Virginia Commonwealth University - Cobblestone Wigwam Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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APPLIED SCIENCE i.;v:: ;|:. ' :::i The School of Applied Science in- cludes within its program several re- lated departments. George F. Ken- nedy, math teacher, Jane B. Glad- ding, chemistry Instructor, and Dr. Mary E. Kapp, head of the School of Applied Science, contribute to the varied study of the science pupil. The departments of Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, and Biology are among those present In this school. Margaret L. May, biology instructor; Kathryn We aver, Instructor in chem- istry; Walter L. Richards, instructor of biology, prepare the student for work in manyfields, including medical technology, chemical technology, oc- cupational and physical therapy. This department teaches In cooperation with approval by the American Medi- cal Association and the American So- ciety of Clinical Pathologists. Lewis C. Goldstein, and Peggy Lee Watts, instructors In biology, work with students from departments of ap- plied social science, applied psycho- logy, physical education, and nursing. It is plainly seen that this school con- tributes much to the backgrounds of many students of wide and varied careers. 23 f-Vl- L ,i.y, •? .-! -n- •?.?-: - ,i y V V V? ' :

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Miss Elizabeth Messick, head of the School of Occupational Therapy, observes the operation of a peg board by Wilmer Fischer. This instrument aids the recovery of crippled hands. Mrs. Betty hHopkins listens as a student names the parts of the skeleton. This class In kinesiology is one of several the OT student takes in order to complete his or her knowledge of the human body. Miss Eleanor Wolfe, instructor in crafts, observes the work of Rommell Martin, as she completes the design on a leather belt. Leathercraft Is but one more medium of therapy by crafts. Mr. William Sparks, woodworking Instruc- tor, appraises the finished work of Rose- mary Miller In the form of a wooden serv- ing tray. This class contains OT as well as arts and crafts majors. 22 H a:- ' «(. . , .}. .. .j , , ; ,i , .

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■ ; •«,; ' Jff! -tv APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCE A practice session in proper inter- viewing is observed by Mrs. Lois Washer, left, and J. Marshall Snelling, rear. The participating students are Lloyd hHall (seated), and Virginia Chapin (standing). The School of Applied Social Science includes many areas of education and among them is history. Dr. Albert Rogers is shown with a student in the process of explaining a chapter in European history. Most degree cour- ses at RPI require either American or European history. Elementary education is one of the most important phases of teaching in the public school system. Shown here are future teachers, Betsy Snider, San- dra Gregory and others, with their adviser, Pearl Burford. Education stu- dents are required to serve as student teachers during their senior year. 24