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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
MAY 3, 1946
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Our Superior Geology Department Expands 481 Per Cent in a Year
If you really want to learn about the history of the earth, you needn't hesitate about signing up for a 10:30 geology class in Lindley when it does follow that 9:30 English class in Fraser, because it takes only 10 minutes, if you walk fast enough, to go from the top of 14th street to Lindley hall. (And geologically speaking that's no time at all.)
The geology department is expanding. The space on the second floor recently occupied by naval trainees has been reconverted into classrooms, offices and laboratories. The new equipment delivered early this spring has been set up and there are plans for more development and improvement.
The number of students majoring in geology has increased in one year from 16 to 77 (481 per cent), and the number of students taking optional courses in geology is on the upgrade, according to Dr. L. R. Laudon, head of the department. This semester he said, 208 students are enrolled in one geology course. There are approximately 15 geology students in the graduate school.
Faculty members of the department combine teaching with research. Dr. Laudon stated that the
teaching staff will be enlarged and that "other specialists will be added to those we now have."
Dr. R. C. Moore, in charge of research, is cited in Who's Who in America for his research in petroleum geology, and for his authorship of geological publications. Dr. M. L. Thompson, professor of geology, is a world authority in his field. Dr. J. C. Frye, Dr. R. M. Dryer, and Dr. W. H. Schoewe, professors of geology, are authors of many publications on various phases of geology.
E. B. Stouffer, dean of the University, recently said that the geology department is "one of the best in the world," explaining that this due to its personnel of specialists.
Dr. Lauden commented, "One would expect to find a strong geology department in the Mid-West, where there is much oil production."
At the undergraduate level, three courses of study are available. The bachelor of arts degree gives a broad cultural background in geology, preparatory to graduate work. Those desiring more specialized technical training may obtain a bachelor of science degree. The degree of petroleum engineering with a geology option is available for students
wanting maximum technical training in a four- year course. Then you always can take a course in geology "just for the fun of it." Visit Lindley hall sometime to see the fossil, rock, and "earth" displays.
Madrid. (UP) — Spanish civil guards were reported today to have intercepted a large shipment of firearms and ammunition being smuggled into Spain from France near Andorra, mountain republic along the border.
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