Dr. William Edel to receive sixth honorary degree from Lebanon Valley College. Student Senate accomplishments highlighted, including joining the National Student Association.
The Student Senate moves to increase its membership. A testimonial to Miss May Morris, recently retired librarian of Dickinson College, to be held. Dickinson finally bipartisan with the forming of College Democrats - College Republicans plan to a rally. Dr. Horace Rogers of the Chemistry...
The Board of Trustees of the College to sponsor a special recognition dinner for faculty members who have served the College for twenty-five years or longer. Outline of Religion-In-Life events. The Student Senate votes to support the National Student Association in their sponsorship of a...
A new, revised Student Senate Constitution was passed. Claude Thornhill's jazz orchestra will play at the Spring Formal, along with the orchestras of Kai Winding and Stan Rubin. The tennis team earns its sixth straight victory after their match against Elizabethtown. The baseball team wins...
Dr. William W. Edel will retire by March 1959 after 12 years as Dickinson's president. Similarly, Dr. Frank Ayres, head of the Math Department, announced that he will resign from Dickinson after 30 years of teaching. The Physics Department will receive a new department head, Dr. Henry Lincoln...
Many changes in curriculum will take effect in the following year. These include: permitting freshmen and sophomores to declare an interdepartmental minor, new distribution requirements, and required numbers of hours for majors and minors. A formal dinner will be held to honor Sumner M. Drayer...
Five Dickinson fraternities participated in the annual Red Cross Drive of Carlisle, collecting money for the organization. The Communications Committee had it first meeting to discuss campus issues including the College's gift to the Allison Methodist Church, the Student Activities Building and...
In April, the Allison Memorial Church will be opened for the use of both the Carlisle community and Dickinson College - about $200,000 of the $850,000 required to build the church came from the College. Student Senate will approve its new budget - including a $10 increase in the student...
The upcoming "April in Paris" dance will feature the very first crowning of a Spring Formal Queen. The Student Senate will compromise with College President Dr. Edel in order to get the proposed Senate Constitution approved.
A feud between the Student Senate and the Dean regarding the Dickinsonian has been resolved. Chemistry Professor Dr. Vuilleumier died in the Althouse Stockroom and was mourned by the campus community. Four high-achieving seniors are initiated into the Phi Beta Kappa honors society and...
Internationally renowned harpist Mildred Dilling will perform at a concert in Bosler Hall. Class elections draw record turnout as new voting machine system implemented. Dickinson hosted the very first International Relations Club regional conference.
President William Edel consents to extended term. Admissions plans class of '63 to be smallest in many years. Fire in kitchen of Phi Epsilon Pi house. Student Senate questions faculty changes. Frank A. Miller becomes history instructor; Jacqueline Smith Olin becomes chemistry instructor. Men's...
Parents Association plans to encourage informal faculty-student relations. Tension between Student Senate and college president and deans. Creation of college radio station considered. Franklin Clark Fry, president of the United Lutheran Church in America, speaks in chapel. National Science...
Candidates for Student Senate elections announced. United Party's platform. Dickinson Follies perform "Katy Did", a modern adaptation of "She Stoops to Conquer". Dickinson Aero Club plans to purchase second plane. Wrestling competes in Middle Atlantic States Wrestling Championships. Swimming...
Creation of Honor Code will be put to student vote; proposed Honor Code is released. Action Party announces candidates and platform for 1959 Student Senate elections.
Honor Code is not ratified in student election. Tuition is raised. Dickinson joins Institute for American Universities' Junior Year in France Program. Jack Yahraes (Action Party) is elected Student Senate president. Changes in rushing season and girls' hours discussed at Communications Committee...
Student Senate requests its members declare their party affiliations. Dean of Contemporary American Poets Robert Lee Frost receives first Dickinson College Arts Award. Dean of Women Victoria Kathryn Hann resigns. Students extinguish fire in Gibbs House. Howard C. Long becomes physics professor...
The first issue of the 1959-60 school year includes articles on the members of the class of 1963 moving in and receiving orientation. Barbara Stevens is appointed the new Dean of Women, and she changes the curfew hours for female students. Nineteen new faculty members are announced. Dr. James...
In this issue it is announced that Dr. Martin Luther King is to be the guest speaker at a college chapel service. Mermaid Players to present "Blithe Spirit." Freshman class officers are announced. Campus "Ugly Man" contest is presented by Phi Mu as a fundraising service project. Miscellaneous "...
The Dickinsonian takes third place in national competition. Alpha Psi Omega admits three top drama students. Eero Saarinen receives Dickinson Art Award. A holiday concert will be given by the college choir. Thirty attend a leadership gathering given by Omicron Delta Kappa. Student...
Dr. Howard Rubendall will succeed Dr. Gilbert Malcolm as college president. Student Senate votes to retain current grading system. SFJC (Student-Faculty Judicial Council) elects Dr. Horace Rogers as advisor. Lois Mecum is named the new editor of The Dickinsonian. Bosler Hall will display an art...
The Middle States Association praises Dickinson College students' attitudes. Sorority rush ends and bids are awarded. Student Senate announces election rules and schedule for spring. The Senate party platforms are announced. The Robert Wagner Chorale performs. Men's Glee Club gets three new...
The Action and United parties announce Student Senate candidates--Steve Lindberg for Action and Pete Andrews for United. Senate candidates scheduled to speak at chapel. A poll concerning the loyalty oath is conducted. Dean Ness serves on Middle States Evaluation Committee. Wheel and Chain holds...
The Student Senate candidates announce their platforms. The Senate campaign is recounted. A student survey reveals mixed feelings from students about Senate. Professors James, Rogers, and Bowden plan sabbaticals. The Mermaid Players announce their production of "Major Barbie." Dennis King gives...
The Action party wins Student Senate race, following large voter turnout. Pan Hellenic council to hold Doll Dance. Professor Paul Smith announces resignation. Follies slated to begin run. Its preview gets poor review. Educational Psychology class experiments with practicum approach. Priestley...
