Dickinsonian, April 25, 1996

Headline article on affirmative action and equal opportunity at college. The Clarke Center hosts a discussion group on the topic of merit-based financial aid. Special Collections Librarian, George Hing is asked to leave his position as a result of failing to meet the evaluative criteria established for academic professionals. Upcoming opera production of student and faculty members. Famous choreographer, Twyla Tharp receives the Dickinson College Arts Award.

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Dickinsonian, November 10, 1960

Following up on a report from the Middle States Association, the need for a library expansion and improvement is discussed. The Social Rules Evaluation Committee met to discuss possible changes in the social rules. A new literary bulletin appeared on campus. A weekly Dickinson radio show will begin, featuring members of the Dickinson chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, a national honorary music fraternity. The question of whether or not to have a fraternity quadrangle will be decided at a meeting in December. The girls' hockey team beat Susquehanna in their last game of the season.

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Dickinsonian, March 1, 1990

The nationwide, student-organized "Land Use in Our Backyard March" in Harrisburg attracts 400 demonstrators with 100 coming from Dickinson College. Lumberyard closes for repairs after bathroom is vandalized during Mardi Gras party. SASC proposes new description of relationship between College and student organizations, Open Forum to be held to discuss the changes. Committee works toward a campus-wide plan to improve and upgrade facilities for disabled students. Several campus groups sponsor Multicultural Fair/Black Arts Festival, opening with keynote speaker Dr. Manning Marable.

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Dickinsonian, April 20, 2001

Actress Julie Harris came to Dickinson to receive the Dickinson College Arts Award at the Anita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium on April 9th. The Dickinson College Physical Plant and the Student Senate Grievance Committee made changes in their student service policies in attempt to improve their service quality and efficiency. At a press conference on April 19th, officials from the Washington Redskins and Dickinson College announced that the Redskins would be practicing at Dickinson for summer training camp. Members of Dickinson's sorority community hosted a Carlisle Community Easter egg hunt.

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Dickinsonian, April 3, 1985

Student Affairs and Services Committee develops noise policy to be adopted on a trial basis. Director of Admission Larry Mench points to 12% application rate increase among high school students interested in Dickinson. Community service performed by sororities and fraternities highlighted. Priestley Award goes to Harold P. Furth, director of the Plasma Physics Laboratory at Princeton for his work in the physics of nuclear fusion. Isidor Isaac Rabi named commencement speaker.

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Dickinsonian, November 17, 1972

Governor Milton Shapp will present the College's Arts Award to the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra. As part of the Bicentennial Celebration of the College, an art exhibit has been arranged at the William Penn Museum in Harrisburg. About 40 female students travel to D.C. to attend workshops sponsored by Washington Opportunities for Women. Printed is the Harley Resolution which proposes renewable tenure. The Story Theatre Troupe "excels in inaugural performance."

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Dickinsonian, November 4, 1960

This issue features an interview with incoming college president Dr. Howard Rubendall. In a campus-wide mock-election, students overwhelmingly favored Nixon, although the faculty preferred Kennedy. The Mermaid Players present their first production of the season, "Arsenic and Old Lace." A comic, called "Hugger Mutter," was introduced to the paper. Dame Judith Anderson was announced as the recipient of the Dickinson College Art's Award. The presidential election will be broadcast from several televisions in South College, with students invited to make predictions.

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