Ralph Schecter was named the Thomas Beaver Professor of English Literature. Dr. Schecter then gave the address.
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Thu., Apr. 30, 1959
At the ceremony, Eric A. Larrabee, Journalist, gave an address on "The Rediscovery of America." After the convocation a wreath-laying ceremony took place in the Old Graveyard.
Thu., May 7, 1959
In this special ceremony, Henry L. Yeagley was named the Joseph Priestley Professor of Natural Philosophy. Mr. Yeagley then gave the address.
Sun., Jun. 7, 1959
The Baccalaureate Service for the 1958- 1959 academic year was held at 10:30am during commencement weekend on Sunday, June 7 in the Allison Methodist Church and the Dickinson College Chapel. A hymn, "The Chapel" ("Dickinson College"), by Lee Hastings Bristol Jr. was written for the college this...
Sun., Jun. 7, 1959
Commencement exercises for the 1958-59 academic year were held at the Alumni Gymnasium.
Sun., Jun. 7, 1959
U.S. Senator for Pennsylvania Hugh Scott, former chairman of the Republican National Committee from 1948-49, addressed the College as part of its 1959 Commencement exercises. Senator Scott also received an honorary degree from the College.
Sun., Jun. 7, 1959
Dr. Gilbert Malcolm, who has previously served as interim president, is inaugurated as the 23rd president of Dickinson College.
Sun., Jun. 7, 1959
James R. Shepley, journalist and CEO of Time Inc. from 1969-80, received an honorary degree as part of the College's 1959 Commencement exercises.
Sun., Jun. 7, 1959
John W. McConnell, Dean of the School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University, receives an honorary degree as part of the College's 1959 Commencement exercises.
Thu., Sep. 17, 1959
In this opening ceremony, new faculty members are introduced and President Gilbert Malcolm addresses the school.
Thu., Nov. 12, 1959
In this special ceremony, Frederick W. Ness was named the William W. Edel Professor of Humanities. Mr. Ness then gave the address.
Sun., Jun. 5, 1960
The Baccalaureate Service for the 1959-1960 academic year was held at 10:45am during commencement weekend on Sunday, June 5 at the Allison Methodist Church and the Dicksinon College Chapel.
Sun., Jun. 5, 1960
Commencement exercises for the 1959-60 academic year were held at the Alumni Gymnasium.
Sun., Jun. 5, 1960
The Rev. Dr. John Sutherland Bonnell, pastor of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City, received an honorary degree as part of the College's 1960 Commencement exercises.
Sun., Jun. 5, 1960
Wilbur Marion Brucker, Governor of Michigan from 1931-33 and Secretary of the Army from 1955-61, addressed the College as part of its 1960 Commencement exercises. Secretary Brucker also received an honorary degree from the College.
Thu., Sep. 15, 1960
In this opening convocation ceremony, the ROTC Crest was presented, there was the recognition of the Phi Beta Kappa inductees, the announcements of student prizes, and the introduction of new faculty members. President Gilbert Malcolm then addressed the college.
Sun., Jun. 4, 1961
The Baccalaureate Service for the 1960-1961 academic year was held at 10:45am during commencement weekend on Sunday, June 4 in the Allison Methodist Church and the Dickinson College Chapel.
Sun., Jun. 4, 1961
Commencement exercises for the 1960-61 academic year were held at the Alumni Gymnasium.
Sun., Jun. 4, 1961
Charles Klein, both the youngest and longest-serving judge in Philadelphia history, addressed the College as part of its 1961 Commencement exercises. Judge Klein also received an honorary degree from the College.
Sun., Jun. 4, 1961
Richard H. Ellis (Class of 1941), pilot and future commander in chief of the Strategic Air Command from 1977-81, received an honorary degree as part of the College's 1961 Commencement exercises.
Sun., Jun. 4, 1961
Wiley T. Buchanan, former ambassador to Luxembourg and United States Chief of Protocol from 1957-61, received an honorary degree as part of the College's 1961 Commencement exercises.
Thu., Sep. 21, 1961
In the opening convocation ceremony, new faculty members were introduced and President Howard Rubendall addressed the college.
Sat., Oct. 28, 1961
Dr. Rubendall is inaugurated as the 24th president of Dickinson College in the College Chapel (Allison Memorial Methodist Church) after a procession from Drayer Hall.
Thu., Apr. 26, 1962
A history of the founding of the school was given in the pamphlet. In this three part event, both the founding of the college and the anniversary of Phi Beta Kappa were celebrated. Remarks on "Dickinson College and Phi Beta Kappa" were given at the luncheon. A lecture on "The Early Years of...
Sun., Jun. 3, 1962
The Baccalaureate Service for the 1961-1962 academic year was held at 10:30am during commencement weekend on Sunday, June 3 at the Allison Methodist Church and the Dickinson College Chapel.
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