On Friday, October 19th, 2007, the Benjamin Rush Distinguished Chair in Liberal Arts and Sciences was established. Its first incumbent, History Professor David D. Commins, was appointed at the ceremony.
This opening convocation ceremony was held on Tuesday, August 28, 1990 at 7:30 pm in the Anita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium. Following the academic procession and invocation, the matriculation of students was presented by the Dean of Admissions and Enrollment. Then the Dean of the College presented all other new members of the college.
On Friday, May 17th, 2002, the Christopher L. Roberts Chair in Archaeology was established, and its first incumbent, Professor Christofilis Maggidis, was appointed. Mr. Christopher L. Roberts, '75, spoke at the ceremony.
This opening convocation ceremony was held on Tuesday, August 29th, 1989 at 7:30 pm in the Kline Life/Sports Learning Center. After the academic procession, the matriculation of new students was announced by the Dean of Admissions. the Dean of the College gave Introductions and Honors, and the presentation of new faculty, academic professionals, administrators, and student honors. President Fritschler then performed the conferring of the honorary degree. Faculty promotions, new appointments, college sophisters, and honor prizes and scholarships were also announced.
On Friday, October 15th, 2004, the John J. Curley '60 and Ann Conser Curley '63 Faculty Chairs in Global Education and in International Studies, Business and Management were officially established. Professor Sylvie G. Davidson was appointed the first incumbent of the Chair in Global Education. Professor Dengjian Jin was appointed the first incumbent of the Chair in International Studies, Business and Management.
On Friday, January 30th, 2004, the Sophia Ava Asbell Chair in Judaic Studies was officially established, and Professor Andrea B. Lieber was appointed its first incumbent. The chair was named for the older daughter of Yale Asbell, Esq. '78.
This opening convocation ceremony was held on Tuesday, August 30, 1988 at 7:30 pm in the Kline Life/Sports Learning Center. Following the procession and welcome, the Director of Admission announced the matriculation of new students. After that came remarks from the Deans and the introduction of new faculty and administrative staff and the announcement of student honors. the Distinguished Alumni Award was presented and President Fritschler awarded an honorary degree. Faculty promotions, new appointments, college sophisters, and honor prizes and scholarships were announced.
In a mid-year convocation ceremony, the college celebrated its relationship with Bremen University in Germany. Jurgen Timm, Rector of Bremen University, gave an address and was awarded an honorary degree as Doctor of Science by the college. Timm has published in the fields of mathematics, biometry, and bio-statistics and has studied mathematics, physics, pedagogy, and philosophy.
This mid-year convocation was held on Tuesday, January 20th, 1987 in Memorial Hall in West College. The ceremony also celebrated the college's relationship with Bremen University in Germany. Following the processional, opening remarks were given by Acting President Allan. In celebration of the college's relationship with Bremen University, two addresses were given by Dickinson faculty; one on International Education at Dickinson, and the other on Dickinson Programs in Bremen.
The 215th opening convocation was held on Tuesday, September 1, 1987 at 7:30 pm in the Kline Life/Sports Learning Center. After introductory remarks and a welcoming, the crowd heard remarks from the Dean and the introduction of new faculty members and the announcement of student honors. The Director of Admissions then offered the matriculation of new students. Remarks from President Fritschler were then heard. Faculty promotions, new appointments, college sophisters, and honor prizes and scholarships were announced. Several individuals were recognized for excellence in special fields.
At the 214th opening convocation ceremony, Dickinson celebrated its relationship with the University of Bologna in Italy. Fabio Roversi-Monaco, highly regarded law scholar and Rector of the University of Bologna, gave an address in response to his introduction by President Banks. This year marked the 900th anniversary of the founding of the University of Bologna. Roversi-Monaco also holds the title Grand Officer of the Italian Republic, which is the highest honor awarded by the government of Italy.
The 214th opening convocation was accompanied by a special celebration of Dickinson's relationship with the University of Bologna on its 900th anniversary. The ceremony was held on Tuesday, September 2, 1986 at 8:00 pm in the Anita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium. Following the academic procession, the Dean of the College introduced new faculty members, academic professionals, and administrative staff. Next, scholarship recipient were recognized, sopister awards were presented, and the Emil. R. and Tamar Weiss prize for the Creative Arts was inaugurated.
The 213th opening convocation ceremony was held in the Anita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium on Tuesday, August 27th, 1985 at 7:30. After the academic procession, the Dean of the college introduced the new faculty members, academic professionals, and administrative staff. Scholarship recipients were recognized and the sophister awards were presented. President Banks spoke on the topic of "New Lamps for Old." Faculty promotions, new appointments, college sophisters, and honor prizes and scholarships were all announced. A number of people were recognized for excellence in special fields.
The 212th Opening Convocation ceremony was held on Tuesday, August 28th, 1984 in the Anita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium. The ceremony began with the academic procession, which was followed by the introduction of new faculty members, academic professionals, and administrative staff. The Phi Beta Kappa inductees were then recognized, scholarship recipients were congratulated, and the sophister awards were presented. President Banks gave his presidential address entitled "A Place to Come To." Faculty promotions and honor prizes and scholarships were also announced.
Rabbi and activist Emanuel Rackman received an honorary degree as part of the College's 1980 Commencement exercises.
Dr. Lewis Thomas, President of the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, addressed the College as part of its 1980 Commencement exercises. Dr. Thomas also received an honorary degree from the College.
Commencement exercises for the 1979-80 academic year were held in front of Old West.
Photographer Eliot Porter received an honorary degree as part of the College's 1979 Commencement exercises.
Diplomat and political advisor George F. Kennan received an honorary degree as part of the College's 1979 Commencement exercises.
Hanna Holborb Gray, President of the University of Chicago, addressed the College as part of its 1979 Commencement exercises. Dr. Gray also received an honorary degree from the College.
Commencement exercises for the 1978-79 academic year were held in front of Old West.
Composer Ulysses Kay received an honorary degree as part of the College's 1978 Commencement exercises.
Commencement exercises for the 1977-78 academic year were held in front of Old West.
Dr. Baruch Samuel Blumberg, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine and identifier of the Hepatitis B virus, received an honorary degree as part of the College's 1977 Commencement exercises.
Caroline Clendening Laise, Ambassador to Nepal and the first female Assistant Secretary of State, received an honorary degree as part of the College's 1977 Commencement exercises.