savitar Yearbook (Columbia, MO)

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ARTS AND SCIENCE . 1551297 Qian.: ' 1 1 Z ' 1 il E: Wintcrton C. Curtis, Deen Just as the underclassman college of Arts and Science lays a basis for future education, the upper- classman college prepares students for professional practice in advanced study and research in such fields as music, chemistry, art, public welfare, creative writing, and geology. The resources of the college are very broad, thus training for leadership in any of the lines that may be followed after a student leaves school. For those students who complete four years in Arts and Science, an A. B. degree is given. Students Page 21 who wish ultimately to become trained investigators or to teach their specialties in colleges and univer- sities should secure the A. B. degree as a preparation for graduate work. The Dean of the upperclassman college of Arts and Science is Winterton Conway Curtis, who holds an A. B. and an M. A. degree from Williams College, a Ph. D. from John Hopkins, and a Sc. D. degree from Williams College. Dean Curtis has held his present position since 1934.

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The College of Arts and Science is the oldest division of the University, being the only college set up in the beginning of the University in 1839. The college as a whole has the largest enroll- ment of any school or college on the campus. There are about 1200 students enrolled in the College of Arts and Science this year. The College of Arts and Science lays a basis on which the student is able to determine and build that particular profession or vocation for which he ARTS AND SCIENCE Frank F. Stephens, Dean is most suited. It prepares for graduate work in various .fields of research. It teaches the basic courses required for admission to the professional schools of Medicine, journalism, Law, Education, and Business and Public Administration. The Dean of underclassmen in the school of Arts and Science is Frank F. Stephens, who for 18 years has guided the education of thousands of students, who have regarded him as a friend. Page 20

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A 'VW I JESSE WRENCH Professor of history and pursuer of colorful things and events, Jesse Wrench has become one of Missouri's best loved institutions. Strictly a corduroy pants, roll-your-own sort of a man, Jesse Wrench is truly known as the friend of the students at the U. of Mo. MAURICES MEHL In the Geology department can be found the world's largest collection of iish teeth. There is something about this that sounds extremely dull, but toiknow Dr. Mehl, the possessor of this collection, is a repudiation of anything dull. Talented, Hamboyant, Dr. Mehl is also a fine teacher. WILLIS MOORE One of the most popular faculty members is Dr. Moore. One of his favorite pastimes is reading detective thrillers, which might account for some of the brain-teasing quizzes that he is known for. His logic course is highly recommended as evidenced by his popularity. Page Z2