Ursinus College - Ruby Yearbook (Collegeville, PA)

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John Raymond Muri.ix, A. M . Ph. D., Professor of Biology and Instructor in Chemistry. B. S.. Ohio Wesleyan University, 1897; A. M., 1899; Ph. I)., University of Pennsylvania. 190; ; Instructor in Zoology and Physiology, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1896 98; Student and Investigator. Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Holl, Mass., seasons of 1897. 1S99, 1900, and 1901 : Graduate Student. University of Pennsylvania, 189S-1901 ; Harrison Fellow of Zoology. [899-1901 ; Un-inus College, 1901 ; Member of Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences and of the American Morphological Society ; A E. In the preparation for the medical profession the courses in Chemistiy and Biology are prescribed in order to introduce the student to the more strictly practical work of materia med-ica, therapeutics, surgery, etc. If the student's objective be teaching, and his preference or adaptability lead him into these branches, lie receives modern training in laboratory methods as well as in the facts and theories of the sciences. The aim, in short, is to lay a broad foundation in these departments of natural science. Rev. Ai.kxanider w. Crawford, M. A.. Ph. I).. P ofessor of Philosophy and Psychology. B. A., University of Toronto, 1895; M. A., 1898; Pastor, 1895 99 : Teacher of English, Columbian College. New Westminster, B. C , 1897-98; Graduate Student, Cornell University, 1S99-1902; Sage I-VIlow in Philosophy, 1S99-19C0; Assistant Editor Philosophical Ret inv, 1900-02; Ph. D , 1902 ; Ursinus College, 1902 ; Member of the American Philosophical Association. The courses in Philosophy and Psychology endeavor to give the student a rationalized account of the self and its various experiences. Psychology gives an insight into mental processes; the history of Philosophy shows the continuity and development of thought from the beginning to the present time; while logic, ethi-s, and aesthetics give a systematic view of the activities of the self. Finally, metaphysics, leading up to the philosophy of religion, gives a comprehensive view of the self in its widest relations to the world and to God. The design throughout is to show the essential nature of man, and his place in the world. 20

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J. Lynn Barnard, Ph. I).. Ptofcssor of History and Political Science. R. S.. Syracuse University, 1892; Ph. D., University of Pennsylvania, 1897 ; Instructor in Mathematics and Political Economy, Epworth Seminary, Epworth, Iowa, 1S92-93: Graduate Student in Politics, Economics and History. Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, 1893-97; Instructor in Mathematics and History, Koehler Institute, Philadelphia, 1894-97; Ursinus College, 1897; Member of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, and of the American Historical Association; 'I1 B K. The prescribed work in General History and in Political Economy is designed as an element of general culture, and as a basis for the more intensive courses that follow. These latter—including English and American Constitutional History, Public Finance, comparative study of Representative Governments, and Political Theory are of special importance for the students who arc later to enter law, journalism, teaching, business and the public service. Those who have completed the courses of this department are welcomed to the graduate schools of the various universities. Henry Volkmar Gummkrk, A. M., Professor of Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy. B. S., Haverford College, 1S8S, and A. M., 1S89; A. M., Harvard C liege, 1890 ; Graduate Student, Harvard College, 1889 93, and 1S9S-99; Assistant in Mathematics, Swarthmore College, 1S93-9S; Ur.sinus College, 1899; Assistant to the Dean. 1900 ; Member of the American Mathematical Society, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The work of this department is so planned as to prepare the student for advanced work in science, for general science teaching, or for admission to the technical schools. In both mathematics and physics a full year more of work is offered than in the ordinary small college, and the courses in the two subjects are so co-ordinated that each supplements and aids the other, and the student is enabled to obtain a comprehensive view of the entire field. 19

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—---— -----77------- Ikvillk Charles Le Compte, A. B., Professor of the English Language and Literature. A. B., Wesleyan University, i S97 ; Graduate Student at Columbia University, 1S99-1900; Instructor in English in the Barnard School, New York City, 1897-1900; Ursinus College, 1900 ; Member of the Modern Language Association ; 1 B K The aim of the English Department is two-fold : to enable a student to acquire ease, accuracy, and grace of expression ; to give him a knowledge of English literary history and a direct acquaintance with its important epochs. During the first two years the emphasis is upon the former aim. The work of the third and fourth years is confined to the study of particular periods of literature and the early form of the English language. The endeavor throughout the course, is to make the student familiar with the lx-st that has been thought and said. George Leslie Omwakk, A. M., B. I)., Lee hurt on Education. A. B., Ursinus College, 1898, and A. M., 1901 ; B. D , Yale University, 1901 ; Licensed 1901 ; Ursinus College, 1901. The courses in Education have been established to meet an actual need. College-trained teachers are in demand everywhere for the higher positions in public education. In consequence, men and women are coining into the college with a view to making education their life work. The courses in Education arc designed to afford such professional training as will lit for positions of leadership in the field of education. These courses are open to third and fourth year students in all the groups. 21