Whittier College - Acropolis Yearbook (Whittier, CA)

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l Dr. Roy Newsom Chairman Dr. Edith Sherwood 4 . A sure sign of success. CHEMISTRY EMPHASIZING THE NECESSITY of a broad base of theoretical knowledge as a preparation for specialized divisions of industry or research, the Chemistry Department of Whittier College uses special care in teaching the fundamental basis of modern chemical theories. Laboratory experiments play an active and important part of the life of a chemistry major. Excluding minor accidents, the experiments are enjoyable. Whittier emphasizes the personal method which involves the student acting in the laboratory rather than the spoon feed- ing in lecture. Research is one of the department's main activities and is carried on continually for the development of science and the betterment of mankind. The staff of the department presents a very good picture to those students interested in the field. As an example of the interest in current problems, Dr. W. Roy Newsom was a member of the advisory committee in Los Angeles on the study of air pollution. He is considered quite an expert on the problem of smog. Mr. Ben Davis is developing his background in the Held by studying for his Ph.D. currently at USC. Dr. Edith M. Sherwood brings a great deal of varied background .to the department through her studies in Iohannesburg, South Africa. A general Inorganic lecture is in progress. W

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BIOLOGY HARD WORK AND FUN FOR EVERY- ONEN is the Biology Department's unwritten motto. The students in the department have many treasured hours of laboratory work where they come in contact with many various plants and animals. The department has many valu- able aspects, the most noticeable is an excellent stall. All have done extensive research work. For example, Dr. Iohn Arcadi is currently engaged in research on cancer. Mr. Thomas T. Harriss has done research on hemorrhagic fever in Korea and the Orient in an effort to aid the protection of the American troops. The members of the staff are also active in other fields aside from research. Dr. Lois Iames belongs to quite a few professional organiza- tions. Dr. Inez Hull finds time aside from her many duties to work with the Camp Fire Girls and the Boy Scouts. K, Q . ..g.. Q. Practice makes perfect.

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ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM', is one of the keynotes of the department of Economics and Business Administration of Whittier College. This has been developed to meet the demands of modern industry and as a general strengthening policy of the department. To supplement and broaden the curriculum, the department has added specialists in the fields of Law, Industrial Relations, Management, and Insurance to the teaching staff. For the students interested in obtaining a master in this field, a Well established program is offered by the department. Rex O. Martin recently added to the staff highlights the program of supplementing the curriculum by his position as Industrial Relations Manager of the Los Angeles plant of U. S. Rubber. Dr. Robinson contributes a great deal to his fine background of knowledge in this field. He has Written many books, some of which are The Amalgtzmated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Worlq- ers, and Economics for the Accountant. Harry Cook is broadening his background by studying for a Doctor of Philosophy at Claremont. Paul K. Schroeder is another valuable person on the staff. He makes outside contributions to the educational field by lecturing and showing films on Iapan, India and the Soviet Union. On the whole, the staff is very impressive. john Kulp Paul Schroeder Dr. Iesse Robinson Top Management at the Conference Table with the Young Millionaires Club. Mr. P. O. Martin, visiting lecturer, discusses industrial relations