Associate Dean Allshouse will resign. An open hearing will be held by the Academic Program Committee on the College calendar. The Red Devils beat the previously undefeated PMC in basketball.
The Public Affairs Symposium will focus on environmental pollution with the topic "Science and Public Policy: Environmental Pollution." The final Vietnam Moratorium day for this month is announced. A Senate vote on fraternity housing solutions ends in a 18-18 tie. An enticing review of Lysistrata is given. The future of Dickinson's basketball team is discussed.
Prof. Andrews heads a discussion for faculty and students on what qualifies as campus disruption and what can be done about it. The debate on fraternity housing continues as more potential solutions are presented. The Social Affairs Committee offers alternatives to the dilemma. Dr. Kellogg begins sociological research on urban blacks. WDCV expands its studio facilities and will be improving transmission to dorms. Warner will be releasing the film Woodstock.
Deans debate how to deal with the problem of fraternity housing as housing space is limited and fraternities are not filling up their residence halls. The Social Affairs Committee proposes that fraternities be given a list of all personal to live in the house and any that do not fill their hall will be moved to a smaller residence hall. A 5 part proposal was introduced at a Policy Committee meeting to foster more open communication between students and faculty.
Varsity basketball coach Ed Ashnault to leave Dickinson for position at Colgate University. Student survey reveals approval of "Jan Plan", pass-fail courses, and a reduction in the number of distribution requirements. Rev. Gregory Baum to conclude College Lecture Series. Faculty to act on pass-fail proposal. Also to be considered is the elimination of the distribution requirement . Academic Programs Committee studies possibility of Jan Plan. Yale Prof. Vincent Scully to speak on architecture.
Dr. George Beadle receives Priestley Award. Swim team retains Middle Atlantic Conference College Division title. Four fraternities remain on probation for rush weekend incidents. Keeble College Prof. Nicholas Zernov to speak in Memorial Hall. This summer, Profs. George Allan and Merle Allshouse to direct first annual Philosophy Institute. Open meeting in Union will allow students to view possible curriculum changes. Slated to speak in chapel is Indian scholar Bishop James Mathews. Robert Bailey elected Independent Student Organization president. Prof. K.
Student Senate condemns Administration's placing fraternities on social probation for "drunken behavior" Saturday night while it approves Administration's revised decision to suspend the probation until the incident is further investigated. Pennsylvania Governor Raymond Shafer to speak at forum sponsored by Young Republicans. Art Krauss and Tom Scott lead debate team to 8th place finish at Columbia University International Debate Tournament. College re-evaluates policy on releasing student academic record information, in part because of war draft. Spanish Assistant Prof.
Viral respiratory infection epidemic hits campus as a record 1000 students visit infirmary. Fraternity rush "certification" by faculty allows fraternities to pledge freshmen. Jeff Baron finishes sculpture for area between Union and new library. Mermaid Players to perform "As You Like It." Dr. Bell Irvin Wiley to deliver Spahr Lecture. Young Republicans sponsor forum. Professor Larry Warner explains the significance of a cultural affairs series to the college. Sorority rush concludes with 58 women pledging. William Diebold, Jr. to speak at College Lecture Series.
Alpha Epsilon Pi seeks chapter establishment at Dickinson. Mongo Santamaria and band to highlight the inaugural International Weekend and Valentine Weekend. Students and faculty to decide policy for fraternity rush. Dr. George Allan to give a critique sermon of previous sermon - "Death of God" by Dr. Thomas Altizer. Geology Department installs Rennie Museum in Althouse Science Building.
Tamas Vasary to perform in Student Senate Cultural Affairs Committee concert. Delay in federal aid for new dorms allows time for re-evaluation of plans, President Rubendall indicates. Faculty and students protest Vietnam War with a three-day fast while counter-protesters seek to "neutralize the demonstration." National Science Foundation provides money to help create Dickinson's first Computer Center. President of University of Chicago George Beadle wins 1967 Priestley Award. Professor Frederick Ferré contributes article to recently-published Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
Ben Rascovar assumes editor-in-chief position of Dickinsonian for Fall 1967. Arthur Platt, Executive Assistant to the President, explains both the college finance program and the future increase in tuition. Faculty plans experimental, three-day reading period in May. Vance Packard and Jules Feiffer to lecture in Public Affairs Symposium. Faculty and students view rush proposals while Student Affairs Committee studies rules. Varsity Debate Team wins at East Stroudsburg College Forensic Tournament.
At its monthly meeting, faculty members make policy changes regarding sorority rush, course offerings and fraternity/sorority discrimination. Board of Trustees agrees to reevaluate architecture proposal after a day-long meeting. Arthur Platt, Executive Assistant to the President, and Jeffrey Baron, Chairman of the Committee for Better Architecture, discuss their views on the architecture dispute. The December 5 Student Senate meeting is overviewed. Bologna program reviewed in part by participant Eric Rundbaken. Fraternities and faculty agree on date and rules of Greek rush.
President Rubendall's response to the November 9 demonstration in which he pledges action. Assistant Professor of Economics Arun K. Datta returns to India after being accused of being a "security risk" by the federal government. Theodore Bikel to perform at Carlisle Junior High School. Student Affairs Committee announces acceptance of new social regulations. Frani Goodkin argues that college's architecture conflict uncovers imbalances in dormitory accommodations. Speaker Joseph Mathews to speak at chapel.
