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Measles outbreak


Dickinsonian, March 13, 1897

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The College Quartette returns from a trip through Central Pennsylvania.  The Carlisle Indian School holds commencement ceremonies despite a measle epidemic.  Former professor of mathematics and astronomy Dr. Fletcher Durell lectures on "the sun" for the benefit of the Athletic Association.

Dickinsonian, February 21, 1918

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Interfraternity Dance held.  A Metzgerite comes down with a case of measles.  Mid-Winter Sports event planned.

Dickinsonian, March 7, 1918

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Week of Prayer ends.  Measles quarantine of Metzger's first floor ends.  Indoor Sports Meet is held.  GPAs of the fraternities for the previous semester.  Class Day is planned.

Dickinsonian, May 15, 1941

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The potential measles epidemic in Metzger Hall that threatened the entire Dickinson community is no longer a threat. There have been no new cases reported in the past forty-eight hours and those infected have been placed in the infirmary or sent home.

Dickinsonian, April 2, 1943

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Phi Epsilon Pi and Commons Club move into Theta Chi house to make room for Army cadets. Measles outbreak on campus. A Conference and Appointments Bureau is created to provide dates for Army cadets.

Dickinsonian, March 17, 1983

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The faculty suspended the Nisbet Scholars program for a semester, citing the influence of the Freshman Seminar program and lack of available faculty as reasons for the suspension. Acclaimed writer Jorge Luis Borges is slated to speak at Dickinson. The 12-hour Whole Earth House Dance Marathon...
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