Bechtel, Daniel

Prof. Daniel Bechtel retires. Raven's Claw to tap 100th class on Old Stone Steps. Prof. Neil Weissman appointed Director of Clarke Center. Morgan Lecture delivered by Paul Fussell. College prepares for composer Lalo Schifrin's arrival. Administrator Charles Seller retires. Model UN group forms. Looking Glass Theatre seeks to "promote diversity" through orientation skits.

In this edition, depression is addressed on campus stating that it affections a majority of campus and those who feel depressed should try and see a counselor. The issue of abortion divides the Student Senate as they have to make a decision on whether they support the issue or not. The College's Health Center added a partially-paid gynecological care, but the Center still does not have a gynecologist on site. Professors Lonna Malmsheimer, Melissa and Julius Kassovic, and Daniel Bechtel facilitated a discussion on the Three Mile Island nuclear explosion that happen three years ago.

A review of Commencement is given. Dr. Daniel R. Bechtel, chairman of the department of religion, receives the 1970 Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award. Dr. Horace E. Rogers , senior member of the College faculty and the Alfred Victor duPont Professor of Analytical Chemistry, is elected president of the Dickinson chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. The Red Cross campaigns to assist American POWs.

An All-College Assembly will be proposed at an open hearing called by the campus Governance Committee. It will require all faculty and students on college committees, as well as 18 faculty and 15 students elected at large, to meet. A change in the pass-fail grading system is proposed to give students until roll call to make a decision. The Environmental Teach-In Inc organizes Earth Day plans. Professor Bechtel and Dorsey Green propose a state wide "action conference" to encourage people to start fighting environmental issues. ACLU endorses that the voting age be moved to 18.

Trustees delay proposed construction of two new dormitories. Vance Packard and Jules Feiffer to speak at Public Affairs Symposium. Dean of Women Barbara Wishmeyer announces resignation. Three students charged with plagiarism. Dean Samuel Magill, John Benson, Daniel Bechtel, and Frank Hartman plan to attend Danforth Liberal Arts Workshop. President Rubendall discusses the state of the college and issues therein. Wrestling team beats John Hopkins. Swimming team also defeats John Hopkins. Basketball team wins close game over Ursinus.