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 The resolution charging WDCV of falsification of accounts and misuse of funds was withdrawn after further investigation.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...
Faculty committees will reach decisions on 5-5-4-4 reform of the grading system by march 1971. PEST recommends ways to help the environment on campus. The Mermaid Players production of Enough Stupidity in Every Wise Man goes well. Squash returns to campus with non varsity status.
414 incoming freshman are welcomed. The resulting budget changes after the Allenberry conference are published. According to a study conducted by Tufts University, coed housing is safe and more natural than gender separated housing. Dickinson welcomes multiple new faculty members in a variety of...
Workmen resume cutting down trees after a student protest halted work for two days. Extensive discussion of student opposition to cutting down trees highlighted the first faculty meeting of the year. The Senate will change its committee structure by dissolving some committees whose duties...
Senate elects new members to IPR. The College will plant new trees to replace some of the ones that have been cut down and, once pedestrian traffic studies have been completed, install two new red lights. Spontaneous or short-notice marches will now be in violation of a new Carlisle Borough...
The Board of Trustees focuses on revising the budget and making cuts. A fundraiser will be held to collect $2000 for tree replacement. Students meet with Dean Hawkins to discuss problems of freshmen. The campus will host a state conference on environmental issues to be presented to the governor...
The facts and figures of the revised budget are presented to faculty. SAE allows women to be social members in a fraternity for the first time. Student Senate will contribute to the tree fund by matching one quarter of the student funds raised with senate funding. The Senate voted to allow $100...
Having surpassed its fund raising goal for trees, the Student Senate approved a motion to donate the excess funds to the Carlisle Shade Tree Commission. Organizers of the Harrisburg Urban Semester will be available to speak with interested students. Wheel and Chain and ODK will sponsor Songfest...
Pass/ fail options, freshmen grades, and general grading systems are discussed at an open hearing held by the Academic Standards Committee who are currently evaluating the grading system. An IPR subcommittee proposes to implement a college legislative body consisting of faculty, students, and...
The topic of the Public Affairs Symposium will be "The Invasion of Privacy in a Computerized Society." Members of the Parents Advisory Council Committee express definitive views on drugs, pass/fail, and college governance. The newly created Grievance Committee is operational. Night Owl, a...
Faculty resolutions on 5-5-4-4 and reform of the grading system must be announced by the March 1971 faculty meeting. Professors state that the four track option will provide more flexibility to students. Alumni will donate to restore and renovate East College to be a humanities building. The...
Student Senate defeats a resolution to limit spending on the annual Christmas Dinner. The student store The Common Exchange is set to open. East College will house the humanities departments starting the next semester. Students will be traveling to Africa to volunteer with Operation Crossroads...
Student Senate announces nominations for president and other offices. The trustee meeting focuses on possible renovation of Morgan Hall, construction of a new residence hall, and the five-year budget projections. Ralph Nader will speak at the Public Affairs Symposium which explores public "...
Dr. Kenneth Laws appointed Assistant Dean of the College. Trustees approve construction of 96-bed housing complex. Federal aid provides money towards student drug group. Prof. Francis Warlow named Outstanding Educator of America. Marcel Marceau headlines this year's Cultural Affairs series....
200th Anniversary Committee created to plan bicentennial celebration of college. Aquacade, Dickinson's synchronized-swimming group, begins activities. Flying Burrito Brothers "produce good sounds" in last weekend's concert. Hamilton Restaurant reviewed in reprint of "Those Hog Ridin' Fools". The...
Student Affairs Committee conducts open hearing on alternative solutions to housing problem. College Church plans to "experiment" in both its liturgy and rituals. Froelich Rainey to speak on Sybaris in Memorial Hall. An upcoming symposium will dedicate Florence Jones Reineman Wildlife Sanctuary...
Student Affairs drafts new housing policy. Ford Foundation sponsors fellowship programs open to ethnic minorities. College participates in dedication of Florence Jones Reineman Wildlife Sanctuary. African Congress to publish "Nia" newsletter. The Hog Ridin' Fools review Mrs. Stamms restaurant....
Student Senate makes two corrections to Student Affairs Committee's report on fraternity housing. Faculty approves Colombia Semester Program. Rosemary Ruether to lecture on campus. Marky Bulwinkle to exhibit art at the College. Jewish Community of Carlisle and the College build Succah in...
Faculty votes to endorse Student Affairs Committee policy on fraternity quadrangle housing. Architect William Wallace presents plans for new residence dorm (to be McKenney Suites). Chi Omega votes to discontinue its national affiliation. Froelich Rainey lectures on Sybaris. "Those Hog Riding...
Chaplain Paul Kaylor announces plans for the College's Bicentennial Celebration. Trustee Board hears housing report. Middle States Commission selects college for participation in evaluation program. President Rubendall and wife plan to leave for three-month vacation in Mediterranean. Last Friday...
Dr. Charles Sellers to publish "A History of Dickinson College." Sylvia Smith is showcased in Crossroads Africa spotlight. Drug Education Program launched. "Those Hog Ridin' Fools" review Rillo's restaurant. Marcel Marceau's performance rated as "flawless." Rick Smolan features photo essay on...
Bill Slocum, President of Kent State Student Body, writes letter to the editor requesting signatures for President Nixon so as to pressure him into granting a federal grand jury to the shootings incident. Faculty adds Biology 105, Biological Aspects of Contemporary Problems, to College...
Dean of College bans pets from campus. Prof. George Allan's "Rage of Aquarius" sermon is presented. Christopher Parkening to perform classical guitar concert. Members of administration, faculty, students, and others to create case study in order to "examine the College's progress over the past...
In the Social Hall, trustees hear opinions on housing from independent and fraternity men. At a Senate meeting, Dean Gillespie presents enforcement of controversial "pet policy" while Student Senate continues to oppose it. Dr. Phillip Gustafson wins Glover Award. Women's Group forms. Those Hog...
Dr. Martin Meyerson is to initiate the Founders Day ceremony while Sen. Richard Schweiker is to give the principal address. On Wednesday, Pres. Rubendall declares a 10-minute period of mourning in reaction to the murders of 11 Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympic Games. Prof. Mulford Sibley is...
