Commencement

Student Senate stops delegation on the election of officers until the following academic year, focusing instead on the budget and changes to the freshman rules. Religious leader and author Henry Emerson Fosdick is announced as the commencement speaker. The first all-student art exhibit is set to open. Skull and Key taps nine men for the 1948-1949 school year. The thief who ransacked the women's dormitory in East College was captured in Maryland.

Due to a tragic accident at the crosswalk between the Holland Union Building and the Academic Quad, safety flags stations will be constructed to prevent further accidents. The class of 2006 says goodbye to Dickinson and hears Judge John Jones '77 at commencement. Sigma Chi, a recently expelled fraternity, sues the college. After a forty-year hiatus, the D-Book makes its return. The women's lacrosse team ends with the best record in the team's history and becomes the first Dickinson women's lacrosse team to win an NCAA tournament game.

Members the Class of 2005 bid goodbye. Discussion of upcoming Commencement speaker, Ed Rendell, Governor of Pennsylvania. Scheduled to leave after his one-year visit, the American Council on Education Fellow, Dr. Michael Brown reflects. Visiting Professor Lichtman leaves Dickinson College to teach at the University of Vermont in the Fall. Fulbright scholars listed and described. Farewells from the Administration: President William G. Durden, Provost Neil Weissman, and Senior Associate Dean of Students Michael Malone. Dickinson Senior Athletic Achievements mentioned.

Issue includes articles on the decrease of the faculty course load - one aim to attract more distinguished professors. Several current campus issues caused increased turmoil within Student Senate. Keynote speaker at Commencement announced: Pennsylvania Governor, Ed Rendell. Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity suspended, and several letters to the editor dispute the issue. Spotlight on the Racquet Club. Alumnus profile on Peter Reilly '88. Women's basketball wins the Centennial Conference. Spotlight on student athlete, Meg Shelley '05.

Geology Professor Noel Potter to retire after 25 years of teaching at Dickinson. Five ROTC students to be commissioned at a ceremony led by Gen. David Petraeus. President Durden and Vice President Massa issue farewell statements to graduating class. Senior athletes from every sports team given tributes.

Secretary of the Smithsonian Lawrence Small to give commencement speech at Graduation. Class of 2008 breaks record for highest percentage of international students enrolled at Dickinson. The number of reported sexual harassment incidents rises, according to Dickinson Public Safety figures. The Corigliano Quartet ends three-year tenure as artists-in-residence. Common Hour topic deals with terrorism and the acceptability of torture.

Special Graduation Issue. The Dickinson Lion is featured in a new commencement ceremony. Dickinson Mermaid placed back on top of Old West. Honorary degrees given to five recipients. Special celebration held to honor members of Writing Science News course. Top news stories of the past year reviewed.

229th Commencement Ceremony to be held May 19th. Adirondack chairs added to campus. Europe's new form of currency, the euro, is the topic of a video conference between Dickinson faculty and students. Dickinson's movie-making club, The Flickheads, are active again on campus. IFC Greek Week held on campus

Brian P. Lamb, founding CEO of C-SPAN, speaks at commencement. Professor Marcus Key leads student trip to Galapagos Islands. Chris Graham spends summer researching forest ecology. ROTC participates in Ranger Challenge. Collegium prepares for tour of Italy.

President Durden announces the graduation speaker for this year, Dr. David Kessler, M.D. Women's Studies earns a status as an official major. The borough of Carlisle is discussing putting in street-level flashing lights at the high street cross walk between the Weiss Center and the main campus. Dr. Mark Gilbert will come to campus to discuss the upcoming General Elections in Europe. An editorial criticizes the signs in the HUB featuring famous Dickinson alumni. Adam Ferullo writes a column on President Bush's decision to federally fund faith-based initiatives.

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.

PAS opens with David Gergen speaking on changes in Europe. To apply in fall, Housing Board requires fraternities to fill 75 percent of beds. Despite recession, seniors overall optimistic towards post-college success. Sen. John Heinz to give commencement address. Alexander Politkovsky speaks out against Russian media repression. A "suspicious individual" reported on campus. Sophomore Chad Crammer arrested for robbing Morgantown, PA Pizza Hut. Lack of funding delays demolition of Russian and ROTC Houses. D.A.R.E. slated to stage "Don't Mall the Trees" rally at Seven Gables Park.

