The College celebrates Founders' Day with an interfraternity track meet, a grave-decorating ceremony for its founders, and a contest between the literary societies.
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Thu., May 9, 1929
The College celebrates its 146th Anniversary with music, an interfraternity track meet, a grave-decorating ceremony for Presidents Nisbet, Davidson, and Johnson, and addresses from various faculty.
Thu., May 12, 1932
The College celebrated its 149th Anniversary with music, a grave-decorating ceremonies for Presidents Nisbet, Davidson, Johnson, Reed, and Filler, an inter-fraternity track meet, and an evening garden party.
Thu., May 12, 1932
The YWCA opened the 1932 Founder's Day celebrations with a May Day breakfast for the campus community in the Old Gymnasium. The gym was decorated with lilacs, orchids, and greenery; guests wore flowers given to them at the door. The menu consisted of cereal, fruit, ham, eggs, rolls, and coffee...
Fri., Jun. 9, 1933
As part of its Sesquicentennial celebration, the College holds a ball in the New Gymnasium with music by Eddie Duchin.
Fri., Oct. 20, 1933
Dickinson hosts the Liberal Arts College Movement and the Association of College Presidents of Pennsylvania for a conference in Allison Methodist Church.
Fri., Oct. 20, 1933
Homecoming events, including a chapel service, are held for alumni as part of the College's Sesquicentennial.
Sat., Oct. 21, 1933
Dickinson celebrated its 150th Anniversary with a Convocation ceremony. Among those receiving honorary degrees was author Stephen Vincent Benet and singer John Charles Thomas.
Sat., Oct. 21, 1933
As part of its Sesquicentennial celebration, the College holds a dinner that includes an address from President Robert C. Clothier of Rutgers University and a presentation of portraits depicting famous Dickinsonians.
Sat., Oct. 21, 1933
Dickinson plays football against Allegheny College (and wins 14-0) as part of its Sesquicentennial.
Sun., Oct. 22, 1933
A church service was held in honor of the 150th anniversary of the founding of Dickinson College.
Sat., Apr. 25, 1936
The College celebrates Founders' Day with a processional, grave-decoration ceremonies, a tennis match versus Lehigh, and an evening address from Japanese pacifist Toyohiko Kagawa.
Sat., Apr. 30, 1938
The College celebrates Founders' Day with a processional, a presentation of portraits depicting famous Dickinsonians, and an address from John W. Kephart, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Sat., Apr. 29, 1939
The College celebrates Founders' Day with a processional and the presentation of the Yorktown Medal of the Society of the Cincinnati to President Corson.
Sat., May 3, 1941
The College celebrates Founders' Day with a processional, a display of the original deed given to William Penn by King Charles II, and an address from Guy E. Snavely, Executive Director of the Association of American Colleges. This was the first Founders' Day that recognized 1773, rather than...
Sat., May 2, 1942
The Reverend Dr. Charles W. Kitto ('12) gave an address in Bosler Hall commemorating Founders' Day. He stressed the need for hardiness when facing the physical hardships of the war.
Fri., Jun. 7, 1946
Raven's Claw, a Senior honorary society, celebrated it's 50th anniversary at Dickinson. The main celebration was a banquet held at the Carlisle Inn on June 7th.
Thu., May 1, 1947
The College celebrates Founders' Day with a processional, a series of awards ceremonies, and an address from Board of Trustees President Boyd Lee Spahr (1900).
Thu., Apr. 30, 1959
The College celebrates Founders' Day with a convocation address, a grave-decorating ceremony, an open discussion on the works of Ernest Hemingway, and a panel discussion titled "The Role of America in International Affairs."
Thu., Apr. 26, 1962
The College jointly celebrates Founders' Day and the 75th Anniversary of Phi Beta Kappa's founding in Pennsylvania. Events include several talks on Phi Beta Kappa, a grave-decorating ceremony, and an address titled "The Early Years of Dickinson College" from Political Science professor Milton E...
Thu., Apr. 26, 1962
In this three part event, both the founding of Dickinson College and the 75th anniversary of the Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Kappa were celebrated. An address was given on "The United Chapters of Phi Beta Kappa" by the Phi Beta Kappa Senator. At a luncheon remarks were given on "Dickinson College...
Sat., Sep. 16, 1972
The College celebrates Founders' Day with the dedication of the Charles Nisbet Campus, a processional, a presentation of portraits depicting famous Dickinsonians, and an address from United States Senator Richard S. Schweiker (R-PA).
Sat., Sep. 16, 1972
Many important people, such as senators, judges, and lieutenant governors were in attendance for this celebration. The Convocation address was given by US Senator Richard S. Schweiker. Honorary degrees were then given out. A history of the Academic Procession was given in the program.
Tue., Aug. 30, 1983
This ceremony commemorated both the opening convocation and the 200th anniversary of the chartering of the college. An address entitled "Charter for Republican Education" was given by a Dickinson alum. Alexander Rush, descendant of Benjamin Rush and Dickinson Trustee was introduced.
Fri., Oct. 15, 1993
Over Homecoming Weekend of 1993, the 10th anniversary of the Weiss Center for the Arts is celebrated with free art classes, exhibits, and a symposium.
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