Study abroad program in Queretaro, Mexico, on hiatus due to a State Department warning. Men's Soccer post their third shutout match.
Poet Maxine Kumin receives Stellfox Award. Sexual assault reports prompt an administrative meeting. Global Education offers a new semester option in Bologna, Italy. Library Information Services begins switch from Blackboard to Moodle education system. The Weekend Initiatives Group joins Multi-Organizational Board. Football remains undefeated. Men's Soccer defeats Wilkes University. Cross Country dominants the Long/Short Invitational.
Regina Spektor to perform Fall music concert. Sushi bar and Biblio Cafe come to campus. College prepares for H1N1 Outbreak. Sigma Alpha Epsilon is placed on social probation. President Durden gives his first Fireside Chat of the year in Adams Hall. Men's Soccer wins first three matches against Miscericordia University, Utica College, and Lycoming College. Women's Soccer wins the Crusader Cup. Football Team wins the season opener and quarterback Ian Mitchell is named Centennial Conference Player of the Week.
Omicron Delta Kappa to tap new members to the national leadership honor society. Buddhist monk Dr. Lozang Jamspal to deliver the final lecture of his week-long series on Tibetan Buddhism. Article spreading awareness of the increased use of date rape drugs on college campuses. Profile on former college president, Dr. William Wilcox Edel, who recently passed away. FDA approves the "abortion pill" or morning after emergency contraceptive, and the Health Center agrees to carry it. Students attend the Republican Presidential Debate. Men's Soccer defeats Swarthmore.
Nobel Prize winning physicist, Dr. Leon M. Lederman is awarded the Priestley Award. ALLIES and Equality House groups sponsor National Coming Out Day at Dickinson. Article describing Elizabeth Dole's, wife of Republican presidential candidate Bob Doyle, visit to Dickinson. Written debate over whether Ross Perot should be included in the presidential debates. Women's soccer defeats Ursinus. Men's soccer wins against Haverford.
Alleged sexual assault on campus under investigation. Patricia Russell-McCloud, President of Russell-McCloud and Associates in Atlanta, delivers the keynote address to begin Multicultural Affair Week. Article discusses the consequences of the recent assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. The U.S. Senate passes a bill that is viewed as a victory for students using financial aid. Dickinson Football defeats Johns Hopkins and ties with Gettysburg. Both Men's and Women's Swimming win against Marymount University. Men's Soccer defeats their rivals, Franklin & Marshall.
The new safety flag stations installed at crosswalks, while intended to make the community safer, are viewed as a joke. However, other proposed safety measures such as more lighting and blinking signs near crosswalks were denied by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation so the flags must be used. Dickinson is ranked 11th among the top 50 colleges for African Americans as rated by Black Enterprise magazine for its diversity initiatives and the POSSE program. The new Rector Science Complex begins to be constructed, expecting to be finished for the fall of 2008.
Dickinson Players to put on "Icebound" by Owen Davis. Doll Show is planned. Robert "Josh" Bartley becomes football captain for 1934 season. Muhlenberg defeats Dickinson football in last game of season; overview of season. Gettysburg defeats men's soccer in final game of season. German club takes trip to Baltimore German-speaking church. Student Senate creates budget with large cuts to student organizations and a restructuring of the Microcosm's financing. Dickinson Club of West Branch Valley (alumni club near Williamsport) is founded.
Plans for a combined Doll Show and bazaar in December are announced. Soccer and volleyball are added to the college's sports program. Red identification tags are introduced to provide students admission to sports games. The dramatic club performs a one-act play as a part of its opening meeting. The honor court begins to devise a permanent honor system. President James Morgan announces that men living in fraternity houses may deduct the cost of renting a dorm room from their bill. Four new members are added to the Dickinsonian's editorial staff.
Thirty-four students will graduate from the Law School. Former Dickinson president writes history of the college to be revealed in October at the Sesquicentennial Celebration. Sesquicentennial Commencement Program included in this issue. Five alumni get honorary degrees. Library adds 3,000 new volumes. Editor for next year's Freshmen Handbook selected. Five fraternities created and published magazines this year. The Men's and Women's Glee Clubs gave a joint concert. The professors' summer plans are described. Ten students awarded honor of being chosen to join Phi Beta Kappa.
Approximately 40 sentences were given out to Freshmen by the Men's Student Tribunal for various infractions. Board of Trustees decides to offer 5 scholarships (full tuition for the students' first year) to those students with the best essays about John Dickinson. Article recounting the Phi Delta Theta convention at Dickinson, held the previous weekend. The first issue of the new literary magazine came out with much success. The Athletic Association has a new constitution proposed--article includes the proposal.
Men's Senate talks about ways to improve school spirit at sporting events. The new literary magazine finally gets name, "Hornbook." Former exchange student from Germany writes letter about hitch-hiking experience. The Alumni Council meets again to discussion moving John Dickinson's body closer to the school. Dickinson lost Homecoming football game. Women's Glee Club performed at the buffet supper hosted by the Women's Student Government Association. Men's soccer coach complains about lack of support for the successful team this season.
Presidential candidate, William D. Upshaw, speaks to student body in Bosler Hall. The Debate Team, to begin try-outs shortly, has gotten the topics to be debated this season from Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Debating Association. The Board approved the purchase of the Mooreland Estate. The English Department has decided to support the publication of a student literary magazine. Governor Gifford Pinchot decides to celebrate the 200th anniversary of John Dickinson's birth on November 8th.
