Free Dickinsonian Summer Edition. Plans for Student Senate are drawn up. Colonel Smith, superintendent of College grounds, is interviewed. Ineffectiveness of Carlisle Police is deplored. Social Committee works to keep events interesting despite almost complete lack of male student body.
Alpha Sigma Gamma, the journalism fraternity, elects seven new members. Professor of American History Hiram Herr Shenk speaks before Young People's Fellowship. Dr.
Freshman Miss "Ricky" McCoid is selected to represent Dickinson College in the Esquire Calendar Contest. Mrs. Helen Woods speaks at chapel about traditions in the United States. The Social Committee presents plans for a snack bar to President Edel. Dr. Whitfield J. Bell, Jr. gives a speech at chapel about Dr. Benjamin Rush. Dickinson Football defeats Ursinus.
College social life continues to evolve with new BYOB alcohol policies, effecting weekend parties. Gays, lesbians find allies on campus. Lettermen look to tradition to revive pride in the "D-Club". Students nationwide plan to Rock The Vote. Dean Carmen Neuberger announces resignation. Trustee Mary Ann Altman dies. College opens convenience store in HUB. Social Committee enters second advent. Blondie offers football, free food, and karaoke. Musician Dave Binder continues tradition of playing at the college.
In this edition, an Ad Hoc Faculty Committee on Tenure that has been formed discusses more flexibility with the tenure program. The Mediation Committee finally has come to a decision about tenure appeals for Professors Dennis Klinge and Marjorie Fitzpatrick. The committee ruled that the tenure procedures, that were considered unfair by students, were found acceptable. The Social Committee faces problems of low attendance to events and a low budget, the chairman of the committee, Al Jennings, blames it on the times and apathy.
In this edition, off-campus study is becoming explored by students in Bologna, Colombia, I.E.S., India, Appalachia, Israel, THUS, Washington D.C. And CPC. Students brainstorm ideas to attract more people to the K.W. Round room coffeehouse. Students are also investigating food waste in the cafeteria and determining ways to reduce the amount through research. The Social Committee was unable to account for $1,100 in funds from the Hot Tuna concert in November and an investigation is ensuing. The May Morris room in the library now houses rare books, manuscripts and the College archives.
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 Paul Anderson will leave the College after five years of service. President Rubendall announces personnel shifts: John Woltjen, formally business manager and treasurer will now be treasurer, Barry Gaal will be business manager, and Robert Belyea will be comptroller.
Faculty members express "disappointment" in the decision to place the new Cultural Center auditorium behind the library. Campus Affairs Committee Open Hearing considers Henry Sorett's resolution to abolish fraternity system. Judy Collins to appear in concert. The Social Committee to present The Happenings and Patti La Belle & The Blue Belles at weekend concert. In order to protest social rules, Morgan Student Mobilization Committee organizes. College signs contract with J.E. Hurley construction company for the renovation of Bosler. College set to debut International Studies major.