1947-1948 Academic Catalog

GENERAL INFORMATION 9 specialized departments built up over a period of years by the col– lege, students have access to about one hundred fifty periodicals and to more than sixty thousand volumes. The library also contains rooms for the dining club, the Department of Music, and a reception and literary hall. Science Hall.-Science Hall was erected in 1922. It has the lab– oratories for Botany, Chemistry, Physics, and Zoology, and houses the Department of Education also. Harriman Hall.-A large home next to the Carnegie Library was acquired in the summer of 1940, and has been remodeled as a resi– dence hall for girls. It was named in honor of Dr. W. P. Harriman, late trustee of the College. Boarding Club.-The College provides boarding facilities at the lowest possible cost consistent with proper nourishment. Dormitories.-We have expanded our dormitory facilities to ac– commodate as many students as possible. All prospective students should enroll as far in advance as possible in order to be sure of adequate accommodations. Note: Students desiring to live in college dormitories must bring own linen, sheets, covers, etc. Student Life at Cedarville Student Government.-The student body has its own organiza– tion and officers. All student activities are carried on under student leadership and planning, with the supervision of faculty members selected by the various organizations. Musical Organ izations.-Under the supervision of the Director of Music, students participate in their choice of musical activities. Glee clubs, choruses, quartettes, and an orchestra are organized each year depending on the desires of the student body. Programs of local and general interest are prepared, and the various musical organiza– tions are much in demand at schools, churches, and for radio pre– sentations. Debates.-Cedarville College engages in debates with other col– leges. Both men and women engage in these inter-collegiate debates from year to year. Dramatic Club.-Cedarville College has a Dramatic Club open to all men and women of the college, offering training in preparing and presenting plays. Socia I Organ izations.-Local sororities and a fraternity, with faculty sponsors, contribute to the social interests of the student body. The local churches and other organizations encourage the participa-