Entries drawn from the college history timeline
Photographer and filmmaker Gordon Parks, best-known for his photographic essays for Life magazine and his 1971 film Shaft, received an honorary degree from the College as part of its 2000 Commencement exercises.
Actor José Antonio Domínguez Banderas received an honorary degree from the College as part of its 2000 Commencement exercises.
This opening ceremony was held on Monday, August 28, 2000 at 7:00 pm. The academic procession began in the Library Plaza and processed to the lawn in front of Old West. President Durden began the ceremony with the Convening of the College. Afterwards, new faculty, academic professionals, and...
The Baccalaureate Service for the 2000-2001 academic year was held at 3:00pm during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 19 on the John Dickinson Campus at Old West. The Reverend Frances Foley Guest gave the Baccalaureate meditation.
Commencement exercises for the 2000-01 academic year were held in front of Old West.
This opening convocation ceremony was held on Sunday, September 2, 2001 at 6:30 pm. The academic procession began in the Library Plaza and ended in front of Old West. New faculty, academic professionals, and administrative staff were introduced. The address was then given by Professor Donaldson...
On Friday, October 12th, 2001, the J. William Stuart '32 and Helen D. Stuart '32 Endowed Chair in International Studies, Business and Management was established. Its first incumbent, Professor Douglas T. Stuart, director of the Clarke Center, was appointed at the ceremony. Professor Stuart...
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.
The Baccalaureate Service for the 2001-2002 academic year was held during commencement weekend at 3:00pm on Saturday, May 18 on the John Dickinson Campus in front of Old West.
Commencement exercises for the 2001-02 academic year were held in front of Old West.
This opening convocation was held on Sunday, September 1, 2002 at 4:00 pm. The academic procession began in the Library Plaza and ended in front of Old West. After the Convening of the College, new students were presented and new faculty, academic professionals, and administrative staff were...
The Baccalaureate Service for the 2002-2003 academic year was held during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 17 at 3:00pm on the John Dickinson Campus at Old West.
Commencement exercises for the 2002-03 academic year were held in front of Old West.
Eleanor C. Cogan, continuing education student of English at Dickinson since 1979 and namesake of the Cogan Alumni Fellowship, received an honorary degree from the College as part of its 2003 Commencement exercises.
This opening ceremony was held on Sunday, August 31, 2003 at 4:00 pm. The academic procession began in the Library Plaza and ended in front of Old West. Following the Convening of the College, new students were presented, and new faculty, and administrative staff were introduced. The Senior and...
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.
The Baccalaureate Service for the 2003-2004 academic year was held during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 22 at 3:00pm on the John Dickinson Campus at Old West.
Commencement exercises for the 2003-04 academic year were held in front of Old West.
Lawrence M. Small, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, addressed the College as part of its 2004 Commencement exercises. Mr. Small also received an honorary degree from the College.
This opening convocation ceremony was held on Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 4:00 pm. The academic procession began in Britton Plaza and proceeded to Old West. After the convening of the college, new students were presented, and new faculty and administrative staff were introduced. A number of...
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...
The Baccalaureate Service for the 2004-2005 academic year was held during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 21 at 3:00pm on the John Dickinson Campus at Old West.
Commencement exercises for the 2004-05 academic year were held in front of Old West. Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell delivered the commencement address.
Edward G. Rendell, Governor of Pennsylvania from 2003-2011, addressed the College as part of its 2005 Commencement exercises. Governor Rendell also received an honorary degree from the College.
This opening ceremony was held on Sunday, August 28, 2005 at 4:00 pm. The academic procession began on Britton Plaza and concluded in front of Old West. After the Convening of the College, new faculty and administrative staff were introduced. The Senior and Junior Sophisters were recognized for...
