Student Affairs and Services Committee

SASC subcommittee discusses and proposes changes to recognition draft in open forum discussion with students, faculty, and staff. Changes to be discussed at a later date. Housing Board issues final decisions for group housing in the 1990-1991 academic year. Butterworths hire private investigators to look into their son's death.

The nationwide, student-organized "Land Use in Our Backyard March" in Harrisburg attracts 400 demonstrators with 100 coming from Dickinson College. Lumberyard closes for repairs after bathroom is vandalized during Mardi Gras party. SASC proposes new description of relationship between College and student organizations, Open Forum to be held to discuss the changes. Committee works toward a campus-wide plan to improve and upgrade facilities for disabled students. Several campus groups sponsor Multicultural Fair/Black Arts Festival, opening with keynote speaker Dr. Manning Marable.

Faculty approves SASC rush resolution. Faculty votes in favor of the establishment of a common hour. Results of Declare Day announced by Committee. SASC discusses changes to College alcohol policy. Controversy over WDCV's talk show "Speak Your Peace."

SASC, IFC and Panhel discuss the suspension of Rush. College community fasts for Oxfam benefit. Dickinson students participate in pro-choice rally in Washington, DC. Choir and Jazz perform in their annual Concert of Vocal and Instrumental Jazz. DTG presents their fall dance concert, "New Attitudes". Football team defeats Ursinus, earning 2nd consecutive Centennial Conference championship and the College's first NCAA playoff bid. Volleyball places 2nd in ECAC playoffs. Cross Country teams race in MAC championships.

College faculty rescinds ban on student alcohol-related activities, suspends all Rush activities for the remainder of the Fall semester. All classes and College activities suspended for Declare Day. SASC to vote on a revision of the Alcohol Policy. Camp Hill prisoners riot. Magician Kevin Spencer performs in ATS. Mermaid Players on stage for their fall production, "Kind Lady".

Recipients of the Cogan Fellowship returned to Dickinson on February 26 and 27 to discuss their career paths. The Office of Residential Life distributed a packet to students detailing the changed housing selection process. Rami Khouri and Ilan Peleg debated in the "Prospects for Israeli-Palestinian Reconciliation" event which took place on March 1. The debate gave the impression that reconciliation between Israel and Palestine was not far away. The student senate discussed changes in Greek life on February 27th.

College to focus on issue of diversity in re-accreditation process. Common Hour discusses AIDS and students. SASC (Student Affairs and Services Committee) examines freshmen little sister rush. Former President Howard Rubendall dies. Living Colour plays at Kline. Pres. Fritschler creates Commission on the Environment. Trout Gallery displays studio art students' work. Collegium Musicum performs Renaissance pieces. Kappa Alpha Theta and Theta Chi win Greek Week lip sync contest. Amoroso Strings gives concert. Seniors Heather Stewart, Tod Matha, and Karen Beaver give recitals.

William G. Durden, the first presidential candidate, visits College campus. SASC (Student Affairs and Services Committee) letter latest in ongoing campus debate following the "March Against Hate". Curriculum reform in high gear - course requirements may be reduced. Student Senate condemns SAE sanction. College eliminates $300 preregistration fee. Financial aid adds Judy Carter. School reformist Bill Ayers speaks at Common Hour. Lovebone performs on Drayer Porch. Shippensburg hosts MTV shindig.

Political science professors discuss the Rodney King verdict. College reacts to the verdict, and the resulting violence in Los Angeles. President supports the use of college name by students. Student witnesses riots first hand while visiting L.A. SASC (Student Affairs and Services Committee) recommends Lumberyard conversion. Feinberg benefit raises over $1000. Senate administration of Laura Croghan draws to a close. Economics professor Craig Houston reflects on his retirement. College chamber orchestra concert features faculty soloists. DTG performs their spring concert.

Fire in Quad 2 destroys room, forcing several students to move out of their rooms. Student Affairs and Services Committee approves BYOB policy at Campus events. Professor George Friedman creates controversy in Japan debate with book analyzing US/Japan relations. The Earth Issues Lunch Series focuses on the environment. College interviews candidates for director of the Writing Center. Department of Safety and Security engages in campaign for increased seat belt usage. Russian exchange students discuss the crisis at home. Two student explore three lesser known Carlisle bars.