Weber State University - Acorn Yearbook (Ogden, UT)

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PHYSICAL SCIENCE M«rlon I. Stovanion Dlvliion Hoad Paralleling the growth of Weber College, the Physical Science Division has evolved educated programs in all major fields of engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry, geology, and photo- graphy, states Merlon L. Stevenson, divi- sion chairman. From the beginning a close cor- relation has been maintained with the senior institutions to insure the students the best possible preparation for up- per division work, adds Mr. Stevenson. Space travel, mis- siles, computers, and electronics represent a few of the many demanding areas of the physical science. These demands will grow.' Ja k Atkin» A, Parley 8atei Walter R. Bv»» Efwin F. Cammack Robert A. Clarke Newel B. Cutler Ralph S. Gray H. Paul Huith J. LaMar Jen»cn Alva i. Johanjon E- Smith Murphy Cherlc» A, Otmood Fred S. Rabe William Z. Terry Glon M. Alexander Gerald Duane Smith

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Icola Davidton Sheldon P. Hayet 8e»»ic Mumford LIFE SCIENCE DIVISION This age in which we live is different from every other age in only one particular, says Dr. O. Whitney Young, chair- man of the Life Science Division. We have all that other ages have had, plus scientific knowledge. ''It is incumbent on all people to be familiar with the basic principles of science. In our expanding population and world of knowledge the Life Sciences Division will play its part in teaching these basic principles and preparing students to enter science teaching, medicine, dentistry, nursing, agriculture, and many other professions based upon knowledge of the science of life. Dr. Young also points out, Space travel presents many problems, chief among which are the biological questions of how to produce food and survive under the vigorous condi- tions of outer space. Our most pressing problems in this world today are also biological as they concern feeding the teeming millions of the earth and providing for their water supply. The Life Science Division will aid students in the study of these vital, major problems of society, according to Dr. Young's expectations. Orton Whitney Young Divition Hood L. Thad Horne laPrelo Neville Margaret S. Jacob» Melba J. lehner Ralph W. Monk Ruth S. Swenton Earl V . Smart Marjorie P. Somor» loy F. Dot» Geraldine Hantcn laurel E. EHiton Helen Farr

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Cb-srlc C, Moore Uvreoce C. BvrlOft Jayne» B. Harvey “Immediate effect of the launch- ing of the first earth satellite, Sput- nik, was to bring an increased em- phasis upon mathematics and the other physical sciences, undoubtedly with justification, declares Dr. Dello G. Dayton, chairman of the Social Science Division. It will be unfortunate, however, if this emphasis means neglect of the humanities and social sciences. As a matter of fact, he continues, this event, which points up the re- lative proximity of regions of the world and of the universe, graph- ically demonstrates problems of so- ciety which will become more intri- cate in the future. Since the major aim of the social sciences is to throw light on the problems of living in society, it is hoped that within the framework of the legislative authority providing four years of college work in arts and sciences, Weber College will ex- pand and improve its program in social sciences. The present program for the two-year college is broad and rich. But in view of the growing com- plexity and interdependence of so- ciety, Weber would be remiss in its responsibility if it neglected this im- portant area of a liberal arts college. This division of study is concern- ed with giving its students a con- sciousness of the world and its peoples. The cultural environment and human association of student and worker instill in the social science student a feeling of responsibility for the development of the world. All classes in this area are design- ed to include the historical basis of our democracy; the transition of hu- man development through all its facets in society; and social skills as they are tied in with social relation- ships. “Within the four-year college, Dr. Dayton forecasts, the social sciences will provide needed gen- eral education for all students and professional training for those who wish to follow occupational pursuits in this area of study. SOCIAL SCIENCE Merle E. Allen William 0. Stretford Cello C. Ceylon Division Heed Herold C. Botomen Welter C. Neville Jennings Olson Edwerd C. lersen