1955-1956 Catalog College of the Holy Cross
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College of the Holy Cross CrossWorks Course Catalogs College Archives 2-1-1955 1955-1956 Catalog College of the Holy Cross Follow this and additional works at: http://crossworks.holycross.edu/course_catalog Part of the Higher Education Commons Recommended Citation College of the Holy Cross, "1955-1956 Catalog" (1955). Course Catalogs. 70. http://crossworks.holycross.edu/course_catalog/70 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the College Archives at CrossWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in Course Catalogs by an authorized administrator of CrossWorks. COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS A College of Arts and Sciences 'Worcester, Massachusetts CATALOGUE With Announcements for 1955-1956 Published, February 1955 Corporate Title: "The Trustees of the College of the Holy Cross In the city of Worcester." AFFILIATIONS The College of the Holy Cross is affiliated with The Catholic Educational Association, The American Council on Education, The Association of Ameri- can Universities, The Association of American Colleges, The New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions officers, The Regents of the University of the State of New York, New England Conference on Graduate Education, The American Mathematical Society and The Jesuit Educational Association. The Faculty of Holy Cross College is associated with The Classical As- sociation of New England, The Eastern Association of College Deans and Advisers of Men, The American Catholic Historical Association, The Ameri- can Historical Association, The Jesuit Philosophical Association, The Ameri- can Association of Jesuit Scientists, The American Association for the Ad- vancement of Science, The American Mathematical Society, The Mathemati- cal Association of America, Institute of Mathematical Statistics, American Statistical Association, Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England, The American Physical Society, American Association of Physics Teachers, Optical Society of America, Acoustical Society of America, Institute of Radio Engineers, American Astronomical Society, The American Chemical Society, The New England Association of Chemistry Teachers, The American Electrochemical Society, The Chemical Society (London), The Faraday Society, The Franklin Institute (Philadelphia), The American Institute of Chemists, The American Academy of Political and Social Science, The American Political Science Association, The American Society for Public Administration, The American Economic Association, The National Catholic Industrial Conference, The Association of Librarians of America and The American Association of University Professors, Archaeolo- gical Institute of America, American Philological Association. J. S. WESBY & SONS, INC. WORCESTER, MASS. Name of Library: "PLEASE CHECK" Buckram Color No No. of Volumes Bind as is Covers Out In Front Covers Only Ads Out In Editorials and Feature Articles Out EJ In 0 Index Front Back 0 Do not trim Recase in old cover Bindery has pattern Rub sent Sample sent 1st Binding Make pattern Lettering on spine: Horizontal Vertical 0 Gold Lettering Black Lettering White Lettering Color Foil Lettering Insert stubs for: Missing Issues 0 Missing Pages Index Special Instructions: CONTENTS Page COLLEGE CALENDAR 5 BOARD OF TRUSTEES 6 OFFICERS OF ADMINISTRATION 6 OFFICERS OF INSTRUCTION • . 7 INCORPORATION 14 THE COLLEGE 17 History 17 Buildings 18 Educational System 23 GENERAL INFORMATION 26 Student Health 26 Entertainment . 27 Student Employment 27 Placement Bureau 27 Registration 27 The College Year 27 Class Hours . 27 Attendance at Exercises . 28 Grading System . • 28 Extra Courses • • • 29 Summer Session Work 29 Voluntary Withdrawal from College • 29 Transcripts of College Records . 29 EXPENSES 30 RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS 32 ADMISSION 33 REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREES . ... 38 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION 45 Air Force R. 0. T. C. Unit 50 Naval R.0. T. C. Unit 76 GRADUATE COURSE IN CHEMISTRY . 88 DEGREES CONFERRED 1954 91 AWARDS 97 SCHOLARSHIPS 101 COLLEGE ORGANIZATIONS 109 HONOR SOCIETIES 113 COLLEGE PUBLICATIONS 114 JESUIT EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION .. 115 INDEX 116 CALENDAR 1955 1956 • _ JANUARY 11 JULY JANUARY 1 JULY SIMITIWITFSIISMTWTFIS SMTWTFS SMTWTF S 1 1 1 1 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 11 12 13 14 15 18 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 15 16 17 18 19 2021 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 22 23 24 25 26 2728 23 24 526 27 28 29 24 25 26 27 28 29130 29130 31 _ _ _ _ 29 30 31 30 31 31 FEBRUARY 11 AUGUST FEBRUARY AUGUST ...... 1 2 3 4 5 _ 1 2 3 4 5 6 ..... .... 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 - 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 -5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...---5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 14 15 16 17 18 1920 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 28 29 3031 _ _ _ 26 27 28 29 _ _ ...... 26 27 28 29 30 31 _ ----- -.---_.__ MARCH SEPTEMBER MARCH 11 SEPTEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 _ 1 2 3 - 1 2 3 1 --67 8 9101112 4.1. 67 8 910 -4.1. 67 8 910 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 20 21 22 23 24 25 6 18 1920 21 22 23 24 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2728 2930 31 _ _ 25 26 27 28 29 30 _ 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 -...... APRIL 11 OCTOBER APRIL OCTOBER 12 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 147-7 8 9 10 1112 13 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 17118 19 20 21 22 23 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 29 30 28 29 30 31 _ _ _ 30 31 MAY 1 NOVEMBER MAY NOVEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 .....- I 2 3 4 5 -T 1 2 3 4 -- 1 2 3 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6-7 8 9 10 11 125--4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 22 23 24 25 26 2728 20 21 2223 24 25 26 20 21 22 2324 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 2324 29 3031 _ ...... _ ...... 27 28 2930 _ _ ....., 27 28 29 30 31 _ _ 25 26 27 28 29 30 _ JUNE 11 DECEMBER JUNE 11 DECEMBER -1-1-1 11 21 31 4 ----- 1 2 3 1 2 1 5 6 7I 8 9110 11 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12113 14115 161 7 18 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 30 _ _ 25 26 2728 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ------- ACADEMIC CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 1955 - JUNE 1956 Fall Term Sept. 20 Tuesday Registration for Freshmen. Sept. 21 Wednesday Registration for Sophomores. Sept. 22 Thursday Registration for Juniors. Sept. 23 Friday Registration for Seniors. Sept. 26 Monday Mass of the Holy Ghost. Classes begin. Oct. 12 Wednesday Columbus Day, a holiday. Oct. 25 Tuesday Annual Retreat begins. Nov. 1 Tuesday Feast of All Saints, a holiday. Nov. 23 Wednesday Thanksgiving recess begins at 10:30 A.M. Nov. 28 Monday Classes resumed. Dec. 8 Thursday Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a holi- day. \ Dec. 17 Saturday Christmas recess begins after last class. Jan. 2 Monday Classes resumed. Jan. 23 Monday Term examinations begin. Spring Term Feb. 6 Monday Second Semester classes begin. Anouncement of Prize Essays. Feb. 15 Wednesday Ash Wednesday. Feb. 22 Wednesday Washington's Birthday, a holiday. Mar. 4-12 Sun.-Mon. Novena of Grace. Mar. 28 Wednesday Easter recess begins at 10:30 A.M. Mar. 30 Friday Good Friday. Apr. 1 Sunday Easter Sunday. Apr. 9 Monday Classes resumed. Apr. 19 Thursday Patriots' Day, a holiday. May 5 Saturday Senior Theses due in Dean's Office. May 10 Thursday Ascension Thursday, a holiday. May 21 Monday Senior-Junior Term Examinations begin. May 28 Monday Sophomore-Freshman Term Examinations begin. May 30 Wednesday Memorial Day, a holiday. June 6-10 Wed.-Sun.