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

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Display setup by the Department of Agri- culture showing the wide variey offered at Western Michigan. Western prepares students for teaching courses in Basic Agriculture, entrance preparation for em- ployment in Soil Conservation Services, elevator and farm machinery services, and for transfers to the State College of Agriculture for Advanced specialized study in the various branches of the subject. The Distributive Education Department provides a well-rounded educational program for the indus- trially interested student in the Distributive Field. There will be various curriculums offered in this field. The first of these is in Petroleum Distribu- tion. It is a two-year co-operative school-work pro- gram. The teacher training phase consists in the preparation of teacher co-ordinators for co-operative training programs, school visits and the preparation of educational material. Members of the Distributive Edu- cation department are pictured, left to right: Raymond Dannenberg, Wendell Fidler. Adrian Trimpe and Eunice Kirchher. 28

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Future hum ' economies teachers work on thri ving projects. Educational courses in agriculture have been a part of the offerings in Western since 1904. The purposes and functions in agriculture have been changed since its beginnings, but the need for such instruction can be said to be even greater because of the greater numbers of citizens who are depend- ent of its production and intelligent uses. In 1929 these courses were organized under the Department of Agriculture. The recent re-emphasis on courses in agriculture for all students, especially those preparing to teach, is a recognized responsi- bility of the Department. Western Michigan university has owned a farm since 1925. In 1928 this was increased to 149 acres. The College Farm provides a source of realistic and actual first hand materials for class room farm studv. Home Economics department has for its primary objective helping the individual student to achieve a rich and satisfying home, family and community life. It is concerned with the personal and group values that are desirable outcomes of successful living. It deals with the social, economic, esthetic, managerial, health, and ethical aspects of family relations and management, child development, foods, clothing, and housing. Home Economics is an education for personal development, for more satis- fying family and community living, and for areas of professional specialization. Alter (lie dummy comes the actual machine sewing. Two future Home Ee teachers are shown creating a fashionable dress 27

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EYKS RIGHT — KOTC unit passes in review before top brass from the army and school. The third phase or function. Adult Education, is also a service of the department for those engaged in full time work in the distribution of goods and services on both the employer-employee levels. The Military Science Department of Western prepares young leaders fo rail branches of the Army. An extensive curriculum includes military history, weapons, tactics, administration, leadership, drill, the organization, functions and missions of the Army, intelligence, military law, command and staff procedures, and a wide range of related sub- jects calculated to develop future Army officers. ROTC ' s orientation toward the future is best expressed in its motto: Learn Today - - Lead Tomorrow. Future officers hear the uses of Intercontinental Ballistic .Missiles from Master Sergeant Alaer. 29