Dickinsonian, December 10, 1942
Doll Dance is planned with patriotic theme. Dr. Montgomery Porter Sellers, oldest Dickinson faculty member, dies. Colonel Alexander A. Sharp, '83, donor, dies. Phi Epsilon Pi wins intramural volleyball tournament.
Doll Dance is planned with patriotic theme. Dr. Montgomery Porter Sellers, oldest Dickinson faculty member, dies. Colonel Alexander A. Sharp, '83, donor, dies. Phi Epsilon Pi wins intramural volleyball tournament.
Mothers' Day and joint Founders' Day-May Day programs are planned. Dickinson to host Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Men's Senate votes to add a thirteenth member to its body, then rescinds this vote. Tribunal punishes freshmen for failing to wear dinks. Sigma Chi wins intramural volleyball tournament.
Dean of Students Russel I. Thompson declares that no exams will be given on the day after major dances. An exhibit of American Folk art is held in Bosler Hall. The psychology department begins offering career aptitude examinations to students. The student senate president calls for an inquiry into funding provided to campus clubs and organizations. The freshman team wins the volleyball tournament undefeated.
Student Senate President Sonya Lin and administration reflect on term. Laura Croghan, Stephen Katz, and Joe Cardinale chosen as new Senate officers. Sen. John Heinz's unexpected death leaves void for Commencement speaker. Groups (Sigma Chi, Phi Kappa Psi, and the Multicultural House) appeal recent Housing Board verdict. Common Hour features panel discussion of post-war repercussions in Gulf. Underclassmen find frustration in new pre-registration system. College outlines 10-year Campus Plan to guide it into next century. Roger Manning and King Missile perform in ATS.
Occupancy requirements force fraternities out. Fraternities petition for recognition. Faculty negs senate vote. Senior class committee searches for funding. Freshmen drink but prefer not to. ROTC training includes air exercise. Traveling abroad? watch out. A look back at historical college news. Broadway hits Dickinson to help local needy. Fields of Vision opens a contemporary door to an ancient land. Eaken Piano Trio gives stellar performance to Carnegie audience.
A Carlisle man allegedly shoots and injures an Dickinson student. Visiting member of area chapters of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity have multiple run-ins with the Campus police. In light of recant campus violence, the Dickinsonian interviews students about campus safety and publishes the results. Seniors of the 1984 class face a brighter job market. Student senate officers are elected: Kurt Krass as president, Brian Abraham as Vice-president, and John Ryan as treasurer. The Men's volleyball club advances to playoffs.
In this issue, Jimmy Carter is elected President of the United States. A revision to the grading pass/fail system by the Academic Standards Committee adopted C- as a failure. The Women's Intramural Program had eleven teams enter into the volleyball competition and there were 24 women entered into a Tennis Tournament, the largest ever.
Surprise sixth candidate for College President, Samuel Banks, shares his views on a liberal arts education. Student Senate debates proposed budget limits to four committees. Student Services will present a workshop on death and dying. The Pittsburgh Symphony chamber Orchestra gives a professional and well-received performance. The football team ends their season with a loss to John Hopkins bringing their final record to 5-4. 1973 Dickinson graduate Jeff Thompson will be the Junior Varsity Basketball Mentor.
Paul Ricoeur will present this year's Morgan Lectures on "Towards a Philosophy of Imagination." The Food Service Director discusses cost cutting tactics with Student Senate. Twelve faculty members apply for the $30,000 research and development grant. Five women's field hockey players land spots on the Central Penn Association all-star team. A promising basketball team looks forward to an exciting season. A calendar of upcoming November and December events is published.
Student Senate proposes that student representation be introduced on the President's Advisory Council. The resolution charging WDCV of falsification of accounts and misuse of funds was withdrawn after further investigation. For the first time since the founding of Dickinson, students sat down with the board of trustees to discuss campus concerns. The Summer Transition Program has been evaluated to the conclusion that the program will continue with suggested improvements.
Fine Arts Festival includes Mermaid Players production of "The Divine Comedy", Faculty present "Of Thee I sing". Pres. Rubendall turns ground for construction of new Biology building. Freshman and upperclass counselors announced. Arts Festival shows two films by Sergei Eisenstein. History of Founders' Day. Ugandan student Anita Kabenge discusses education system differences. George D. Kilsey and Joseph H. Schiffman to speak at chapel. Dr. Donald T. Graffam conducts study on small college student personalities. "The Open Door" coffee house opens in Matthews.
Prof. Joseph H. Schiffman receives Fullbright to teach at University of Bordeaux. Charles Abrams speaks at Public Affairs Symposium. Fine Arts Festival features Gershwin Operetta "Of Thee I Sing". College to appear on the General Electric College Bowl. Dionne Warwick to appear in College Union. Follies end "Once upon a Mattress". Latin American critic and writer Emir Rodriguez-Monegal to speak. Dr. Elmer Herber named honorary collaborator of the Smithsonian Institute. Works of Irma Gonzalez Alcantara on display in Dickinson College Union. Winter Sports Banquet awards letters.