U.S. and World Events

    Entries drawn from the college history timeline


State Department's Davis outlines Nuclear Arms Control
Mon., Feb. 13, 1984

Richard A. Davis, former Deputy Director of the Office of Strategic Nuclear Policy, U.S. Department of State, discussed Nuclear Arms Control in the Public Affairs Symposium on February 13, 1984. In his discussion, Davis outlined the then current United States policy regarding the Strategic Arms...

Event Type: Lectures and Symposia, U.S. and World Events

Lisa Dukakis Visits
Thu., Apr. 21, 1988

The Dickinson College Democrats and the Political Science Department sponsored a visit from Lisa Dukakis, daughter-in-law of Michael Dukakis then Governor of Massachusetts and hopeful Presidential candidate. Lisa Dukakis spoke to students on Thursday, April 21st, asking students to help with...

Event Type: Lectures and Symposia, U.S. and World Events

Women's Rights rally in Washington, DC
Sun., Apr. 9, 1989

Dickinson students participated in the Women's Rights Rally in Washington, D.C. on April 9th. The students joined various groups, both political and religious, who walked in the March on D.C.  This march focused on promoting equality for women and emphasized pro-choice with regards to abortion...

Event Type: Protest and Conflict, U.S. and World Events

Students Support Gulf War Troops in "Operation Morgan Love"
Thu., Feb. 28, 1991

Jenny Massengale, a Resident Advisor in Morgan Hall, starts a support-the-troops campaign after her fiancé is called up from the Army Reserves to serve in Operation Desert Storm. The campaign, called "Operation Morgan Love," included a letter-writing campaign, a common hour panel, and the...

Event Type: U.S. and World Events

Students Hold Letter-Writing Campaign in Response to Rodney King Verdict
Mon, May 4, 1992

After the acquittal of four Los Angeles police officers in a trial concerning an attack on Rodney King, the Dickinson Student Senate provided financial support for a letter-writing campaign to United States Attorney General Thomas Barr. Approximately 400-500 postcards were sent to the Attorney...

Event Type: Protest and Conflict, U.S. and World Events

Students Meet to Plan Haiti Benefit Concert

Tue., Jan. 26, 2010

Students gathered in the HUB to plan a fundraising concert for victims of the January 2010 Haiti earthquake, where it was decided the money would be donated to the Red Cross and EcoFiltro. The meeting was led by students of the Dickinson Haiti Relief Student Senate committee.

Event Type: Community Events, Performances, Films, and Exhibits, U.S. and World Events

Haiti Benefit Concert Takes Place at Carlisle Theatre

Sat., Feb. 27, 2010

A concert to benefit survivors of the January 2010 Haitian earthquake raised $17,124.42. Performers included the D-Tones, Infernos, Octals, Syrens, Dance Theater Group, Synergy, Hypnotic, Third Degree, Run With It, and local groups REACH! and the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet.

Event Type: Community Events, Performances, Films, and Exhibits, U.S. and World Events

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