Sociology Department

Dickinsonians fast for Oxfam organization. After being closed for years, the Peoples Republic of China reopens its borders to American travelers, allowing Dickinson students to schedule a trip. Professor of History at Stanford, Dr. Barton J. Bernstein gives a talk on the Cuban Missile Crisis. Foreign students speak out about campus life in one article. Professor Ned Rosenbaum recommends a separation between the Sociology/Anthropology Department. The Follies perform "Candide." Details on the College's relatively new Boxing Club.

Freshman class is largest to date with 110 students; list of new students and hometowns. Sophomores win flag scrap. YMCA and YWCA hold annual reception for freshmen. John Cleland becomes temporary professor of economics and sociology.

Senior Isabel Super dies of complications following appendicitis operation. Professional acts and favors to freshman are eliminated from rushing program. Microcosm awards contracts. Gerald Barnes becomes associate professor of sociology. Janet Sinclair becomes assistant librarian. List of freshman class members is notable for number of female students (permitted to make up 25% rather than 20% of class). Radio station adds voice transmission system and reaches Russia and England. Schedule for sorority rushing. YMCA and YWCA plan religious events. Garbage Scrap tradition (hazing) is ceased.

Dr. Philip S. Bernstein, leading spokesman for the American Jewish Faith, spoke in chapel. Dr. Fred B. Rogers to speak on nosography at the Spahr Lecture. Fraternity house renovations. Plans discussed for Religion-In-Life Week during the week November 17 to 21. Rev. Roy Joseph Hendricks, pastor of the First Methodist Church in Montclair, New Jersey, will be the featured Protestant speaker for Religion-In-Life Week. Robert A.

The Sociology department adds a new class in group dynamics and a new professor from the field of social work. A meeting of the Faculty-Student Curriculum Committee is held to discuss the possibility of requiring graduating seniors to take the Graduate Record Examination, a test required by many graduate programs for admittance. There is still no consensus as to what should happen, so another meeting will be held in the coming weeks. The Mermaid Players will be putting on Volpone as their final production of the school year.

The Dickinsonian elects John Shumaker '51 editor-in-chief for the 1950-51 academic year. The Sociology Department begins an extensive project to interview Carlisle residents, with over 70 Dickinson students taking part. The Bookstore announces that it will extend its hours during the beginning of the spring semester in order to accommodate the rush to buy textbooks. The Dickinson Follies hold tryouts, and dates are set for the Spring Formal, IFC Ball, and Pan-Hel Dance.

Sociology students conduct a survey of housing conditions for white residents to Carlisle and a broader study of African-American residents' living conditions and experiences. The Board of Trustees approves significantly increased salaries for faculty and creates the new position of professor emeritus. Senate approves and amendment to clarify election and seating procedure for representatives. Dickinson's basketball team faces Columbia.

New regulations imposed concerning posting of signs in the dining hall. Problem of lack of handicap accessible facilities on campus is discussed. Changes made by Task Force lead to revisions of College judicial structure. Sociology/Anthropology Department split into two separate entities. Resolutions presented by Task Force draw mixed reactions. Coro Stelutis concert held on campus. The Mermaid Players continue their annual ritual of showcasing freshmen talent in The Freshman Plays.