Dickinson Alumnus, November 1927

Selected Highlights from this Issue
  • Dickinson signed a contract for the construction of the new Alumni Gymnasium.
  • Herbert L. Davis (class of 1921), Henry W. Monyer (class of 1927), May Morris (class of 1909), and Frances Janney joined Dickinson's faculty. 
  • The College's endowment neared a million dollar mark.
  • Professor Leon C. Prince (class of 1898) published another book, Pharaoh's Question.
  • Carlyle R. Earp (class of 1914) recounted a recent trip to France with other members of the American Legion and described the changes since his previous visit as a soldier during World War I.
  • Dean Mervin Filler (class of 1893) explored the question of whether Freshmen were getting younger.
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Dickinson Alumnus, November 1927
Year
1927
Volume
5
People
Burns, Joseph M.
Lackey, Harry A.
Davis, Herbert L.
Monyer, Henry W.
Morris, May
Janney, Frances
Organizations
Beta Theta Pi
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Theta Chi
Phi Kappa Sigma
Places
Beta Theta Pi house
Sigma Alpha Epsilon house
Theta Chi Fraternity House
Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity House
France
Other Topics
Gymnasium
Chapter House Improvements
Endowment

Dickinson Alumnus, May 1931

Selected Highlights from this Issue
  • James J. Patterson (class of 1859), the oldest living alumni in 1931, returned to Dickinson for the 148th Commencement.
  • Albert M. Witwer (class of 1900) was appointed as District Superintendent of the North District of Philadelphia Conference.
  • Joseph McCormick appointed head football coach. 
  • Charles P. Addams (class of 1884) was made a Deputy Attorney General of Pennsylvania. 
  • The Special Committee on Athletics issued a lengthy report that recommended changes to Dickinson's athletic program. 
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Dickinson Alumnus, May 1931
Year
1931
Volume
8
People
Patterson, James J.
Burns, Joseph M.
McCormick, Joseph H.
Witwer, Albert M.
Addams, Charles P.
Organizations
Varsity Football
Other Topics
Athletics

Dickinson Alumnus, November 1929

Selected Highlights from this Issue
  • Alumni were invited to donate any of their Dickinson material for display in new museum located in Old West.
  • The Alumnus published photographs of the renovated Executive offices in Old West
  • The varsity football team suffered one of its worst seasons, with a total of two wins, two ties, and seven losses.
  • The college purchased land located next to Biddle field, which allowed for "the enlargement of the athletic field at any time." Seven tennis courts were also built behind the new Alumni Gymnasium.
  • Pennsylvania Governor John Fisher appointed History Professor Leon C. Prince, also a State Senator, to represent the state at the National Council of State Legislatures.
  • Dr. Paul R. Burkholder (class of 1924) started a two year cruise around the world with other scientists to study the food pollution in fish production.
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Dickinson Alumnus, November 1929
Year
1929
Volume
7
People
Hoffman, Bertha
Malcolm, Gilbert
Black, Sara
Burns, Joseph M.
Filler, Mervin Grant
Sellers, Montgomery Porter
Organizations
Varsity Football
Varsity Track
Alumni Council
Basketball
Places
Biddle Field
Old West
Memorial Hall
Tennis Courts
Other Topics
Campus Improvements