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Dickinsonian, October 5, 1939

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President Corson addresses the 556-strong student body at Convocation. Belles Lettres announces that it will publish the Hornbook for the first time since 1934. Three foreign students (one Chinese, one French, and one German) are unable to come to Dickinson on schedule or at all, and another is...

Dickinsonian, November 2, 1940

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The Commons Club's furniture mysteriously disappears. The third Dickinson Horn Book will be published in the coming weeks. It's homecoming/alumni weekend! A group of girls fights to get a cheerleading squad for athletic contests.

Dickinsonian, December 12, 1940

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Sigma Alpha Epsilon will hold a Christmas party for needy children in the Carlisle area featuring a dinner, a trip to the movies and a gift. It is hoped that this will become and annual event. The Sociology Department announces the creation of a new award, the Gaylord H. Patterson Prize, to be...

Dickinsonian, April 26, 1941

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Fifteen students attend the Intercollegiate Conference on Government in Harrisburg. Three of these students hold considerable positions at the conference such as registrar, secretary of a committee and regional director. The 1941 issue of the Hornbook goes to press, its main attraction this year...

Dickinsonian, February 6, 1948

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The Campus Chest drive opens with the goal of raising $3,000 to be distributed to six organizations. Seven students, including one woman, are elected to the Phi Beta Kappa honorary fraternity. A survey of the African-American community in Carlisle shows as a whole they lack access to adequate...

Dickinsonian, October 7, 1949

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Painter and art critic Michel Gilbert visits campus, hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Roger E. Sellers. The Belles Lettres Literary Society holds its first meeting, with hopes to publish the Hornbook (the College literary review) semi-annually after several years of annual publishing. Parents Day,...

Dickinsonian, April 28, 1950

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Coach Dave Kirk of the Physical Education Department announces that he will resign his post at the end of the year in order to take a job at Friend's Central School in Philadelphia. The Spring Formal, scheduled for the night of publication, will feature two bands and follow a Spring Garden Party...

Dickinsonian, November 21, 1952

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Dr. Arthur Vaughn Bishop is awarded the A.J. Clarke Chair of Classical Languages and Literature. The annual Hornbook will be published by the Belles Lettres Literary Society in December. Professor Alfred Haas of Drew Theological Seminary will visit campus at the end of November. New course in...

Dickinsonian, November 11, 1955

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Merger of Hornbook and Literary Bulletin urged. Homecoming plans advertised; plans include Morgan Hall Dedication, football game against Johns Hopkins, dance, and alumni lunch. Bruce Catton to receive honorary Doctor of Letters in November and give convocation address. Mermaid Players announce "...

Dickinsonian, May 13, 1960

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Nominees for Spring Formal Queen are announced, Alpha Psi Omega admits six new members. Men's Glee Club to present its annual Spring Concert. The next Religion in Life Week is planned for November 13th to 17th. Faculty protests arms tests. Radio station is approved after ten years of discussion...

Dickinsonian, November 2, 1962

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In this issue of the Dickinsonian the campus reacts to the Cuba Crisis. Six students join in White House Peace Picket. Bishop Fred P. Corson speaks promoting world-wide spiritual unity. Shay Representatives make changes to fraternity housing scheme. Mermaid Players to present "See How They Run...
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