Professor of History, Leon C. Prince, seeks re-election to state senate. Rushing continues for potential new fraternity pledges, while sorority rushing ends. Dickinsonian celebrates 60th anniversary. Dickinson Law School has 54 new men enrolled. The Football team is to open the season with a game against Ursinus . Dickinsonian to conduct straw vote for US Presidential Election.
Dickinson changes policy to an absence based policy from a demerit system. The size of the campus is enlarged after the college buys the Mooreland Estate and deer park. The Football team has high hopes for their season and appear to be in a good position to win games this season. The rush activities begin for the fraternities on campus. The college is to celebrate its sesquicentennial in the coming year. A German exchange student's perspective of life at Dickinson is offered. Tribunal on "erring freshmen" held.
College hires Delores Dancer as first female director of the Department of Public Safety. Author Ian McEwan to visit campus to receive Stellfox Award. Table tents in Cafeteria replaced by televisions. Student songwriter Keith Grafman honored by VH1. Men's soccer has best start since 1998
Dickinson receives federal grant for alcohol and drug education program. Health and Safety Committee enacts new smoking policy. Position of Health Educator created; first to hold is Judy Bennett. Gretchen Ernest creates Habitat for Humanity organization on campus. Men's soccer is chosen to participate in East Coast Athletic Conference tournament.
Select Committee hears testimony on Greek Life. Alumni consider feasibility of a Dickinson Inn. Bicentennial Forum on the presidential campaign discusses negative campaigning. Panhellenic Council provides an independent advisor and a Greek advisor to each rushee. Peace Action Network demonstrates against Dickinson's holdings in South Africa. Lisa Putnam, Nicky Treole and Beth Werner organize Literacy Week. College finalizes study abroad agreement with Mendeleev Institute in Moscow. Mermaid Players perform "Noises Off". BACCHUS promotes Alcohol Awareness Week.
Ethics symposium "Public Places, Private Spaces" discusses privacy vs. national security. Profile of Theodore Pulcini. Dickinson College Model UN Club holds John Dickinson High School Model United Nations conference. Women's cross country wins Mideast Regional Championship with large thanks to Callie Bradley. Men's Soccer visits Holland, Germany, Belgium. Ice hockey defeats Mount Saint Mary's 6-1.
Students unaware of option for breath analyzer tests administered by Department of Public Safety. Dickinson Speech and Debate Team holds second annual Red Devil Speech and Debate Tournament. ROTC attends Field Training Exercise for Blue Mountain Battalion. Dickinson eliminates community experience graduation requirement. Dickinson College Television announces new show, "On Second Thought". Student discusses food disposal policy of cafeteria; Dickinson Garden uses cafeteria scraps for compost. Pi Beta Phi and Umoja joint-sponsor Apollo Night. ROTC attends Ranger Challenge.
Administration upset about an American Prospect article, "The Little Student Went to Market", that criticizes Dickinson's admissions process. New class schedule developed to make better use of technologically advanced classrooms. U.S. News and World Report names Dickinson 44th best liberal arts college in U.S. for second time in two years. Summary and critique of U.S. declaration of war in Iraq. Fifth annual Christopher Roberts Lecture Series. Limestone Ventures is hopeful for a successful year. Men's soccer does well. Sarah Eshelman is best soccer player in Dickinson's history.
College librarian held by Chinese government. Fair voter turnout, lack of candidates mar Senate election. Stricter alcohol enforcement to include wrist bands. College alcohol policy lenient in comparison to area schools. Propaganda on tap for Chinese birthday bash. All natural food market unveiled in downtown Carlisle. Experts to address history, future of China. SAT requirement for admission back on table. Career Center launches new website. Japanese artist Teraoka explores sex and violence in a post-modern world. College students drink too much.
Housing shortage on campus due to so many freshman. Social space, honor code slated for senate agenda. Former Clinton spokesperson Lanny Davis to discuss Washington "scandal machine". Campus phone service lowers rates in effort to remain competitive. Future of Tome in doubt. College plans to expand American Mosiac program with $150k Hewlett grant. Physical Plant sponsors water conservation contest to combat summer drought. DPS to increase security after alleged sexual assaults.
Elizabeth Baer, the second presidential candidate, articulates vision for College. Senate investigates student concerns about health center. Football team to battle Wesley in ECAC bowl game. Director of student activities Mary Spellman proposes student media fee of $35 for media groups. New dean of international education Karen Jenkins hopes to push study abroad numbers to 100 percent. Rick Santorum speech provides "map" to "help people negotiate" the 'Health Care Maze'. Waidner-Spahr Library debuts 'spillproof' mug. Trout Gallery touts works by faculty artists.
Controversial writing requirement squeaks by faculty approval. College shells out $250K for Carlisle hotel. Austrian conference slated for weekend at the Max Kade Center for Contemporary Study of German Culture. Men's soccer head coach John Osborne reaches 100-victory plateau. Ben Rush scholarship recipients skyrocket, current student financial aid more limited this year. Deans Emerick and Nichols relate trials with breast cancer. Latin, renowned poet up next in Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. National Coming Out Week lends visibility to ALLIES, offers gays and lesbians support.