Western Michigan University - Brown and Gold Yearbook (Kalamazoo, MI)

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Experiments with Litmus paper and with electricity, with light and with atoms . . . all arousing the interests of students resolved to know why. Physics . . . The why and wherefores of mechanics, of sound, and of heat, of astronomy and nuclear physics. This department, headed bv Dr. Paul Rood, inspects the important theories of physics in their historical settings, their present positions, and opens the door to further advancements. L to R: Dr. Raul Rood, Dr. George Bradley, Dr. Haym Kruglalc, Grover Baker, Stanley Derby, Dr. Nathan Nichols, and Walter Marburger. SCIENCE McCracken Hall, named in honor of Dr. William McCracken, one time head of the Department of Chemistry, is the home of man) ' schools. Its three floors house the Art Department, the Home Eco- nomics Department, the Occupational Therapy De- partment, the Chemistry, Biology and Physics Depart- ments, and the School of Paper Technology. 22

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Row One: A. Verne Fuller, Dr. Bettina Car- ter, Elaine Hurst, Bette Barnes, Myrtle Pow- ers, Dr. Harriette Bartoo. Row Two: Dr. W. C. Van Deventer, Merrill Wiseman, Dr. Daniel F. Jaclcson, Lee Baker, Frank Hinds, Dr. Edwi.i B. Steen, Edward Reynolds. The Eiologv Department, headed bv Dr. William C. Van Deventer, offers pre-professional training for students entering the fields of medicine, dentistry, nursing, medical technology, forestry, horticulture, and landscape architecture. Sub-divisions of the de- partment offer courses in anatomy, physiology, hy- giene, botany, and zoology. SCIENCE The Chemistry Department, headed by Dr. Gerald Osborn, offers the fundamental principles and theories cf chemistry, stressing the application of same to such fields as nursing, diatetics and medicine. Row One: Lauri E. Osterberg, James B. Boynton Row Two: Gerald Osborn, Lawrencs Knowlton Row Three: Lillian H. Meyer, Paul Hollceboer r P„3 A typical shot of chemistry students at work. Whether it be in one of the many laboratories housed in Mc- Cracken or in a class room, students eagerly probe the depths of ancient formulae and magic-like potions. 21

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Paper Technology ... a school with a world wide reputation . . . prepares students for management and sales as well as for the production and technical areas in paper. The department, soon to have its own modern wing at McCracken Hall, is headed bv Dr. Alfred H. Nadelman. Miss G. P. Trittin. Dr. R. A. Diehm, E. E. Stephenson, Dr. A. H. Nadelman and R. T. Ellas. The Psychology Department, headed by Dr. Stanley Kuffel, stresses the importance of phychology in in- dustry, education, business, in understanding the criminal, and in the principles of therapy. Emphasis is also placed upon problems of personal, educational, and social adjustment. Row One: Judy Hite, Dorothy McGinnis, and Charlotte Sumney. Row Two: Charles Darby. Homer Carter, Dr. Richard Schmidt, John Sielatyck, Dr. Franlt Fatzinger, Dr. Eston, J. Asher, and Dr. Stanley Kuffel. 23 Geography and Geology, a department headed by Dr. William J. Berry, is aimed toward a better under- standing of man ' s activities throughout the ages as effected by his environment. Focus is placed on in- dividual countries as well as entire regions, their climate, soils, minerals, topography, and biotic en- vironment on cultural developments. L to R: Dr. William R. Bruecltheimer, Dr. William J. Berry, Miss Marguerite Logan, Dr. Cyril L. Stout.