Wichita State University - Parnassus Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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. . BECCMES INCREASINGLY AIR- I DED Now Aeronuuties The Department of Aeronautics was formally organ- ized in 1927 and, after being dissolved in 1931, was reorganized in 1943. During the wartime years of 1943-44 special courses were given in aeronautical engineering. Since the war the department has been working towards development of a four-year course leading to a bachelor of science degree in aeronautical engineering. With the cooperation of aircraft companies in the vicinity of Wichita the department now has under con- struction a 7x10 ft. wind tunnel, largest of its type between the Mississippi river and the Rocky mountains. The 7x10 ft. wind tunnel together with the 4 ft. now in use will give the University of Wichita a complete aerodynamics laboratory, and will be used by the aircraft companies for testing, experimental, and development work as well as for instructing students in aerodynamics. Another accomplishment of the department is the installation of a machine shop equipped with some of the finest machinery in this area. The shop is used for Page Nine instructing students in industrial courses, performing experiments for the University of Wichita Foundation for Industrial Research, used by private industrial and aircraft companies, and does repair work for other University departments. Also being installed for student use are laboratories for fluid mechanics, internal combustion engines, struc- tural testing, and electricity. Of approximately 500 engineering students enrolled at the University of Wichita about one half have some courses connected with aeronautical engineering, and are being taught by nine full-time instructors. Aeronuutzes Building Wind Tunnel Under C onstruction

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..-4 Fisk Hall r 7 With the confusion in the Sunflower news- room added to the blare of musical instru- ments and practicing vocalists this year Fisk Hall would rate no votes as the quietest building on the campus. niveafsiiy Airport Many Shockers returning from the vsar took lessons at the University Airport to keep alive their interest in flying

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RECUNVERSIUN UN THE SHUEKER CAMPUS RECONVERSIO time look as 1,600 veterans returned to the University . . . with the ratio of men to women more than zy, to 1, life took on a new meaning for many women students . . . fraternities were back in full swing , . . student elections and other activities received added publicity . . . 21 more mature student invaded the Campus, 60? of the veterans being married . . , sports staged a comeback . . . the pre-war pep rally returned . . . crowded conditions brought about the approval of new units for classrooms and the proposed Student Union Building. . . . Once more the Shocker campus took on that peace, limternity pledges unre again had tu Imp to the comrnantls of actixes .ind Vniversity xx-'men lound uunpus like quite Llll'iCI'CI'lf7'lllfE'I' 'male-less war yt-tus l'11,u1' lit ll