The Carlisle area faced a 5.6% unemployment rate for the holiday season. A student group helped to set up decorations around town and have received much praise from the community. Mary Powell, new director of the Health Center, has already made huge changes to the center, including a small...
The faculty suspended the Nisbet Scholars program for a semester, citing the influence of the Freshman Seminar program and lack of available faculty as reasons for the suspension. Acclaimed writer Jorge Luis Borges is slated to speak at Dickinson. The 12-hour Whole Earth House Dance Marathon...
The all-College Priorities and Long Range Planning Committee (PLRP) announce that tuition will rise less then 8% for the 1984-85 academic year. Dickinson will enter the 1984 College Bowl. Students are given a tour of Denny Hall over the weekend to see progress on its current restorations. U.S....
Student Immersion programs are currently being developed in Spain, France, and Germany. The Women's Center, at 222 Church Street, will open March 1st to provide lectures and exhibits focused on feminists issues. The Mermaid Players productions of Chamber Music and The Day The Whores Came Out to...
The Faculty Committee on Personnel redesigns student course evaluations, focusing on gaining both quantitative and qualitative information from students. Library criticized as missing the mark on collection breadth and availability, facility design. Union Station to feature pizza-making option;...
Greek life gains greater popularity on campus, prompts the possibility of new sorority colonization. Central Pennsylvania Consortium moves to more effectively celebrate Black History Month with educational opportunities for residents of the Harrisburg area. English department faces personnel...
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....
New computer and writing centers in the HUB basement have been built to provide additional places for students to work. The PEER (Program for Enrichment, Education and Recreation) Program has been going strong in the Carlisle area since 1968 and provides employment opportunities for students....
Oxfam's fundraising fast raises questions. Prevalence of student drug usage discussed. Fritschler sheds light on campus concerns. Leaders see student government as powerful. Senior Sue Barzda spent semester in Nepal. "Still Motion" dance theater group concert to open. Racial tension continues to...
Raids by state police occur at other universities in Pennsylvania as part of a campaign to curb underage drinking. Violations Board harassment charge set aside. Dr. Riyad Mansour of the PLO discusses "Palestine problem". Senates answer questions at forum for election today. "Still Motion" well...
Students protest Concert Committee's selection. Chaplain Mary Anne Morefield resigns when position demoted to part-time. Kurt Faubion, area coordinator of Greek life, resigns. Lumberyard opens. Seniors Tamara Baker, Laura Keys and George Staib choreograph for Dance Theatre Group's spring show....
SASC, IFC and Panhel discuss the suspension of Rush. College community fasts for Oxfam benefit. Dickinson students participate in pro-choice rally in Washington, DC. Choir and Jazz perform in their annual Concert of Vocal and Instrumental Jazz. DTG presents their fall dance concert, "New...
In lieu of recent attacks on students by townspeople, campus security offers safety suggestions. David Gergen and others speak on "changing Europe" in PAS. Peter Hilton-Kingdon resigns as Senate VP. Don't Mall the Trees Rally deemed a success by DARE member Justin Weaver. Prof. Dennis Akin's...
Gulf War-inspired Silent Vigil for Peace takes place at town square. Health Center notes increased illness among students. Controversy over Senior Class President Mark Broadhurst resolved. 1991 Multicultural Fair and Black/African American Arts Festival begin. Men's basketball team advances to...
Political science professors discuss the Rodney King verdict. College reacts to the verdict, and the resulting violence in Los Angeles. President supports the use of college name by students. Student witnesses riots first hand while visiting L.A. SASC (Student Affairs and Services Committee)...
Election day preview. Carlisle streets struck by wave of drug crimes. H. Ross tells America to get with the "Perot-gram". Three way race heads for finish. College needs to reassess its handicap accessibility. This year's congressional election dubbed "The Year of the Woman". Grace Jarvis and...
Weekend cross burning inflames Carlisle community. Trout Gallery to display AIDS quilt. Week planned to raise awareness about homelessness. Clinton faces voter mandate. Beta Theta Pi beats Sigma Chi in race for Senate funding. Baseball caps have become popular on campus. Hudlin Brothers find...
Suspense grows for announcement of graduation speaker. Poor recruiting does not reflect job market. Clinton will not increase individual Pell grants. College fills Communications and Development post. Coat thefts baffle Security. Students keep to the tradition of Florida for Spring Break. Black...
Greek Week hopes for happy, happy. Elvis has just left the Concert Committee. Emerick replaces Neuberger as Educational Services Dean. Lessons of Los Angeles; one year later colleges mobilize for activism. Lip-Sync expected to draw its usual crowd during Greek Week. Springfest takes us back to...
Careless attitudes about alcohol and sex make men and women victims. College responds to rape with support and education. Needs assessment project examines Carlisle community problems. Students respond to professors survey. Concert Committee drags Violent Femmes from the '80s. Congressman Bill...
Four professors earn tenure while several others did not . Seniors get ready to break the rules during senior week. Former Attorney General Edwin Meese details polarization between the executive branch and congress. Dean Carmen Neuberger bids college farewell. United way/College needs assessment...
Recent alumni return to offer advice on careers and life in the real world. ODK taps 30 new members. Campus officer Robert Whisler of Safety and Security graduates as valedictorian of his Municipal Police Training Course. Prof. Sanford Pinsker of Franklin and Marshall College spoke on the...
Rebecca Walker hosts a presentation on "Becoming the Third Wave," a rally to modern advances in feminism. The Student Senate looks into establishing an honor code. Delta Delta Delta hosts a seminar promoting crime awareness. Hank Nuwer gives a presentation on the dangers of hazing based on his...
College prepares for Depot opening. Senior Denise Frisbie killed in an auto accident. Dickinson grad Dr. Lisa A. Rossbacher to assume duties as the new Dean of the College. Fifth annual Emerging Leader Retreat teaches organizational skills & keys to success to campus enterprises. SAT...
Prof. Daniel Bechtel retires. Raven's Claw to tap 100th class on Old Stone Steps. Prof. Neil Weissman appointed Director of Clarke Center. Morgan Lecture delivered by Paul Fussell. College prepares for composer Lalo Schifrin's arrival. Administrator Charles Seller retires. Model UN group forms....
