Weber State University - Acorn Yearbook (Ogden, UT)

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The ACORN 19 17 Department of Geology and Chemistry EXACT science, of which geology and chem- istry arc major representatives, is the basis of all culture and learning. For the most complete understanding and appreciation of life, one must possess a knowledge of the foundation, origin and evolution of life and the universe, which necessitates an enveloping ac- quaintance with the fields of geology and ChThe wide and variable mineral display of the geology department was enlarged early in the year by an excellent collection of min- erals and fossils secured by Dr. Lind in Soain. Additional specimens of Utah ores were reclass- ified, labelled and carefully arranged in a con- spicuous glass case in the new geology labora- tory. A complete set of minerals and rocks is arrayed in specially prepared cases for in- tensive use by the students. In addition, the department boasts a valuable and rare set of Geological Survey Reports and Monographs which increase in worth as time passes. The Chemistry laboratory is fully equip- ped for a well-founded two-year course whose credits are accepted by any university in the United States. This fact is a testament to the high type of instruction accorded by Dr. Lind. Department of Mathematics and Engineering AS A department few in numbers and consequently increased in efficiency, Mathematics, under the inspiring leader- ship of Merlon L. Stevenson, has more than adequately accomplished the purpose of training its students in perfect con- sistency and in careful and intense con- sideration of the problem at hand. Although Mathematics is not over-pop- ular with college students, the develop- ment secured therein is well worth the ef- forts expended. Other than Geometry and Trigonometry, with which Dr. Hales assists, courses are offered in Calculus, College Algebra and Analytic Geometry. In this connection and also in connection with Trigonometry con- siderable practical field work, constituting a mathematic’s laboratory, is required. Such practice is of value both to those who are regarding the subject as a possible profession and to those who are seeking only generalized knowledge. That this training is invaluable to the development of confidence and self-reliance is evi- dent. [25]

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The ACORN 19 17 Self-reliance and Individuality Staunch as the stone of the mountain With a Faith that is great as the sea Courage defying all struggle And a Hope that wills to be Ego that builds as a Master Optimism that broods over the whole Strength of a large understanding Perseverance to push to the goal Scorn of the ties of convention An Indifference to rulings of men Trust in a noble endeavor And the pluck to go through it again.

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The ACORN 19 17 Department oi Physics PHYSICS is a study of th laws which are operatin throughout the universe an are governing all its physici phenomena. A student of th: science must become familia with and be able to explai such phenomena. So intricall are physical principles wove into his domestic, industria and scientific life that his edt cation is hardly begun withou some knowledge of them. I fact, they should be the ver foundation upon which th structure of a student’s edu cation is built. Under the able direction o Dr. Wayne B. Hales this dc partment of Weber is rapidl coming to the fore. The typ of laboratory work performe. therein is equal to that of man of our universities. Department oi PoliticaJ Science FOR THE first time since Weber has become a college the depart- ment of Political Science has been placed under separate management. During 1920-27 Dilworth Walker, graduate from Cornell University, has supervised this unit in which supervision he has been assisted by Professor Mayhew, instructor in Ac- counting; Denning and Thurgood, in- structors in shorthand and typing, and Taylor, of Salesmanship. The department of Political Sci- ence boasted the second largest en- rollment of students in the winter quarter, which testifies to the fact that Ogden is a business and indus- trial center. As Mr. Walker recently stated, the aim of the department is to prepare the students to participate in com- mercial enterprises. The courses are so arranged that they permit their graduates not only to enter the field of business immediately, but also to meet the demands of higher in- stitutions of learning.