Dickinsonian, May 8, 1907

A "fiasco" of a Track and Field dual meet occurs, with State defeating Dickinson 92-12, resulting in an open letter to the student body calling for a Track coach.  An editorial, furthermore, shames Dickinson for its performance and calls for training reform.  An student writer makes a "plea for traditions," arguing that it is time Dickinson offered technical courses in her curriculum.

Organizations
Year

Dickinsonian, March 5, 1954

Religion-in-Life Week opens. Dr. Mary Elizabeth Burtis to deliver final Spahr lecture of the year. Two summer school sessions to be be held at the College. Benjamin Rush Chapter of Future Teachers of America to receive national charter. Faculty revises academic rating system, raises minimum academic standards. Dickinson Follies begins fifth season with "It's The Greatest".

Year

Dickinsonian, February 28, 1958

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 for his twenty-fifth year with Dickinson.

Organizations
Other Topics
Year

Dickinsonian, February 18, 1955

A time capsule is laid in the corner stone of Morgan Hall as it is being built. Classes are let out early for this ceremonious occasion. An anonymous organization donates $50,000 to the building of a new student activities center. Women's fraternities Chi Omega, Zeta Tau Alpha, Phi Mu and Pi Beta Phi pledge 73 freshmen girls. The Placement Office of Dickinson College opens its doors to seniors looking for job opportunities post-graduation. Several new classes are added to the 1956 course catalog including a introductory course in the social sciences all freshmen will be required to take.

Other Topics
Year

Dickinsonian, October 1, 1954

Outstanding visiting preachers will be visiting the chapel for worship services. Dickinson is holding a tax workshop to give business executives, bank representatives and other interested people a chance to familiarize themselves with new tax laws. These tax revisions are the greatest revisions in the history of federal taxation. The Mermaid Players will be performing "Lo and Behold" on Parents' Weekend (October 14-16) in Bosler Hall. Beginning October 6, music programs will be taking place daily in the Sharp Room in the library. This week there will be a piano quintet and a symphony.

Other Topics
Year

Dickinsonian, January 9, 1948

President Edel appoints 34 students from all class years to existing faculty reappraisal committees in the continued overhaul of the college's social and academic programs. The cast of Macbeth is chosen. An editorial on the importance of academic freedom appears. Enrollment rises higher still with the addition of 25 new students for the spring semester.

Year

Dickinsonian, October 3, 1947

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 policies. Dr. Amos B. Horlacher becomes the first Dean of Men. A short discussion of student senate election policies appears in a letter to the editor. Course offering are expanded to include Russian, art, architecture and several new professors are hired.

Athletics
Year

Dickinsonian, March 12, 2004

High percentage of Dickinson students suffer from chronic stress according to a recent poll. Neuroscience major approved. Linda Ellerbee discusses American news media in lecture. Republican and Democratic congressmen to give talks as part of the Congress to Campus program focusing on democracy. Alpha Lambda Delta inducts new members. Second annual American Vanguard Festival held. Ban on gay marriage continues to draw student opinions.

Year

Dickinsonian, October 8, 1998

Controversial writing requirement squeaks by faculty approval. College shells out $250K for Carlisle hotel. Austrian conference slated for weekend at the Max Kade Center for Contemporary Study of German Culture. Men's soccer head coach John Osborne reaches 100-victory plateau. Ben Rush scholarship recipients skyrocket, current student financial aid more limited this year. Deans Emerick and Nichols relate trials with breast cancer. Latin, renowned poet up next in Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. National Coming Out Week lends visibility to ALLIES, offers gays and lesbians support.

People
Year

Dickinsonian, December 2, 1993

Required chemistry labs 131 and 132 are combined into a new more hands-on approach in Chemistry 141-foundations of chemistry. The Affirmative Action Officer updates the college's discrimination policy by changing the wording of prohibition of discrimination based on "gender" to discrimination based on "sex" and also adding the probation of discrimination due to "sexual orientation." Student Senate finds a bank error in their favor, collecting $40,000. On Sunday the 24th, a glass Coke bottle filled with tobacco "juice" shatters, spilling onto and damaging multiple books in the library.

