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Dickinsonian, November 10, 1951

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Frank J. Ayres, Jr., receives Susan Powers Hoffman chair of mathematics. Annual Campus Chest drive begins. New historical markers are unveiled and new lamposts are lit in ceremony. Homecoming pep rally and dance. Drayer Hall still under construction, should be completed by spring semester....

Dickinsonian, March 21, 1952

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Drayer Hall to open soon, is described. Little Theater performs "All My Sons".

Dickinsonian, April 19, 1952

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Professor Francis W. Warlow receives grant from the Fund for the Advancement of Education to finish his book. Student E. Donald Shapiro wins award in national debate contest. Drayer Hall is named.

Dickinsonian, February 12, 1954

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Mermaid Players plan spring production of "The Cardiff Giant", first time in MP history that faculty members will appear alongside students in a stage production. MPs also present production of Antigone. President of Vassar College Dr. Sarah Gibson Blanding to speak during Women's Day events....

Dickinsonian, November 19, 1954

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The Mermaid Players announce their next production. "Our Town" will be performed December 1, 2 and 3 in Bosler Hall. The Aquatic Club is performing later this evening their interpretation of popular children's stories. The entire production is student produced from scenery and lights to costumes...

Dickinsonian, October 4, 1957

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The incoming freshmen made Dickinson history as the largest class ever- 310 freshmen matriculated after 1400 applications, coming from 15 states and 9 countries. Thirty new faculty members have joined Dickinson including Dean of Men Alan Coutts, college chaplain Reverend Mr. J. Artley, and...

Dickinsonian, September 20, 1962

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In this issue of the Dickinsonian the college begins its 190th year. The construction of the new girl's dormitory is two months ahead of schedule. Dr. Angiolillo joins the faculty as chairman of the language department. The opera "Cosi Fan Tutte" to be performed by the Turnau Opera Players....

Dickinsonian, May 10, 1963

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The faculty decide to accept a revised attendance system. Dean Roger E. Nelson to resume teaching. ROTC awards cadets in Annual Awards Day Parade. NSA committee of the Student Senate awards 29 published faculty members with dinner. Alpha Psi Omega taps five new members. Stewart L. Udall, US...

Dickinsonian, June 5, 1964

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Faculty determines year-end awards; Phi Beta Kappa announces awards. Donation drive to Philander-Smith College yields 400 books. Debriefing of IFC weekend as seen from Drayer Hall girls. Publicity promotes college endowment fund. It is announced that 90 graduating seniors plan to continue school...

Dickinsonian, October 3, 1969

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All five faculty committees have granted voting rights to student members. The Student Mobilization Committee receives funds and backing from student senate to attend the Moratorium protesting the war in Vietnam. Kisner-Woodward hall receives approval of its Social Code from the Student Affairs...

Dickinsonian, September 18, 1970

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Workmen resume cutting down trees after a student protest halted work for two days. Extensive discussion of student opposition to cutting down trees highlighted the first faculty meeting of the year. The Senate will change its committee structure by dissolving some committees whose duties...

Dickinsonian, April 20, 1978

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In this edition, dilemmas with tenure are brought forth and discussed. All-College committee elections are being held. Dickinsonians of the month are William Koltnow, Stacey Van Alstyne, Julia Dovel, and Chris Bretz. The College Health Center is going through changes, will now be housed in...

Dickinsonian, February 20, 1986

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The annual Public Affairs Symposium has commenced, and features former Massachusetts congressman, Father Robert Drinan. The WDCV radio station received at $14,500 loan to go stereo, and will repay the loan over a five year period. The College plans to remodel Drayer Hall, and through some...

Dickinsonian, November 5, 2000

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Limestone Ventures, a new club on campus aimed at promoting self-starting businesses, held an entrepreneurship forum in ATS on October 25th. A group of students in an Oceanography class plan to head to the Bahamas in January to do research. The Clarke Center plans to hold a 3-day celebration of...

Dickinsonian, May 4, 2001

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Springfest occurred, met with good weather and mixed reactions from the student body. The first annual Deli Night was well-attended. Keith Rodgers and Skip Stevenson are doing a 50-hour radio marathon for autism. A lip syncing contest capped off Greek week 2001. The Student Senate held their...

Dickinsonian, February 14, 2003

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Freshman Jeffrey Shank dies after falling off Drayer balcony. U.S. Naval Academy Band plays in ATS. Clarke Center lecturer Sandra Peart talks about eugenics. Student Jessica Ellerman studies plants' UV protection. Kathryn Talalay gives presentation on Philippa Schuyler. Lack of success of Phi...
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