FRIDAY, MAY 21, 1948
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
PAGE NINE
Power Room Of Lindley Is Astronomer's Hangout
Of the many hidden places on the campus, none is more intriguing than the tower room of Lindley hall. Here, far above the noise of terrestrial beings, is the office workshop of N. W. Storer. University astronomer.
Most classes meet during the day, and the work schedule of most professors ends with the final whistle at 5 p.m., but in this office and in the astronomical observatory on the roof. work is just beginning when night Sirius could falls.
What's so important about studying a star or planet? It was astronomy which verified that the earth is round. Astronomical studies have proved that the earth rotates and revolves, and that it is one of many planets. Many things have been learned about the earth through the study of other planets.
A 6-inch refractor telescope is the main equipment in the Lindley observatory. Another larger telescope, a 27-inch reflecting type, is stored in the basement of Hoch auditorium awaiting the erection of another observatory in which it will be used.
Other equipment for star gazing includes two ship's chronometers, a chronograph, a radio for receiving time signals, a large sidereal clock, a surveyor's transit, several marine and aircraft sextants, and several sky charts which the K.U. astron- mer has made.
Good-natured Professor Storer has, during his years as a teacher, learned to explain astronomy to those who are entirely ignorant of the subject and make them understand. Yet he keeps paces ahead of his advanced students, and he discusses involved, technical questions with other astronomical scholars.
When the University Daily Kansan reporter asked him about the telescope, he obligingly demonstrated its use. The Planet Venus and the star
5 Eligible To Take OT Exam June 25
Five University occupational therapy students are eligible to take the registration examination which will be given in Frank Strong hall June 25. It is a requirement which all occupational therapists must meet before they can obtain jobs. The examination is taken after the required practice work has been completed.
Dorothy June Bruce and Virginia Louise Caskey will take the examination here.
Margaret Eleanor O'Neal and Mrs Florence Hope Wilson will take it at the College of Puget Sound, Tacoma Wash., while Ruth Eleanor Puls will take it at Washington University, Louis, Mo.
The examination is given at several colleges throughout the country on the same day and graduates may take it at the most convenient place. Students from Michigan State Teachers College, Columbia University, and the University of Wisconsin are coming here for the examination.
Business Fraternity Elects, Initiates 13
Ivan M. Farmer, instructor in economics, was elected president of Beta Gamma Sigma, honorary business fraternity, at a banquet recently. Leland J. Pritchard, associate professor of finance, was elected vice-president and Wiley Mitchell, instructor in economics, was elected secretary-treasurer.
The following new members were initiated: Robert A. Pearson, Carroll E. McCue, Bettie Jean Swart, Don V. Plantz, Robert B. Docking, Charles W. Crowley, Paul R. Hedgdin, Francis C. Folkis, George W. Beck, William J. Hollis, and Charles W. Dillon.
Leslie Waters, associate professor of economics, told the group that the high birth rate means that more babies in this subject was "Fraud in Securities."
Sirius could be seen through the telescope, although it was still forenoon.
Professor Storer came to the University in 1935. After completing work at the Lick Observatory at the University of California, he taught at Smith college in Massachusetts, Wesleyan university in Connecticut and Ohio Wesleyan university. He has taught at Columbia university for three summer sessions, and at Illinois university for one. As the only astronomer on the University staff, he teaches astronomy majors and supervises the work of candidates for Master's degrees.
Camien To Teach At N. Mex. A& M
Laiten L. Camien, instructor in sociology, has resigned to take a position as assistant professor in the department of history and social science at the New Mexico School of Agriculture and Mining. His resignation will be effective after this semester.
Mr. Camien came to the University in 1940 as an instructor in the School of Education. In 1942 he resigned and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the army air force. He returned to the University in the fall of 1946.
Merrrell D. Clubb, Jr., instructor in English, will resign his position as an instructor this spring.
Mr. Clubb plans to go to Yale university next fall to work on his Ph.D. in English. Mr. Clubb has been at the University since fall of 1946.
Clubb To Leave University
Why Go To The Polls At All, Boys? The Mail Will Always Go Through
Phi Delta Kappa, national education fraternity, is holding its annual election of new officers this week. But the members won't go to the polls to vote. That's old-fashioned. They'll vote at home.
At a nominating meeting recently, a ballot was made up and sent to all members. They are to make their selections and mail the ballots in.
The ballot includes Ronald W. Strowig and Arthur R. Partridge, graduate students, for president; Darrell E. Wood and Merle O. Covell, graduate students, for vicepresident; Nicholas L. Gerren, graduate student, and Ralph W. Smith, education senior, for secretary; Glenn A. Cole and Marcus E. Hahn, graduate students, for the treasurer;
Dr. Henry P. Smith, associate professor of education, for faculty advisor.
Per capita consumption of most food items in 1948 is likely to exceed the 1935-39 average and will equal or surpass the quantities consumed during the war years.
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