Dickinsonian, February 5, 1954

Professor Bell to give the first Boyd Lee Spahr Lecture in Americana of the year, named assistant editor in the project of collecting all of the know information on Benjamin Franklin. College to start Summer School program. New joint student-faculty committee to discuss possible changes to the College's social rules. Mermaid Players to schedule tour to Franklin & Marshall and Gettysburg Colleges.

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Dickinsonian, January 15, 1954

Professor Whitfield J. Bell resigns. Omicron Delta Kappa and Pi Delta Epsilon, national honorary leadership fraternities, tap new members. Aquatic Club performs annual show. Adult Education Program to be extended into the spring. Dickinson resigns from the Eastern College Athletic Conference, efforts underway to make the College a member of the NCAA.

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Dickinsonian, April 17, 1953

Dr. Whitfield J. Bell, Jr., will be on leave next year, serving as a visiting professor at the College of William and Mary. John Scott - author, lecturer, and foreign correspondent for Time magazine and Life magazine - will speak at an upcoming chapel meeting.The Dickinson College Chapter of the American Association of University Professors to hold its annual dinner. Julliard String Quartet to perform. Details of Spring Formal. Profile on student athlete Jim Pritchard.

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Dickinsonian, February 29, 1952

Professor Elmer C. Herber receives grant from American Philosophical Society to write a biography of Spencer Fullerton Baird. College receives two ancient building stones from Carlisle, England; they are placed on display in Bosler lobby. Professor Whitfield J. Bell, Jr., receives grant from American Philosophical Society to compile and edit a collection of Benjamin Franklin's letters. Student Senate makes recommendations for reducing cheating.

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Dickinsonian, November 30, 1951

Associate English Professor William R. Bowden publishes book. Professor Whitfield J. Bell, Jr. is selected to John Morgan Society of Philadelphia. Fiftieth annual Doll Dance is planned. Kappa Sigma wins interfraternity football season. Sophomores win inter-class volleyball season. Biography of Marion Memory, new head of Women's Physical Education Department.

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Dickinsonian, June 7, 1947

Ten seniors elected to national scholastic honor society Phi Beta Kappa. Raven's Claw taps seven seniors. Herbert Sheidy is elected president of Student Senate. Editorial staff for 1947-1948 Microcosm is announced. Russell I. Thompson succeeds Ernest A. Vuilleumier as College Dean. Whitfield J. Bell succeeds Thompson as sophomore dean. Founders' Day is celebrated. Omicron Delta Kappa elects officers; John Hopper is president. Overview of men's basketball, track, and swimming seasons.

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Dickinsonian, October 20, 1950

Freshman Miss "Ricky" McCoid is selected to represent Dickinson College in the Esquire Calendar Contest. Mrs. Helen Woods speaks at chapel about traditions in the United States. The Social Committee presents plans for a snack bar to President Edel. Dr. Whitfield J. Bell, Jr. gives a speech at chapel about Dr. Benjamin Rush. Dickinson Football defeats Ursinus.

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Dickinsonian, June 5, 1964

Faculty determines year-end awards; Phi Beta Kappa announces awards. Donation drive to Philander-Smith College yields 400 books. Debriefing of IFC weekend as seen from Drayer Hall girls. Publicity promotes college endowment fund. It is announced that 90 graduating seniors plan to continue school. Robert Nilsson and Ernest Giglio ear PhD's. Student Nick Langhart chosen as head of Microcosm. Honorary Degrees to be granted to C.D. Jackson, Newell Snow Booth, Marchette Chute, Whitfield J. Bell, Charles Law McCabe and Leslie Davison. President appoints new faculty members.

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Dickinsonian, March 2, 1962

Trustee Sidney D. Kline stresses faculty responsibilities. Dean's List announced. Santha Rama Rau lectures at cultural event. Student campaign nearing elections. New Dickinson Radio station WDCV announces open house. Dickinson participates in Intercollegiate Bridge tournament. William R. Bowden praises Othello Cast. Part 3 of 4 of Professor Frank Warlow's letter from abroad. Dr. Henry Pitt Van Dusen to speak in chapel. Dr. Joseph Shiffman praises Freshman English composition. Dr. Whitfield J. Bell Jr. answers questions on campus life.

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Dickinsonian, March 4, 1960

The Student Senate candidates announce their platforms. The Senate campaign is recounted. A student survey reveals mixed feelings from students about Senate. Professors James, Rogers, and Bowden plan sabbaticals. The Mermaid Players announce their production of "Major Barbie." Dennis King gives presentation about Benjamin Franklin. A new Geology Club is established. Belles Lettres Society presents the British film "Fame is the Spur." Professor Bell receives honorary degree from Franklin College of Indiana. Swim team completes their season undefeated.

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