Athletics
Year

Dickinsonian, December 10, 1971

Faculty abolishes credit by examination. Student Senate votes to oppose steps taken by Faculty to do so. Dr. John Silber and Senator Birch Bayh to speak at Public Affairs Symposium. "Them Hog Ridin' Fools" review the Bonanza Streak Pit in Mechanicsburg. Local music artist Bradley "demonstrates talent" at Social Hall performance. Mermaid Players to perform The Bald Soprano and Adaptation. A survey reveals a "plurality" of Faculty favors greater student privileges in college government.

Year

Dickinsonian, December 11, 1970

The Faculty meeting focuses on changes in graduation requirements, approval of independent studies and credit by exam in January, and establishment of a new major in "Theater and Dramatic Literature." A resolution recommending that Malcolm and Witwer Halls become coed residence halls, effective next year, is endorsed by Senate. An all-day program called "Drug Use--The Truth and the Consequences" was presented to Carlisle residents. Freshman Plays receive good reviews. The College Mime Troupe will present its first show of the season.

Year

Dickinsonain, September 20, 1968

Faculty changes qualifications and format of independent studies. Bosler Hall to reopen with "Turn-On" night of entertainment. IFC meeting introduces amendment to ban fraternity discrimination. Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) meeting plans study groups and off-campus activity. Pete Tamburro, Jr. discusses the current American political scene. Evaluation Committee report to faculty at Allenberry retreat argues the student should be the "focal point of all College functions." "The Conservative Group" forms on campus to challenge SDS and Coalition of Democratic and Independent Voters.

Places
Athletics
Other Topics
Year

Dickinsonian, June 1, 1968

New York Times Columnist James B. Reston spoke at commencement. Charges of slander were leveled against Clarke W. Garrett, who reportedly made comments about Larry J. Warner in one of his classes. Gen. Harold K. Johnson is set to address ROTC graduates. David F. Brubaker received the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching at a Trustees' Meeting on May 30. Phi Beta Kappa voted on new members. 18 members of the Dickinsonian community are planning to study art and religion in India over the summer.

Year

Dickinsonian, February 23, 1968

Student Senate elections were held, with Tom Martin elected as president of the Senate. The Mermaid Players are slated to perform Richard Sheridan's "The Rivals" starting February 29 and ending March 2. Bucknell, Franklin and Marshall, Dickinson, Gettysburg, and Wilson are set to hold meetings to decide what to do with a grant from the Danforth Commission. Paul Kaylor announced that the Public Affairs Symposium for 1969 would be more of a symposium than a lecture series. The IFC held a series of lectures on life within a fraternity.

Year

Dickinsonian, May 15, 1964

Inter-fraternity Council writes rules to be enforced next semester. Pi Delta Epsilon initiates 8 members. Three seniors - Virginia Compton, Keith Cohick and Susie Teller - admitted to Peace Corps. Students praise study plan but criticize restricted electives of recent academic revisions. Physics department awarded $20,000 from National Science Foundation for new equipment. Lacrosse team upsets Franklin & Marshall while golf team loses. Baseball team beats University of Pittsburgh to break nine game losing streak.

Athletics
Year

Dickinsonian, April 24, 1964

Dean Samuel Magill explains faculty's adopted academic revisions. Eta Sigma Phi established. "The Mikado" to be performed. New Student Center is discussed. Singleton Sheaffer hired as security officer. WDCV begins FM broadcasting, is admitted to Intercollegiate Broadcasting System; station managers Jim Sharf, Mike Gerow, and Tom Tither spotlighted. Mermaid Players' to perform "The Merry Wives of Windsor." Dickinson College Follies perform. Text of academic study resolutions. Golf team hopes to finish season undefeated. Phi Delt expected to win IF volleyball crown.

