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Dickinsonian, October 4, 1917

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Text of Professor Leon Prince's matriculation sermon.  Opening ceremony of new academic year.  Interfraternity Council elects officers.  Military training becomes compulsory.  New Bible classes are compulsory for female students.  Metzger inhabitants to participate in a meatless and wheatless...

Dickinsonian, September 26, 1919

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Professors William W. Landis, Wilbur H. Norcross, and Craver return to the college after being absent.  Professors Battenhouse and M. A. Dawber join faculty.  Sophomores win annual flag scrap.  Matriculation service is held.  List of members of incoming class.  Students who had left to serve in...

Dickinsonian, September 24, 1921

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Dr. Noah B. Rosenberger joins the faculty to replace Dr. Landis as head of the math department while he is away. Milton W. Eddy is elected professor of biology. Matriculation. YMCA and YWCA give annual reception for freshmen. Professor William A. Baumgartner joins faculty as Bible professor....

Dickinsonian, September 29, 1938

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Rushing activities for women's fraternities end as freshman girls and fraternities hand in pledges to Pan-Hellenic Council.  Belles Lettres Society begins its 152nd year of existence at Dickinson with October meeting.  John Burton Nicholson, Jr., accepts position as assistant librarian. ...

Dickinsonian, September 27, 1963

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New campaign begins for building program. Walter Carringer to open Cultural Affairs series. Judith Rogers reports on the Crossroads Africa Program. President Rubendall officially declares the school year open with article describing the atmosphere of Dickinson and what students can do to...

Dickinsonian, September 18, 1964

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College President Howard L. Rubendall opens 1964-1965 academic year at 192nd opening convocation. The complete text of his address is included in this issue. New student center opens. Students are "amazed" despite incomplete facilities. Rush regulations are reviewed. The freshman class is the...

Dickinsonian, September 13, 1974

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A salary raise received by College Treasurer John Woltjen draws stark criticism from faculty. Cannonball Adderly will give a concert Sept. 20th with music being a mix of jazz and soul. President Rubendall greets the incoming freshman class and stresses honesty at the 202nd Convocation. Registrar...

Dickinsonian, September 12, 1975

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Pres. Sam Banks presides at his first convocation. Banks' inauguration to feature "numerous dignitaries" who will honor President. Alumnus Edward Shirk is part of important possible physics discovery.

Dickinsonian, September 4, 1980

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Dickinson College is the recipient of the $250,000 grant from The Kresge Foundation. New security system added to Boyd Lee Spahr Library to prevent theft of books. Dickinsonian is awarded All-American status by the National Scholastic Press Association and the Associated College Press....

Dickinsonian, August 30, 1989

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Select Committee proposes major changes to Greek Life in regard to housing and length of the rushing and pledging periods. Freshman injured on crosswalk outside of HUB. Maryland Congresswoman speaks at convocation, receives honorary degree. Biddle House basement is deemed an unsuitable living...

Dickinsonian, September 5, 1996

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Philanthropist and financial donor, Mary Louise D'Olier Shuman passed away recently in Carlisle. Residence halls are equipped for cable and internet. Associate Professor of Classical Studies, Mary Moser passed away over the summer in Carlisle. Professor of Comparative Civilizations, Vytautas...

Dickinsonian, August 27, 1999

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U.S. News: College ranks 39th among top schools. College welcomes largest class ever. College developing new communities on campus. Renovations continue on campus with the new science center, the Kline Center, and the SNAR. Changes in dorm life spark new RA training. Community Directors added to...

Dickinsonian, May 19, 2007

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In less than a year, the First in America Capital Campaign launched by President William Durden raises over half of its target goal. The class of 2007 says goodbye to Dickinson.
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