A demonstration of almost 1000 students (the largest of its kind held at Dickinson) marched to "Old West" to protest against the proposed designs of two new dorms.

The march was the culmination of a dispute over architectural plans submitted by Howell Louis Shay and associates. The march...

On Saturday, October 24th, 1970, the newly-renovated Durbin Oratory was rededicated as an interfaith chapel.  The ceremony showcased the chapel's nondenominational capabilities as well as its adaptability to specific religious traditions.

The Bernard Center for the Humanities, the reconstruction of East College, was formally dedicated on Saturday, April 24.  The dedication ceremony began in the Social Hall, from which a full faculty procession led the group to the Bernard Center, where the dedication took place.  Principal donors...

Over the summer, much needed upgrades were made in Morgan Hall. Carpets, acoustical tile ceilings, water fountains, bathroom tile, a new lighting system, and new paint were just a few of the improvements made.

College-owned land next to Route 11 was cleaned up in an effort to clear the LeTort marshland of an immense quantity of junk dumped in the vicinity by the college. Efforts were made only after several complaints were made to the College. The area was cleaned up, and the college pledged to...

After extensive flooding in the Carlisle area caused many to become homeless, the College made the decision to offer lodging and food to those in need. Fifty-five students and former graduates worked tirelessly to register flood victims and offer information. Overall, 158 people were housed and...

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).

On June 4, 1974 a fire, with unknown origin, started in room 107 in the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity House in the Quads.   It destroyed one room and caused smoke damage in several other rooms.

An explosion from the College's primary boiler on October 26, 1981 forced dining services to resort to paper plates and plastic utensils, and resulted in a rude awakening for students seeking hot showers the following Tuesday morning. Residence halls built before 1964, primarily heated by the...

Denny Hall, home to one-third of the College's classrooms, closed for renovation. Deparments housed in Denny included  American Studies, Anthropology, History, Political Science, Military Science, and Sociology. Classes were relocated to Stevens Elementary School on the corner of Franklin and...

Dickinson College entered into a contract for the purchase of the Brethren In Christ Church on 301 West Louther Street. The property consisted of a parking lot, sanctuary, and four houses and was quoted as being "probably the largest chunk of property the College has been able to buy in one...

The Women's Center at Dickinson College opened on 222 Church Street. This center, which had been proposed by the President's Commission on the Status of Women, provided a meeting place for omen's groups on campus, offering lectures and exhibits focused on feminist issues.