The newly established Faculty Student Affairs Committee will officially begin to study effects of the experimental Social Rules beginning in the fall. Four paintings were stolen from the Student Union art display. A recent survey reveals that "goldbricking" is among the most popular college activities. A survey reveals students eating, drinking, smoking, sleeping, and praying habits. A campus wide survey of students revealed varying opinions on the Vietnam war. Dickinson's Young Socialists Club is officially disbanded.
A survey conducted among faculty members reveals mixed opinions on the 5-5-4-4- system. A trustee committee on campus affairs consisting of five members will be established as a direct link between the College and the Trustees. A new Square Dancing gym class is offered. A review of the Mermaid Players performance of Sweeney Todd is given. Dickinson's success as a Liberal Arts College are examined as well as the goals of a liberal arts education.
In this issue of the Dickinsonian a gym rule forces students to meet the physical education requirement or be withdrawn from school. Mermaid Players present "Sweeney Todd, the Barber". Annual Sorority Doll Dance held. All-College Weekend receives International Theme. Campus Chest plans a week of fund-raising activities. Student committee releases evaluation of faculty. 100+ students make Dean's List. Conway Hall possibly to be replaced with library. Swimming and Wrestling remain undefeated. D.H.Smith hits 1000th career point in Basketball.
In this issue of the Dickinsonian the New York Brass Quintet will perform. The annual blood-fund drive of the Red Cross held. The Dickinson College Fraternity Alumni Symposium to be held. Mermaid Players to present "Sweeney Todd". Prof. Arnold Honig of Syracuse University visits. Dr. Richard Lambert lectures on southern Asia. Glee Club plans revisions in style. Dickinson to receive free subscription to "Moderator". Swimming beats Lycoming with Ken Freed breaking 100 yard freestyle record. Basketball victory over Washington College. Phi Kap leads IM Basketball.
In this issue Benjamin Compaine becomes the new editor-in-chief of the Dickinsonian. The IFC plans to help St. Louis University in the Philippines with book drive. Public Affairs symposium chooses "The New Morality" as theme. Students engage in picket of Dean's Office protesting hearing board policies of the Student-Faculty Judicial Council. Coeds in Italy describe life abroad. Gerald L. Belcher discusses the future of the college. Swimming, basketball victories.
The Public Affairs Symposium will be on the controversial topic of "The New Morality." Jazz trumpet player Maynard Ferguson will play at the Mid-Winter Weekend featured concert. Some Dickinson students attend a rally in DC against the current actions being taken in Vietnam, though other students are also in support of the current position. In conjunction with a honesty code, a survey is issued on cheating and the results are published which follow trends in sex, average, and experience.
The Belles Lettres Society will present a week of student produced cultural events. The senate adopts an enforcement code for the new Social Rules and gains final student acceptance, yet still awaits agreement by the Dean of Students. Enrollment for the fall reaches a new high. A synopsis of the previous week's debates on the situation in Vietnam is given by key speaker John Garrett. A week long reading period is required for freshman before classes begin and is optional for upperclassmen.
Carol Sue Dry and Barry Warren chosen to participate in summer program Crossroad Africa sponsored by Project Africa. Dr. Isador Rabi named thirteenth winner of Priestley Award. "Measure for Measure" to be presented by the Mermaid Players as spring production beginning March 4th. Concern over filling fraternity quad buildings mounts as proposal to house affiliated and non-affiliated students is debated. Artur Lambo discusses situation with Mozambique and Portugal. Changes in academic system discussed. Dr. A. Rustow will participate in Public Affairs Symposium.
New space observatory in Althouse, largely financed through donations from Roscoe Bonisteel, opens. Parking for registered automobiles guaranteed with opening of new parking lot after Christmas vacation. Preparations for Freshman Plays are underway for January productions. Barry Warren chosen to fill one of the two spots for Dickinson students in Africa; the second spot is yet to be chosen. Professor Flint Kellogg awarded doctorate by Johns Hopkins. The basketball team ends a two month losing streak with a victory over Swarthmore.
Freshman debate pros and cons of college honor system at a class meeting. Eduardo Mondlane, President of Mozambique's government in exile to visit Carlisle to discuss African problem. Dean of admissions addresses college admissions process. Op. Ed. criticizes use of LSD. Standardized fraternity houses to require changes to social life. New Classics professor Phillip North Lockhart emphasizes study of Augustan Neo-Classicalism. Allison Methodist church welcomes new pastor, Newton Fritchley. Freshman plays to hold auditions. Debate team lacks coach, restricting them from competition.
In this issue of the Dickinsonian the college teacher training program was evaluated. Three new foreign students enrolled at Dickinson. Dr. John W. Findlay cancels annual Glover Lecture due to virus infection. 78 freshman coeds become sorority pledges. College recalls Robert Frost visit three years ago. Counselor Staff to increase for 63-64 year. Bland Blanshard addresses college at assembly. ACP gives the Dickinsonian a First class rating for spring term. Winter Sports coaches reminisce over last season. Squash team victorious. Basketball sixth in MAC.
This Dickinsonian opens with a story about a fire that destroyed several stores in Carlisle. The Student Rules Evaluation Committee voted to continue in order to improve social rules at Dickinson. WDCV programs are now on four days a week, four hours a day. Two guest editorials discussed chapel. Dean Nelson expressed concern that students were using stimulants in order to stay awake in the weeks before and during exams that are not legal. The Mermaid Players will stage "The Crucible." An article praises the Washington, DC, semester program.