Robert C. Clothier Speaks on Campus
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Sat., Oct. 21, 1933
President Robert C. Clothier of Rutgers University speaks at a dinner held as part of the College Sesquicentennial celebration.
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Rev. Frances Foley Guest Delivers Address
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Sat., May 19, 2001
The Reverend Frances Foley Guest, '48 spoke at the Baccalaureate service for the 2000-2001 academic year. In addition to being a Dickinson College graduate, she grew up as a missionary child in parts of South East Asia and was held in a Prisoner of War (POW) camp with her family during World War II.
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Lloyd John Ogilvie Gives Address
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Sat., May 16, 1998
The Reverend Doctor Lloyd John Ogilvie, Chaplain of the United States Senate from 1995-2003, gives the Baccalaureate Meditation entitled "Don't Check Out" at the Baccalaureate Service for the 1997-1998 academic year.
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Klaus Wedemeier Speaks On Campus
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Sat., May 18, 1996
Former mayor of Bremen and former president of the Bremen Senate, Klaus Wedemeier, spoke at the Baccalaureate service for the 1995-1996 academic year.
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Voices of Today's Woman
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Fri., Oct. 6, 1972
As part of the 1972 homecoming festivities, workshops and panel discussions explored the rights and responsibilities of women, the cost of growing up, and equality for women in higher education.
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Metzger Series 1985
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Thu., Oct. 30, 1985
Rosalyn K. Robinson '68, Dr. Marjorie L. King '75, Elizabeth G. Wylie, Capt. US.N. '61, Rosalie R. Dunkle '50, and Anne Hollister '54 visit campus for a three-day residency during which they participate in presentations and discussions on career opportunities, leadership roles for women, and the influence of Dickinson and the liberal arts upon their lives.
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Metzger-Conway Series 1987
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Fri., Oct. 14, 1987
For the first year, the Metzger Series was expanded to include men. Three male (Donald Graves '53, Stuart Pankin '68, Chuck Strum '70) and three female (Katherine Baker '73, Denise Grycky Wagner '77, Helen Witt '55) former college residents discussed their careers and the influence that Dickinson and the liberal arts had upon their lives.
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Open Forum on Greek Life in the '90s
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Sat., Nov. 3, 1990
The Alumni Council presents an Open Forum on Greek Life in the '90s during Homecoming Weekend 1990. Participants are invited to discuss purposes and goals of Greek Life, housing options, the new pledge and rush policies, and the roles of alumni advisors.
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Toyohiko Kagawa Gives Address
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Sat., Apr. 25, 1936
Japanese pacifist Toyohiko Kagawa gives an address as part of the 1936 Founder's Day events.
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Joseph Priestley Symposium
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Fri., Oct. 7, 1994
As part of the Homecoming 1994 festivities, and to celebrate the mark of 100 years after Joseph Priestley moved to America, the college hosts a symposium about Priestley's life and influence.
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Career Symposium
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Fri., Oct. 11, 1996
As part of Homecoming Weekend festivities, alumni and students meet to discuss their current and prospective career fields.
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George Gaylord Simpson Speaks
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Sat., Oct. 8, 1966
George Gaylord Simpson, one of the most influential paleontologists of the 20th century, spoke at the Founders Day Convocation. Simpson was named the Alexander Agassiz Professor of Vertebrate Paleontology and worked in the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University.
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Brian Lamb Speaks on Campus
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Sun., May 18, 2003
Brian P. Lamb, founder and CEO of C-SPAN, addressed the College as part of its 2003 Commencement exercises. Mr. Lamb also received an honorary degree from the College.
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Richard Russo Receives Honorary Degree
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Sun., May 19, 2002
Author Richard Russo received an honorary degree from the College as part of its 2002 Commencement exercises.
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Shirley Tilghman Speaks on Campus
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Sun., May 19, 2002
Shirley M. Tilghman, President of Princeton University from 2001-2013, addressed the College as part of its 2002 Commencement exercises. Dr. Tilghman also received an honorary degree from the College.
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Grace Hartigan receives honorary degree
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Sun., May 20, 2001
Abstract Expressionist painter Grace Hartigan received an honorary degree from the College as part of its 2001 Commencement exercises.
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David Kessler Gives Address
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Sun., May 20, 2001
David Kessler, M.D., Dean of the Yale University School of Medicine, addressed the College as part of its 2001 Commencement exercises. Dr. Kessler also received an honorary degree from the College.
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Harold Hongju Koh Gives Address
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Sun., May 14, 2000
Harold Hongju Koh, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, addressed the College as part of its 2000 Commencement exercises. Mr. Koh also received an honorary degree from the College.
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Christie Todd Whitman Gives Address
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Sun., May 16, 1999
Christine Todd Whitman, Governor of New Jersey from 1994-2001, addressed the College as part of its 1999 Commencement exercises. Governor Whitman also received an honorary degree from the College.
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David McCullough Gives Address
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Sun., May 17, 1998
Biographer, historian, Pulitzer Prize-winner, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient David McCullough addressed the College as part of its 1998 Commencement exercises. Mr. McCullough also received an honorary degree from the College.
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Helen Mercer Witt '55 Gives Address
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Sun., May 18, 1997
Arbitrator and mediator Helen Mercer Witt (Class of 1955) addressed the College as part of its 1997 Commencement exercises. Ms. Witt also received an honorary degree from the College.
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Thomas J. Ridge Gives Address
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Sun., May 19, 1996
Thomas J. Ridge, Governor of Pennsylvania from 1995–2001, addressed the College as part of its 1996 Commencement exercises. Governor Ridge also received an honorary degree from the College.
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Derek Bok Gives Address
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Sun., May 21, 1995
Derek Bok, lawyer and President of Harvard University from 1971-91, addressed the College as part of its 1995 Commencement exercises. Dr. Bok also received an honorary degree from the College.
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Reynold Levy Gives Address
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Sun., May 19, 2013
Reynold Levy, President of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., addressed the College as part of its 2013 Commencement exercises. Mr. Levy also received an honorary degree from the College.
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David H. Petraeus Gives Address
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Sun., May 20, 2012
David H. Petraeus, Director of the CIA and Retired Four-Star Army General, addressed the College as part of its 2012 Commencement exercises. Gen. Petraeus also received an honorary degree from the College.
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