Villanova University - Belle Air Yearbook (Villanova, PA)

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Microphotography being u«od in coniunctlon with tho metal- lurgy egulpmont enable! tho onglneer to keop right up to date with the latost advances In tho iiold of mechanical and chem- ical englnooring. Fathers Vrana. Klekotka. and Burke show the freshmen, with a strong and guiding hand, the value of Engineering drawing. The maiority of the courses are conducted by the regular college staff. All typos of instruments, tools and machinery are at the disposal of the embryo Englnoors. The latest electronic devices, rugged hydrau- lic pumps and all the latest types of tools make the basoment of Mendel an ideal spot for all forms of experimentation. Labs and hot weathor Just don't mix. but with tho aid of T-shirts a little relief is obtainod and classes continue as usual. Horo servicemen and civilians delve into the mysteries of the chomical world.

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THE SCHOOLS In tho past few years the X-ray with its vast possi- bilities has assumod an unchallenged prominence in Physics. In this picture. Father Crawford gives instruc- tions in tho oporatlon of tho X-ray apparatus, in con- junction with an advanced courso in Physics. Just an idea of how an Englnoor spends his days at Villanova. From the far corners of Mondel basement to surveying on Misory Hill, tho Englnoor makos his presenco constantly foil throughout tho ontire school day. Tho lato afternoon sun makes a porfoct backdrop for the scionco student as he makos a first test on a com- plicated analysis. Some of tho most conscientious stu- dents can bo found in tho labs as thoy proparo them- solvos for caroors in modldnc.

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TIIF SCHOOLS Tho Engineering student sponds a great deal of his timo In tho laboratory. Tho graduate ongineor is no moro highly skilled mechanic. Ho is a theorist with much prac- tical knowledge and oxpori- onco. Tho theory he has re- ceived in the classroom is put into practice in the lab- oratory. Grease-stained over- alls aro as much a part of Engineering equipment as tho highly mystifying toxtbooks. The Chemistry Laboratory presonls interesting and varied problems to tho student. Here ho porforms experiments with complicated apparatus, makos tests and analyses of sub- stances. compounds, and the liko. Tho work is oxacting and requires conscientious application. In this picture Father Jenkins appears to be onjoying a demonstration of one of the weekly oxporiments.