University of Southern California
TROJAN
SUMMER
Vol. XVI!	LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, JULY 29, 1966	.a* 72	No. II
about science
3 professors lecture to kids
Three University of Southern California professors are helping open new vistas of the scientific world to a group of Las Angeles elementary and junior high school-aged children.
Dr. Gibson Reaves, associate professor gf astronomy; Dr. Hans Bichsel, associate professor of physics, and Dr. Charles Copeland, professor of chemistry, are conducting special informal lectures for students attending the Baldwin Hills Cultural Enrichment Vacation Center.
Despite its formidable name, the Center believes in making learning fun. It is a community program under private auspices designed to supplement regular school courses by fostering an awareness and interest in the arts and sciences among the pupils, tanging in age from 4U to 14.
Dr. Reaves presented three separate ‘'introduction to astronomy” talks, geared to different age groups, in which he used models of the planets and color slides of the stars and galaxies.
Receptive
He found each group attentive and receptive. "It’s not what I did overtly,” Dr. Reaves said. “My goal was to get the students interested and talking about astronomy; to motivate them.’’
Dr. Reaves presented an evening of astronomy on campus July 27 for the Baldwin Hills group. Included was a planetarium lecture and observations at the University’s observatory.
Dr. Bichsel conducted three separate lectures in physics, also demonstrated by visual aids. Dr. Copeland is scheduled to give talks on chemistry to the students later this month.
The Center, offering art, drama, music, dancing and
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Verification
requests
A number of school systems in and around Los Angeles have deadlines shortly after September 1, 1966 for verification of course-work completed which will affect the salary schedule of teachers.
Teachers wishing to have transcripts sent to their school systems in order to effect early verification must complete request forms with Mrs. Muriel Sinai in the Registrar’s Office.
Students requiring verification of seven-week grades will request transcripts in the normal way at the Office of the Registrar.
USC professor writes for Biblical dictionary
Dr. Gerald I.arue. professor of religion at USC. is among the writers who have contributed to “The Biblical World,” a dictionary of Biblical Archaeology just released by the Baker Book House.
The USC professor, currently in Hebron with 11 USC students on an archaeological expedition, has contributed articles on Babylon and Petra.
This project had its beginning in St. Louis in December of 1961 when a number of Biblical experts met to formulate plans for a much needed dic-
tionary of Biblical archaeology. Logical choice as editor was the highly regarded Old Testament expert now serving on the faculty of Central Michigan University, Dr. Charles F. Pfeiffer, also author of “Bible Atlas,” “The Dead Sea Scrolls,” and other volumes.
This is the first dictionary of Biblical archaeology to be made available to the Bible student. It is a volume which is as interesting and readable as it is informative and educational. The text is illumi-
nated with numerous and appropriate photographs and illustrations.
The word list of “The Biblical World” cavers the entire field of Biblical archaeology. Included are articles which bring the life and customs of Bible times vividly before the mind of the reader (agriculture, architecture, funerary customs, and marriage). There are articles on the ancient cities and excavated sites (Ai. Capernaum, Damas-
cus, Ur, and Babylon). There are articles on the major texts and literature unearthed by the excavator’s spade (Book of the Dead, Descent of Ish-tar, Gilgamesh Epic). There are also comprehensive articles on archaeology and the major archaeologists and organizations and their work (Albright, Kenyon. Glueck. American Schools of Oriental Research, and Ecole Bibll-que.) The price of the book is $8.95.
ARCHITECT S MODEL SHOWS HOW NEW USC GRADUATE CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCE WILL LOOK
The $3,500,000 building will be 12 stories high and will stand near von KleinSmid Center for International and Public Affairs