College of the Holy Cross CrossWorks Course Catalogs College Archives 4-1-1951 1951-1952 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, "1951-1952 Catalog" (1951). Course Catalogs. 66. http://crossworks.holycross.edu/course_catalog/66 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 1951-1952 Published, April 1951 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, The Regents of the University of the State of New York, 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 Amer- ican 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 Economic Association, The National Catholic In- dustrial Conference, The Association of Librarians of America and the American Association of University Professors. 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 22 GENERAL INFORMATION • • .. 26 STUDENT HEALTH . • • • . .. 26 ENTERTAINMENT .. • • 26 STUDENT EMPLOYMENT 26 PLACEMENT BUREAU ,26 REGISTRATION 27 THE COLLEGE YEAR . ... 27 CLASS HOURS . ... 27 ATTENDANCE AT EXERCISES ... 27 GRADING SYSTEM .. .... 27 EXTRA COURSES ... 28 SUMMER SESSION WORE 29 VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL FROM COLLEGE 29 TRANSCRIPTS OF COLLEGE RECORDS • . 29 EXPENSES 30 ADMISSION . .. • • • . 33 REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREES 39 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION 46 THE NAVAL R. 0. T. C. UNIT 91 GRADUATE COURSE IN CHEMISTRY • • • • 94 DEGREES CONFERRED 1950 97 AWARDS . ......... • 105 COLLEGE ORGANIZATIONS 109 HONOR SOCIETIES 113 COLLEGE PUBLICATIONS ...... 115 SCHOLARSHIPS 116 JESUIT EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION .... 122 INDEX ... 123 CALENDAR 1951 1952 JANUARY ' JULY JANUARY II JULY T W S MIT W TIFIS II SIMIT TIFIS 23 4 5 1 2 3 4 7 1 2 3 4 5 _ _ 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 -7 8 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 22 23 24 25 26 2728 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 31 _ 27 28 29 30 31 FEBRUARY II AUGUST FEBRUARY AUGUST 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 12 12 9 10 8 9 10 11 8 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 20 21 2223 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 26 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 24 25 6 27 28 29 30 31 MARCH SEPTEMBER MARCH I SEPTEMBER ---...... 1 2 3 -------1.i 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 1-8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 18 19 20 21 2223 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 2324 25 26 27 25 26 2728 29 30 31 23-------3031......_24 25 26 2 2 8 2 9 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 ...... _ ...... -.........-30 _ _ -- APRIL I OCTOBER APRIL I OCTOBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 .6 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 147-7 8 9 10 11 12 13 9 10 11 12 -3i7 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 3 425 26 27 28 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 19 20 21 2223 24 25 29 30 28 29 30 31 ...... _ _ 2728 29 30 _ 26 27 28 29 30 31 ..... MAY NOVEMBER MAY II NOVEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 9 10 11 12 9 10 -4 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 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 2223 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 2223 24 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2728 29 30 31 25 26 2728 2930 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Y.« JUNE DECEMBER JUNE DECEMBER 1 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 7 a 9 10 11 12 13 14 7 8 9 10 11 12 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 17 a 9 20 21 22 23 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 2728 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 24 25 26 2728 29 30 23 24 25 262728 29 29 30 28 29 30 31 30 31 ACADEMIC CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 1951 - JUNE 1952 Fall Term Sept. 19 Wednesday Registration for Freshmen. Sept. 20 Thursday Registration for Sophomores. Sept. 21 Friday Registration for Juniors. Sept. 22 Saturday Registration for Seniors. Sept. 24 Monday Mass of the Holy Ghost. Classes begin. Oct. 12 Friday Columbus Day, a holiday. Oct. 23-27 Tues.—Sat. Annual Retreat. Nov. 1 Thursday Feast of All Saints, a holiday. Nov. 12 Monday Armistice Day, a holiday. Nov. 21 Wednesday Thanksgiving recess begins at 10:30 A.M. Nov. 26 Monday Classes resumed. Dec. 8 Saturday Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a holi- day. Dec. 19 Wednesday Christmas recess begins at 10:30 A.M. Jan. 3 , Thursday Classes resumed. Jan. 24 Thursday Term examinations begin. Spring Term Feb. 4 Monday Second Semester classes begin. Announcement of Prize Essays. Feb. 22 Friday Washington's Birthday, a holiday. Feb. 27 Wednesday Ash Wednesday. Mar. 4-12 Tues.—Wed. Novena of Grace. Apr. 9 Wednesday Easter recess begins at 10:30 A.M. Apr. 11 Friday Good Friday. Apr. 13 Sunday Easter Sunday. Apr. 19 Saturday Patriots' Day. Apr. 21 Monday Classes resumed. Apr. 26 Saturday Senior Theses due in Dean's Office. May 19 Monday Senior-Junior Term Examinations begin. May 22 Thursday Ascension Thursday, a holiday. May 26 Monday Sophomore-Freshman Term Examinations be- gin. May 30 Friday Memorial Day, a holiday. June 4-8 Wed.—Sun. Senior Retreat. June 10 Tuesday Alumni Day. June 11 Wednesday Commencement Day. BOARD OF TRUSTEES VERY REV. JOHN A. O'BRIEN, S.J., President REV. FRANCIS J. TOOLIN, S.J., Vice-President REV. BERNARD V. SHEA, S.J., Treasurer REV. JAMES E. FITZGERALD, S.J., Secretary REV. TIMOTHY J. O'MAHONY, S.J. REV. CLARENCE E. SLOANE, S.J. OFFICERS OF ADMINISTRATION 1950 - 1951 VERY REV. JOHN A. O'BRIEN, S.J. President Fenwick Hall REV. JAMES E. FITZGERALD, S.J. Dean Fenwick Hall REV. JEREMIAH J. DONOVAN, S.J. Dean of Discipline Kimball Hall REV. LEO A. SHEA, S.J. Dean of Sophomores and Freshmen Director of Admissions Fenwick Hall REV. FRANCIS J. TOOLIN, S.J. Administrator Fenwick Hall REV. BERNARD V. SHEA, S.J. Treasurer Fenwick Hall REV. CLARENCE E. SLOANE, S.J. Librarian Dinand Library REV. MICHAEL G. PIERCE, S.J. Executive Assistant to the President Fenwick Hall REV. EUGENE D. MCCARTHY, S.J. Assistant Dean of Discipline Kimball Hall REV. DAVID R.