Year

Dickinsonian, March 20, 1964

Faculty approves "5-5-4-4" curriculum revision. James Brown to perform at Spring Social. Public Affairs Symposium to be held. Students debate U.S.-Vietnam relations. Anthropology and Sociology Club created. Sororities and fraternities focus attention on discrimination. Professors Merle F. Allshouse and George J. Allan advise campus organizations. WDCV plans to open in April. Senior John Taylor awarded Danforth Foundation fellowship. Students recruited for summer Civil Rights work in Mississippi. Lacrosse co-captain Doug McPherson discusses upcoming season.

Year

Dickinsonian, March 9, 1964

New endowment fund established for teaching humanities and social sciences. Faculty to hold closed meeting to determine whether the college should adopt the 5-5-4-4 system. IFC abandons idea of early rush as a solution to quadrangle housing problem. Al Markizon to run for chairman of the Model National Political Convention for PA. Omicron Delta Kappa taps three new members. Billie Brenn also to take part in the Crossroads Africa program sponsored by Project Africa. Anton Kuerti and Michael Tree to give concert.

Year

Dickinsonian, February 28, 1964

Carol Sue Dry and Barry Warren chosen to participate in summer program Crossroad Africa sponsored by Project Africa. Dr. Isador Rabi named thirteenth winner of Priestley Award. "Measure for Measure" to be presented by the Mermaid Players as spring production beginning March 4th. Concern over filling fraternity quad buildings mounts as proposal to house affiliated and non-affiliated students is debated. Artur Lambo discusses situation with Mozambique and Portugal. Changes in academic system discussed. Dr. A. Rustow will participate in Public Affairs Symposium.

Athletics
Year

Dickinsonian, November 22, 1963

Teaching program to undergo changes. Rooftop Singers to perform. National Ballet of Canada to perform in February. Editorial opposing the increase of distributions requirements. Photographs of construction projects around campus. Mary Learned, Dickinson graduate, returns to the college as a visiting professor of Romance Languages. WDCV determining the feasibility of purchasing professional transmitters for the station and expanding reception area. Professor Ellen Light discusses Spanish culture.

Year

Dickinsonian, May 5, 1961

Former Dickinson professor J. Wesley Robb visits to lecture and lead discussion groups. Minors are no longer required for graduation. Wheel and Chain tap five new members. Issue dedicated to outgoing President Gilbert "Red" Malcolm with special commemorative. Professors Herbert Thomson and Edward Rothstein resign. Alpha Psi Omega tap seven new members. New faculty members announced. Communism on campuses on rise. Lloyd Price to be headliner for IFC Weekend. Professor Luther Erickson wins two grants for chemical research. Tennis wins 31st consecutive game over span of three years.

Athletics
Year

Dickinsonian, February 26, 1965

William Buckler to give address at annual scholarship dinner. Denny bomb threat leads to evacuations. Student senate elections report. Students complete degree requirements in January. Final designs for library to be approved for construction. Bosler to be renovated. Methodist Board of Education agrees to help pay cost of some Dickinson courses. International enrollment increases. New course plan creates changes with curriculum requirements.

Year

Dickinsonian, May 14, 1965

Interfraternity Weekend to showcase Higwaymen and Orlons; Skull & Key initiates to be selected. Orientation Leaders announced. Hiram Haydn to speak. Editorial updates issues raised by Dickinsonian, including course system transition, critique of Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, and college newsstand. Professor Wishmeyer continues column inspired by interesting people he met during career. Mermaid Players final performances reviewed. ROTC recognizing members.

Year

Dickinsonian, April 16, 1965

Prof. Joseph H. Schiffman receives Fullbright to teach at University of Bordeaux. Charles Abrams speaks at Public Affairs Symposium. Fine Arts Festival features Gershwin Operetta "Of Thee I Sing". College to appear on the General Electric College Bowl. Dionne Warwick to appear in College Union. Follies end "Once upon a Mattress". Latin American critic and writer Emir Rodriguez-Monegal to speak. Dr. Elmer Herber named honorary collaborator of the Smithsonian Institute. Works of Irma Gonzalez Alcantara on display in Dickinson College Union. Winter Sports Banquet awards letters.

Organizations
Other Topics
Year