Faculty

Professors Morris W. Prince and John F. Mohler join the faculty. The YWCA and YMCA hold a reception to welcome the new students. Separate Weekly Dickinsonian and monthly Dickinsonian publications planned for the year. New Bible study courses announced. The freshmen elect officers, adopt a constitution, and chose their colors. From The Indian Helper comes news of $2,000 worth of damage from a recent storm and the results of a recent census of students at the Carlisle Indian School.

Faculty recommends the elimination of the Bachelor of Philosophy degree and associated classes. Choir travels on concert tour. Warning against prank fire alarms is issued. Board of Athletic Control meets to consider applications for appointment of football coach.

Faculty passes motion to abolish discriminatory clauses from school organizations' charters. Opera singer Marquita Moll to sing at Annual Founder's Day concert. Debate Team continues impressive victory streak, securing a trophy at the University of Duquesne's tournament. Life Photographer Margaret Bourke-White spoke about her experiences abroad as a photographer. Professor LaVallee's suspension called into question; a letter from Francis Walter, Chairman of the House Un-American Activities Committee, is reprinted.

George Shuman will be serving on a committee that will evaluate Finch University in New York and determine whether it is a credible institution. He describes this as being an honor to both himself and Dickinson. Students have the opportunity to study in Spain, Iran or Italy with new fellowships available through their universities. An announcement is made that room and board for men living in dormitories will be raised to a price more similar to ones of comparable institutions. ROTC is holding an open house in the gymnasium to show what the organization does.

Occupancy requirements force fraternities out. Fraternities petition for recognition. Faculty negs senate vote. Senior class committee searches for funding. Freshmen drink but prefer not to. ROTC training includes air exercise. Traveling abroad? watch out. A look back at historical college news. Broadway hits Dickinson to help local needy. Fields of Vision opens a contemporary door to an ancient land. Eaken Piano Trio gives stellar performance to Carnegie audience.

Faculty to decide senate president's right to vote in faculty meeting. Seamus Heaney mesmerizes at Common Hour. Rugby offers escort service. African dance troupe Dinizulu thrills and energizes ATS. HUB construction awaits warmer weather. After 19 thefts this semester, Security heightens efforts. Is the college liable for thefts? Study abroad programs maintain allure. Freshworks says: We are just here to jam. Eaken Piano Trio prepares for their Carnegie Hall debut.

"The Visit" play, performed by the Mermaid Players, earns mixed reviews. President Banks calls together a group, made up of the President's staff, Chairmen of the Board of Trustees and Development Finance, Student Affairs Committee, the Educational Policy Committee of the Board and various other faculty and staff members to prepare a second 10-year plan for the College. The national President of the National Organization for Women (N.O.W.), Eleanor Smeal, is coming to speak at Dickinson.

At a recent College faculty meeting, it was unanimously resolved to establish a system to evaluate the faculty tenure system after six years and goes into effect this year. According to a survey, the majority of students on campus do not feel safe and called for a larger police staff at night. The Interfraternity Council is reviewing and improving the way fraternities are portrayed on campus, and discuss the possibility of a "dry rush." Women's Field Hockey is improving, despite their previous record.

Faculty abolishes credit by examination. Student Senate votes to oppose steps taken by Faculty to do so. Dr. John Silber and Senator Birch Bayh to speak at Public Affairs Symposium. "Them Hog Ridin' Fools" review the Bonanza Streak Pit in Mechanicsburg. Local music artist Bradley "demonstrates talent" at Social Hall performance. Mermaid Players to perform The Bald Soprano and Adaptation. A survey reveals a "plurality" of Faculty favors greater student privileges in college government.

A rumored change in Dickinson's food service provoked a student outcry. Dean Gillespie has announced Thomas W. Carver as the new Dean of Men. John Bakeless is set to lecture on Thomas Conrad at the Spahr Library on April 5 at 8 P.M. 20 students were selected to be part of the Center for International Studies in Bologna. The faculty passed a new law regarding student athletics, stating that it is the individual students responsibility to make up missed work if classes were skipped for athletic events.

Faculty adopt an anti-drug policy and revise the calendar to make a five day week. Faculty members were accused by students and library staff of abusing library lending policies. The Pan Hellenic Council will sponsor Skits and a "Fabulous Fifties" formal. Dr. Marshall Nirenberg is set to receive the Priestley Award on March 14th. A survey was conducted to gauge student opinion on marijuana and other drugs, which showed opposition to anti-marijuana laws.

The Faculty are set to vote on calendar revisions, which many students oppose. W.H. Auden is slated to receive the Dickinson College Arts Award during a March 5th celebration. Some women helped police catch an intruder into Sellers Hall. The Mermaid Players production of "The Rivals" introduced novel set design. WIC introduced the "Non-Honor Code" to institute rules for all women not involved in the Honor Code. Dickinson is set to buy an original Pablo Picasso print. Prof. George Allan will deliver a sermon at the College Chapel.