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Dickinson football won against Susquehanna last weekend and will face Gettysburg this coming weekend. Petition presented with 450 signatures at the beginning of Chapel about giving athletic scholarships to students--this was the result of built up tensions. Improvements to be made to Conway Hall...

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Lambda Sigma Pi elects eight new members. Union Philosophical Society to discuss "war aims" in their next meeting. A Student Opinion Surveys of America poll reveals that three of every five women are volunteering with civilian defense activities, but less than three of ten men, not already in...

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Junior class, Class of 1943, elects president. Student Senate decides that Rushing will not occur during the summer session. the 169th Commencement. Approximately 120 students are enrolled for the summer session. the 1942 Microcosm comes out on time. Six high school seniors are awarded Trustee...

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Robert Crist is elected senior class president, James Yingling vice-president, Barbara Macy secretary, and David Berner treasurer. Robert G. Crist is also elected president of Union Philosophical Society. President Edel returns responsibility for drawing up the student budget to the senate's...

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Hiram Andrews becomes honorary member of Union Philosophical Society. Young People's Fellowship holds elections; Austin Armitstead is president.

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Professor of English Charles L. Swift retires. Enrollment rises above 900 for the first time in college history. A massive reappraisal project is undertaken to include all academic departments and extra-curricular activities. Significant changes are made to attendance, grading, and vacation...

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Women to be allowed to attend Union Philosophical Society-sponsored event for the first time. Analysis of grades for academic year 1947-48 reveals average grade was 77, down from 78.72 from 1946-47.

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The Union Philosophical Society passes a resolution that allows for the admittance of women for the first time in their 160-year history; they also shift the nature of their discussions from national and international issues to campus-specific topics. The Dickinsonian adds a new column, Brevity...

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Seven men to receive honorary degrees at commencement. Donald Masten is elected president of Union Philosophical Society. Program for Commencement Weekend (Senior Day, Alumni Day). Five rising freshmen (Kenneth Dietrich, Theodore Sky, John Matta, Joanne Judd, Barbara Boffenmeyer) receive Trustee...

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The Union Philosophical Society will host the Intercollegiate Conference on Government's Central Regional Convention. York Barbel Company to give a weightlifting exhibition in the Alumni Gym. Dr. Paul Rufus Burkholder receives the Dickinson College Priestley Award. Dr. William F. Hufstader...

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The Union Philosophical Society will award the Commencement speaker, Secretary of Interior Douglas McKay, the first Union Philosophical Society Award since its rejuvenation. The College awards Trustee Scholarships to five future Dickinsonians. Walter Fish elected President of Student Senate for...

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Class elections occur and fewer members of the freshman and sophomore class cast votes than anticipated. The Dickinsonian undergoes printing changes including being printed on new paper that will better highlight photographs. Homecoming weekend is next weekend, events including the alumni dinner...

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Union Philosophical Society debates the need for an honor code at Dickinson. The speakers for Religion-In-Life Week are all set up and so is a tentative schedule. This is an important event to most of the campus. Various musical acts from jazz bands to singers will be coming to campus.

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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...

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This issue focuses on the social rules at Dickinson. A group of seniors formed a group to evaluated these rules, while, inside, articles reflecting the opinions of the Deans, students, and faculty on the social rules are presented. The Middle States Association's evaluation of Dickinson...

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In this issue of the Dickinsonian the IFC enforces strict penalties for all drinking violations. A group of male students form the Independent Student Group. Prospective Student Senate candidates present their platforms. Mr. John Hutchins to speak at Peace Corps Day. Operatic soprano Phyllis...

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The Dickinsonian the IFC announces agreement with Dean of Students on modifications of the College social rules. Bruce Keiner elected Student Senate President. Former State Senator Harry E. Seyler speaks to the Young Democrats. Dr. Nicholas Wainwright delivers Boyd Lee Spahr lecture. Baltimore...

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In this issue of the Dickinsonian the Student Senate demands a revision of library hours. UPS to attend State ICG convention for revision of state Constitution. Reasonable Social rules for college established. Highwaymen and Alan Lomax perform folk songs. Duke Ellington and Josh White to perform...

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In this issue of the Dickinsonian the Microcosm of 1963 names John Leroy and Bill Lowe as co-editors. Jasper Deeter of Hedgerow Theater to guest at the Arts Festival. Founders Day Program pays tribute by naming Old West an historic landmark. UPS sends representatives to help draft the new State...

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Senior awards announced. Honorary degree recipients announced. Housemother Emma Grubb retires. Microcosm editors named. Dickinson-Carlisle relations are discussed after students are assaulted and a student is killed crossing High Street. Alumna Virginia Compton reports on her experiences in the...

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Parents' Weekend activities will honor President Rubendall. The Union Philosophical Society resumes activities. The Senate voted unanimously that the faculty restore honorary status to Skull and Key. IPR (Institutional Resources and Priorities) presidential candidates are announced. A biography...

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An 86-year-old tradition was revived at Dickinson, with the inter-society debates between the Belles Lettres and the Union Philosophical Society. A study abroad trip to England is offered for the summer with a focus in Astronomy and Geology. A report was published in the paper by the Task Force...

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Dickinson's nascent computer science program suffers from increased incidence of vandalism to computer terminals, thefts. Thousands of dollars of damage done with computer science staff working intently on repairs. Pass-Fail grades reviewed at national level; Dickinson policies on pass-fail...

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Grand plans for social space becoming a reality. College mourns the loss of alumni killed in a plane crash in California. The college undertakes the Capital Campaign, trying to raise $40 million for enhancing academic programs. The HUB becomes accessible to disabled students. College addresses...

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Prof. Eugene Hickok tapped as nominee for PA Secretary of Education. Committee forms to institute freshman rush. German Department to celebrate tenth anniversary of partnership with University of Bremen. Union Philosophical Society to sponsor Town Meeting. Committee proposes new harassment...

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