Republican governor of New Jersey Christine Todd Whitman to speak at Commencement. Upperclassmen booted to quads next year. Faculty set to battle it out over curriculum reform plans. Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter to open 36th annual PAS on Sunday evening, in spite of the withdrawal of 'Dolly cloner'. Admissions numbers up. William Durden chosen to succeed Fritschler as president of the College, articulates his vision for the College. Panel of experts on Russia debate country's shaky future. 1999 Public Affairs Symposium: Science in Society is profiled.

David McCullough to deliver 1998 Commencement address; Alleged hazing incidents spark administrative crackdown; Senate committee aims to reclaim Depot for student use; "Outbreak" scientists discuss experience with ebola virus; President's Task Force calls for new international focus; College alumna Jennifer Ringley has 24-hour webcam in her room; Students for a Free Tibet participate in D.C. rally; DTG to perform with Dance Alloy; New music class offers chance to explore lesser-studied female artists

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.

ODK and Wheel and Chain tap new members as well as honor seniors. Dickinson College Food Services institutes two new policies (a person must bring his original plate back for seconds and can only receive one entree at a time) in an effort to combat food waste and dish-room overload. Illinois Congressman Paul Simon has been selected to speak at this year's commencement under the theme of International Education. Latin American specialist Chris C.

Alcohol violations increase, committee looks at social life. BYOB forum discussed new party policy. Student Senate discusses academic advising. CBS correspondent Ann Compton to speak at this years commencement. College expands study abroad programs to China. Registrar introduces new registration, implementation to start after spring break. Common Hour lunch to remain free. LEAD raises illiteracy awareness at Common Hour. Habitat for Humanity attempts to expand operations. Profile of Molly Pitcher for Woman's History Month.

Summer enrollment is up, however the housing experiment fails as off-campus housing rises. Many College support personnel remain unhappy with the overtime wages received for Commencement weekend. Sociology Professor Vytautas M. Kavolis is named the Charles A. Dana Professor of Comparative Civilizations.

A Summary of Commager's Commencement speech is given. A wide range of groups schedule events at the College for over the summer including the Washington Redskins. Professor Paul F. Angiolillo, already a holder of the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching, receives the Ganoe Award during Commencement.

The Spring Festival "stimulates unity" and "sense of community." John D. Rockefeller, IV, is to deliver the College's commencement address. Faculty cuts physical education requirement from eight to six blocks. "[C]oncern over officer discontent and security office administration" rises on campus after the resignation of Security Officer Wilmer Hockley. War College historian Laszlo Alfoldi trains students at fencing. Writers' reviews and photos blend for a recap of Spring Festival Weekend.

An indoor commencement features Loren Eiseley as speaker. Pres. Rubendall praises William and Alfonso DeSimone's stonemason services.

The Board of Trustees discuss the Third Century Development Program. Sen. Jacob Javits addresses the Class of 1972's commencement. History Prof. John Pflaum is set to retire next month.

President Rubendall is honored for his decade of service as President of the college at graduation. Kisner-Woodward residents agree upon a social code. The class of 1971 presents Dr. Harry F Booth with the Ganoe Award for "the most inspirational teacher during their entire college course." ATS is formally dedicated. The U.S. Office of Education presents the College with a grant to be used for a drug abuse education program over the summer. The basketball takes third at MAC, the best in 11 years.

Harold Howe, a vice-president of the Ford Foundation and former U.S. commissioner of Education, will be the speaker at Commencement. Senior William Durden is awarded a Fulbright Scholarship. May Day plans are elaborated on. The India Semester program will continue over the summer. Wheel and Chain and ODK tap members. PEER will conduct its annual fund-raising auction. Information on completing an interdepartmental major is given. The Cumberland Conservancy Committee on Recycling prepares for their first collection of solid waste materials.

The Board of Trustees announced the chairmen of academic departments, promotions, and tenure extensions. The one hundredth anniversary of the Central PA Conference of United Methodist Churches is set to take place at Dickinson from June 19 through June 23. Jeri Yaverbaum, Co-coordinator of summer student activities, has many trips and activities planned for students staying over the summer on campus. The Board of Trustees approved a $5 increase in the student Comprehensive Fee.