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Dickinsonian, October 4, 1957

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The incoming freshmen made Dickinson history as the largest class ever- 310 freshmen matriculated after 1400 applications, coming from 15 states and 9 countries. Thirty new faculty members have joined Dickinson including Dean of Men Alan Coutts, college chaplain Reverend Mr. J. Artley, and...

Dickinsonian, October 11, 1957

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College President Dr. Edel announced the upcoming gift of a planetarium made by Roscoe O. Bonisteel. The Danforth Experiment has begun at Dickinson, led by Dr. James Leslie and including 57 students divided into seven groups.

Dickinsonian, October 25, 1957

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This issue is very concerned with the campus Flu Epidemic, in spite of a statement from college physician Dr. Edward S. Kronenberg that the virus was on the wane. Actor Emlyn Williams will appear at Bosler Hall in the second event of the cultural affairs series, "A Boy Grows Up"- a performance...

Dickinsonian, March 21, 1958

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The approaching end of the Pan Hellenic week will feature the annual Doll Dance. A talk open to members of the Mary Dickinson Club and women students will be given by Dorothy Kenyon, speaker for the Mary Dickinson Day Chapel, titled "Women and Outer Space." Following incidents dubbed the "Egg...

Dickinsonian, November 14, 1958

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Students challenge and address campus-wide issues of academic cheating. Reacting to a perceived lack of religious atmosphere on campus, student religious groups and organizations try to satisfy the 'unmet need.'

Dickinsonian, December 12, 1958

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A discussion on Dickinson's Honor Code will be sponsored by Danforth and Omicron Delta Kappa. All sororities and some fraternities are to hold Christmas parties for the underprivileged children of Carlisle. The Dickinson College Choir will be filmed performing in Harrisburg and broadcast on WHP...

Dickinsonian, October 2, 1959

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The first issue of the 1959-60 school year includes articles on the members of the class of 1963 moving in and receiving orientation. Barbara Stevens is appointed the new Dean of Women, and she changes the curfew hours for female students. Nineteen new faculty members are announced. Dr. James...
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