Dickinsonian Newspaper

Commencement Week


Dickinsonian, July 1, 1873

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Commencement week is detailed. J. Richard Parkison and E. H. Conklin win Pierson Prizes in Junior oratorical contest. Class Day is detailed. First Class Spread is a success. Board of Trustees meets. Alumni Association holds annual meeting. J. W. Wetzel, G. H. Miller, J. R. Parkison, and W. L....

Dickinsonian, May 5, 1874

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Schedule for commencement activities is published. The committee for organizing Class Day is chosen. Seniors R. M. Parker, R. B. Weaver, and W. C. Gross lecture to Scientific Society. Literary societies plan sophomore contests. G. W. Miller, J. A. H. Barnitz, A. R. Bender, and Ed. Hilton are...

Dickinsonian, June 2, 1874

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Schedule for Commencement week. C. B. Staples lectures to Scientific Society; J. A. Barnitz is elected president of the society. Senior class has tea at house of Professor Henry Harman. Sigma Chi holds convention of Pennsylvania chapters at Dickinson. J. E. Price wins Belles Lettres Society...

Dickinsonian, June 1876

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Baltimore Alumni Association meets. Schedule for commencement week. Belles Lettres Society holds sixth annual oratorical contest; James C. Nicholson wins. Union Philosophical Society holds its sophomore oratorical contest. Dickinson baseball defeats State Normal School of Shippensburg.

Dickinsonian, July 1876

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President McCauley's baccalaureate speech. A junior oratorical contest is held. Class day. Commencement. Alumni meeting is held. Classes of '66 and '71 hold reunions.

Dickinsonian, March 1878

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Dr. Harman hosts the Senior class for a dinner in his home. The class of 1868 plans a reunion to take place on the Wednesday of Commencement Week. The class of 1858 also hopes to have a reunion during Commencement Week.

Dickinsonian, July 1884

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Commencement Weekd is held.  The speeches given at Commencement are all listed.  The Board of Trustees motions to request Faculty imput on the admittance of ladies to the college.  A new building, the Bosler Memorial Library Hall, is planned.  The Junior Oratorical Contest is held.

Dickinsonian, July 1890

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Incorporators of the Law School meet. Highlights of Commencement Week. Mr. Crowder wins Walkley Senior Oratorical Prize. Belles Lettres Society and UPS hold their annual general meetings. Account of Class Day. Mr. M. P. Sellers and Mr. C. A. Terhune win the freshman oratorical contest. Freshmen...

Dickinsonian, June 1891

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Program for commencement week. YMCA elects officers. Cole and Walkley prizes for declamation are awarded. UPS holds elections; H. M. Stephens is president. Belles Lettres holds elections; Chester N. Ames is president. Montgomery P. Sellers wins Belles Lettres Sophomore Oratorical contest;...

Dickinsonian, June 1892

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Commencement and commencement week are detailed. UPS and BLS hold their annual general meetings. List of members of class of '92 with vocation, favorite study, favorite swear, measurements, clothing sizes, mottoes, etc. President gives annual Levee. Joseph Webster Stayman wins BLS sophomore...

Dickinsonian, May 20, 1903

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Prohibition League elects next year's officers.  Commencement programme is detailed.  Annual cap scrap occurs.  Union Philosophical Society elects officers.

Dickinsonian, June 1, 1907

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Dickinson's 124th annual commencement begins.  Raven's Claw announces its members for 1907-08.  The Beta Theta Pi fraternity gives a formal opening of their new house on High St.  A commencement concert is planned by the Glee Club and Mandolin Club.

Dickinsonian, May 28, 1913

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The Dickinson baseball team defeats Gettysburg. The Musical Clubs held a concert at Boiling Springs. The Scientific Club holds a club banquet. The student body elects its Senators. The officers of the Politics Club are announced. The Skull and Key Junior Society holds a dance. The Commencement...

Dickinsonian, May 20, 1915

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May Day celebration is held. Dickinson participates in Middle Atlantic States Intercollegiate Meet. The program for commencement week is published. A student referendum passes the new honor system. The sophomore class holds elections; David Sharman is president. Senior Picnic is held. Thomas R....

Dickinsonian, June 10, 1915

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Class Day is held. Summary of Commencement Week. Trustees elect James Henry Morgan president of Dickinson College. List of members of graduating class. Nora M. Mohler receives Cannon Prize for sophomore mathematics. Elma May Houseman receives Chi Omega Prize for sophomore economics. Raymond R....

Dickinsonian, April 23, 1920

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New plan for Student Senate is accepted by Student Assembly.  Dramatic Club prepares to produce "Sherwood" under the direction of Mildred Little from Irving College.  Phi Kappa Sigma holds annual spring dance.  Program for Commencement Week.  Students of the Greek department perform Aristophanes...

Dickinsonian, June 3, 1922

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The Philomel Club will present "Land of Chance" this evening.  The schedule for Commencement Weekend is detailed.  The Dramatic Club will present "Sweet Lavender" during Commencement Week.  The Greek Club will present "Antigone".  An overview of campus social life for the past year is provided...

Dickinsonian, March 3, 1923

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Varsity basketball team beats Mt. St. Mary's for second time in one season. Senate unanimously passes amendments to constitution, to be presented to student body for final approval. Social Committee plans final Winter-term event. Debate Team participates in League competitions. Phi Kappa Sigma...

Dickinsonian, April 28, 1923

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College Baseball and Track teams both defeat opponents in Saturday match-ups. Dramatic Club experiences difficulty in choosing cast for "The Importance of Being Earnest" to be performed on June 4. Mile relay team to compete in Penn Relays. College YMCA to send representatives to student...

Dickinsonian, May 5, 1923

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Budget for upcoming term is adopted, with student body vote of 425 to 3. Baseball team defeats Ursinus. Founders' Day program completed by Social Committee, drama festival to be featured. Men's Senate moves to increase College spirit by reviving customs. More information on commencement week...

Dickinsonian, May 19, 1923

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Track team wins Central Pennsylvania Collegiate Track Conference. Baseball team beats University of Delaware. Extensive commencement program announced. Student Tribunal System adopted with amendments after heated debate. Men's Glee Club to give concert in Bosler Hall. Spotlight on Colbert N....

Dickinsonian, May 31, 1923

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Order of events announced for the commencement season, program to open with All-College social. Men's and Women's Glee Clubs to perform the operetta "The Maid and the Middy'. "The Importance of Being Earnest" to be performed by Dramatic Club. Senior honors and Class Day exercises announced....

Dickinsonian, May 17, 1924

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Professor Earnest A. Vuilleumier invents a solids hydrometer, to be used in determining the specific gravity of solid substances. The Board of Trustees authorizes the drawing up of architectural plans for renovations to the college's dormitories and the building of a new gymnasium. New events to...

Dickinsonian, May 2, 1925

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Relay team finishes second at Penn Relays in record breaking race. Founders' Day program announced. Glee Club to go on two weekend tours. Commencement Week activities announced.

Dickinsonian, March 20, 1926

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This issue of the Dickinsonian contains a write-up about the Joe Nesbit orchestra, who will be playing at this year's Junior Prom. A new rule for graduation is announced stating that students averaging less than 60% for any year's college work or less than 70% for each of two consecutive year's...

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