Valparaiso University - Beacon / Record Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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The student enrolls in the College of Arts and Sciences at Valparaiso University, but does he know the things which this college stands tor? ln such -a university as this one, it is essential that the student be given o: realization of the duty which he has toward God and man. Although these obligations seem far removed and entirely foreign to many of the studies, there is always this feeling behind them. Turning to the academic side, the student is taught to understand, ap- I preciate, and use proticiently, the English language. He also has an oppor- tunity to learn the French and German languages and literatures, study the physical and social sciences. Proper use of leisure time, and the extension ot the student's Well-being, choice of a pre-professional program, and a desired tield ot concentration-- these too are objectives ot the college.

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speakers. Student reaction to them was so favorable that there will probably be a more organized min- istry of music next year. Every year, oi course, the question ot compulsory chapel comes up, and this year was no ex- ception. Student opinions as re- flected in quotations run in the TORCH, showed that while most students didn't like compulsion, most of them also thought that some Way should be found to ensure chapel attendance Without compulsion. Page Nineteen

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5 ,mb ,valium-f 'iff WALTER GEORGE FRIEDRICH, Pho. Dean of the Faculty Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences When the student has finished his preliminary training and has ad- vanced to the position of upper- classrnant, he continues his training inspired by the same objectives. In addition, however, he is given a chance to take subjects pertinent to teacher training, and is prepared for graduate Work. In general, the courses in both the upper and lower divisions are designed to give the student a broad, cultural, liberal education.