The Republics of Benjamin Rush Conference Brings Historians from All Over to Carlisle

Date of Event
Thu.-Sat., Mar. 20-22, 2014

The Republics of Benjamin Rush, a conference sponsored by Dickinson College and the McNeil Center for Early American Studies, took place from March 20-22. Scholars of Dickinson College founder Benjamin Rush gathered on Dickinson's campus for an academic conference that examined the prominent Philadelphia physician's contributions to the politics and culture of the early American republic. The conference attracted more than 20 Rush scholars from institutions throughout the U.S., U.K., and Canada, including Yale and Columbia universities and the University of Cambridge.

Joe Sestak Speaks at the Penn State Dickinson School of Law

Date of Event
Mon., Nov. 4, 2013

As recipient of the General Omar N. Bradley Chair, Joe Sestak traveled to Carlisle to speak to students from both the law school and Dickinson College itself. Sestak is a former 3-star Admiral with 31 years of experience in the Navy. He was the highest ranking military officer to be elected into congress as he represented Pennsylvania's Seventh Congressional District from 2007-2010. Sestak titled his speech: Leadership to Restore the American Dream. 

Mock Presidential Convention

Date of Event
Wed., April 4, 1972

The Mock Convention opened its platform hearings on foreign and domestic affairs and other current issues. The purpose of this convention was to educate the College about current events. The hearings opened on April 4 and continued on April 5, 6, 10, 11, and 12 in the Social Hall. All members of the college community were invited to participate. 

Edwin Willoughby Speaks on Elizabethan Literature

Date of Event
Fri., Dec. 4, 1942

Dr. Edwin E. Willoughby, alumnus of Dickinson and chief bibliographer at the Folger Shakespeare Library, spoke in the Sharp Room of Bosler Library to a group of students and faculty on the topic of his paper, "Every Day Reading in the Time of Shakespeare".  He argued that literature of the day was primarily religious.

Public Affairs Symposium 1972

Date of Event
Thu., Jan. 20, 1972

The topic of this year's Public Affairs Symposium is "Issues in Education: Seventy-Two." The keynote speaker was Dr. John R. Silber, President of Boston University. The closing speech was given by Senator Birch Bayh. Other activities included workshop discussions, focus sessions, and the closing performance of the Mermaid Players' The Lesson. An emphasis on the importance of Black Studies was also the subject of many talks.