Project Africa

Dean Samuel Magill resigned as Dean of the College. Dick Gregory is scheduled to speak during Parent's Weekend in a College Lecture Series program. Dean Gillespie announced that Malcolm Hall will remain an independent men's dormitory. The "Sam and Dave Concert" will perform for the beginning of Spring Weekend. Arthure Hoppe wrote an opinion piece entitled "The Liberal Man Makes it to Heaven on Humility". The IFC decided to shorten the time period allotted for rush and create a hearing board for rush violations. WDCV institutes some changes as the radio station ushers in FM broadcasting.

Several resolutions pertaining to the curriculum and a change in faculty evaluation procedures pertaining to tenure and salary increase are requested. John Denver will present a concert. The Academic Standards Committee studies proposals to modify the grading system. Faculty will present a student directed and produced production of A Thurber Carnival with proceeds benefiting Project Africa. The Mermaid Players current production of R.U.R. gets mediocre reviews with a great production but boring plot.

New endowment fund established for teaching humanities and social sciences. Faculty to hold closed meeting to determine whether the college should adopt the 5-5-4-4 system. IFC abandons idea of early rush as a solution to quadrangle housing problem. Al Markizon to run for chairman of the Model National Political Convention for PA. Omicron Delta Kappa taps three new members. Billie Brenn also to take part in the Crossroads Africa program sponsored by Project Africa. Anton Kuerti and Michael Tree to give concert.

Carol Sue Dry and Barry Warren chosen to participate in summer program Crossroad Africa sponsored by Project Africa. Dr. Isador Rabi named thirteenth winner of Priestley Award. "Measure for Measure" to be presented by the Mermaid Players as spring production beginning March 4th. Concern over filling fraternity quad buildings mounts as proposal to house affiliated and non-affiliated students is debated. Artur Lambo discusses situation with Mozambique and Portugal. Changes in academic system discussed. Dr. A. Rustow will participate in Public Affairs Symposium.

New space observatory in Althouse, largely financed through donations from Roscoe Bonisteel, opens. Parking for registered automobiles guaranteed with opening of new parking lot after Christmas vacation. Preparations for Freshman Plays are underway for January productions. Barry Warren chosen to fill one of the two spots for Dickinson students in Africa; the second spot is yet to be chosen. Professor Flint Kellogg awarded doctorate by Johns Hopkins. The basketball team ends a two month losing streak with a victory over Swarthmore.

In this issue of the Dickinsonian the SREC (Student Rules Evaluation Committee) approves resolution in broadening drinking rules. Cultural Affairs schedules Book of Job Performance. Presentation of the HMS Pinafore. Prof. Frank Warlow compares European and American students. Review of Mermaid Players production "See How They Run". Consultant William H. Jesse views site for proposed library. Pi Delta Epsilon taps seven seniors. Project Africa plans Uhuru dance. Dr. Jessica Longsdorff Bozorth brings several photos of first coeds to College. Field Hockey beat Shippensburg.