Dickinson Alumnus, December 1964

Dickinson Alumnus, December 1964
Selected Highlights from this Issue
  • The Alumnus published reflections on a two-day symposium that discussed the role of fraternities at Dickinson. 
  • President of the Board of Trustees Samuel W. Witwer (class of 1930), Dean Samuel H. Magill, and a faculty panel discussed challenges that faced liberal arts colleges as well as how Dickinson should respond.
  • English Professor Joseph H. Shiffman reported on his experiences as head of the American Studies Research Center in Hyderabad, India.
  • Virginia Hendler (class of 1965) was one of the first to participate in a new academic program that allowed students to spend an entire year working on an independent study.
  • Frederick Quinn (class of 1957) was appointed as an adviser to the South Vietnamese Army.
  • John S. Snyder (class of 1933) became the first Dickinson Fund Chairman.
Year
1964
Volume
41

Dickinson Alumnus, October 1964

Dickinson Alumnus, October 1964
Selected Highlights from this Issue
  • Dramatic Arts Professor David Brubaker and members of the Mermaid players expressed excitement about moving from Denny Hall and into their new performance space located in the Holland Union Building.
  • The Alumnus celebrated Andy Kerr's (class of 1900) contributions to football in an article titled "Doctor of Gridiron Innovators."
  • The Peace Corps Volunteer magazine acknowledged David Walton (class of 1962) for his volunteer work in Ecuador.
  • Professor George Allan reviewed College Chaplain Dr. Joseph R Washington's new book entitled Black Religion.
Year
1964
Volume
41

Dickinson Alumnus, August 1964

Selected Highlights from this Issue
  • Professor Samuel H. Magill discussed Dickinson's liberal arts education in "Liberal Learning and the Moral Criticism of Society."
  • Dr. Charles C. Sellers explained how librarians were coping with limited space in Bosler for books, periodicals, and other materials.
  • The 1963-64 season marked Dickinson's best season in Intercollegiate athletics, with teams compiling a record of 76 victories against 58 losses.
  • Dean Hoffman (class of 1902) received the first Dr. Gilbert Malcolm Award, which recognized distinguished service to the school and the Alumni Association.
  • Dr. Frederic W. Ness (class of 1933), former dean of the College, was named as President of Fresno State College in California.
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Dickinson Alumnus, August 1964
Year
1964
Volume
41

Dickinson Alumnus, May 1964

Selected Highlights from this Issue
  • Professor Frederick P. Ferre discussed Dickinson's future in an article titled "Where Do We Go From Here?"
  • The Alumnus asked three faculty members to share their impressions of their year abroad and how it contributed to Dickinson' International Community. This article is the third of a three-part series that focused on Dickinson's international community.
  • Several construction projects were underway on campus, including the College Center, the fraternity complex, and the razing of Metzger Hall.
  • The results of a 14 question survey sent to alumni (Class of 1892 to Class of 1963) were published in "Dickinson Confidential."
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Dickinson Alumnus, May 1964
Year
1964
Volume
41

Dickinson Alumnus, March 1964

Selected Highlights from this Issue
  • Two articles discussed Dickinson's connection to the Methodist Church: "Church Related - Yes. Church Controlled - No" and "Methodism's Church-Related Colleges."
  • The Alumnus asked Dickinson students who were studying abroad to describe their experiences and published their responses. This article is the second of a three-part series that focused on Dickinson's international community.
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Dickinson Alumnus, March 1964
Year
1964
Volume
41

Dickinson Alumnus, January 1964

Selected Highlights from this Issue
  • Robert L. D. Davidson (class of 1931), President of Westminister College, described the important characteristics of a liberal arts college.
  • President Howard L. Rubendall (class of 1931) reflected on the liberal education at Dickinson in an article titled "A Home for the Spirit of Learning."
  • The Alumnus asked international students about their initial impressions of Dickinson and published their responses. This article is the first of a three-part series that focused on Dickinson's international community.
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Dickinson Alumnus, January 1964
Year
1964
Volume
41

Dickinson Alumnus, October 1963

Selected Highlights from this Issue
  • The Alumnus published the second of a two-part history of the Dickinson football team. This article focused on the period from 1912 to 1962.
  • Dickinson's first six-week summer session in 1963 was not for students who failed classes. Of the 158 students who enrolled in 1963, only 27 had to be there to make up work.
  • Dr. Whitfield J. Bell (class of 1935) delivered an address at a special Founders Day Convocation that recognized the National Park Service's certification of Old West as a national historic landmark.
  • Weston C. Overholt Jr., Outing President of the Alumni Association, made a number of suggestions for the future of that organization.
  • Jean Hollan VanOrmer (class of 1963) received a $500 award for "outstanding scholastic achievement which symbolize the invincibility of the human spirit" from President John F. Kennedy during a ceremony at the White House.
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Dickinson Alumnus, October 1963
Year
1963
Volume
41