Entries drawn from the college history timeline
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...
The Baccalaureate Service for the 1986-1987 academic year was held at 3:00pm during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 16 in the Kline Center.
Commencement exercises for the 1986-87 academic year were held in front of Old West.
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...
Dr. A. Lee Fritschler, who was appointed president of Dickinson College in April of 1987 and began his duties on July 1st, became the official twenty-sixth president of the College on October 17th, 1987. The ceremony took place on Homecoming Weekend. The inauguration began on the Academic Quad...
The Baccalaureate Service for the 1987-1988 academic year was held at 3:00pm during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 14 at the Kline Center.
Commencement exercises for the 1987-88 academic year were held in front of Old West.
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...
Dickinson College finalized their study abroad program with the Mendeleev Institute in Moscow, Russia on October 10th. The ceremonial signing that took place solidified the three year agreement between the Institute and Dickinson and allowed for students to study in the College's Russian...
The Baccalaureate Service for the 1988-1989 academic year was held during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 20.
Commencement exercises for the 1988-89 academic year were held in front of Old West.
Vartan Gregorian, President of Brown University from 1989-97, addressed the College as part of the 1989 Commencement exercises. Dr. Gregorian also received an honorary degree from the College.
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...
The Baccalaureate Service for the 1989-1990 academic year was held during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 19.
Commencement exercises for the 1989-90 academic year were held in front of Old West.
Thomas H. Kean, Governor of New Jersey from 1981-89 and President of Drew University from 1990-2005, addressed the College as part of the 1990 Commencement exercises. Governor Kean also received an honorary degree from the College.
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...
The Baccalaureate Service for the 1990-1991 academic year was held at 3:00pm during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 18 at the Kline Life/Sports Learning Center.
Commencement exercises for the 1990-91 academic year were held in front of Old West.
Victor E. Ferrall, Jr., lawyer and President of Beloit College from 1991-2000, addressed Dickinson College as part of the 1991 Commencement exercises....
This opening convocation ceremony was held on Tuesday, September 3, 1991, at 7:30 pm in the Anita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium. Following the academic procession and matriculation of new students, new members of the college were presented by the Dean of the College. The Junior and Senior...
The Baccalaureate Service for the 1991-1992 academic year was held at 3:00pm during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 23 at the Kline Life/Sports Learning Center.
Commencement exercises for the 1991-92 academic year were held in front of Old West.
This opening convocation ceremony was held on Tuesday, September 1, 1992 at 7:30 pm. Following the academic procession and invocation, the opening of the college was performed by President Fritschler. The Senior and Junior Sophisters and Phi Beta Kappa were recognized for academic excellence....
The Baccalaureate Service for the 1992-1993 academic year was held at 3:00pm during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 22 at the Kline Life/Sports Learning Center.
