Durden, William G.

Dickinson is the nation's first liberal arts college to be selected for a NASA climate change grant. Italian film director Marco Tullio Giordana visits Dickinson. President Durden speaks at the Mediterranean Association for International Schools (MAIS) Conference in Italy. Women's Swimming wins against Susquehanna. Alan Seretti is the new Men's Basketball coach. After performing well at Regionals, Cross Country eyes the National Championships.

Regina Spektor to perform Fall music concert. Sushi bar and Biblio Cafe come to campus. College prepares for H1N1 Outbreak. Sigma Alpha Epsilon is placed on social probation. President Durden gives his first Fireside Chat of the year in Adams Hall. Men's Soccer wins first three matches against Miscericordia University, Utica College, and Lycoming College. Women's Soccer wins the Crusader Cup. Football Team wins the season opener and quarterback Ian Mitchell is named Centennial Conference Player of the Week.

Changes to laundry services. Durden's speech in Cairo. Update on Senior Class Gift Drive. Summary of the Children's Miracle Network Carnival. James Yee address. EarthNow celebrates Earth Day on Morgan Field.

Patrick Burt is arrested for robbing a student. Conference on public service. Durden to speak at the Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools. Summary of the Lady Rush event. The English Department's Cogan Alumni Fellow. Theater majors of the Senior class present plays.

Student Senate elections leave vacancies. Dickinson celebrates 225th anniversary. Durden hosts first Fireside Chat. Associate Director of Student Activities for Greek Life Jason Feiner and Director of Student Activities Gretchen Symons leave Dickinson for other jobs. First-years forced into triples and quads. The Carlisle Hookah Bar closes.

Spanish Professor Mark Overstreet tenders his resignation abruptly. Rector Science Campus opens for classes after two years under construction. Lupe Fiasco chosen for Fall Concert. Former Dickinson student Patrick McMurphy '07 dies. President Durden calls for drinking age discussion. Althouse becomes home of IB&M and Economics Departments. Adams Hall lounge is renovated.

Historically Latino Sigma Lambda Beta looks to start a chapter on the Dickinson campus.  President William G. Durden is named to the Fulbright Advisory Board (Council for International Exchange of Scholars division (CIES) of the Institute of International Education (IIE)).

Dickinson exhibits its "greenness" through sustainability programs following President William G. Durden's signing of the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment.  Student Senate President Anya Malkov is profiled.

In less than a year, the First in America Capital Campaign launched by President William Durden raises over half of its target goal. The class of 2007 says goodbye to Dickinson.

In the wake of the Virginia Tech shootings students question Dickinson's preparedness for such an emergency. Both President Durden and DPS chief Danser ensure that emergency procedures are in place if they are ever needed.

Dickinson Dining Services refutes the rumor that they put laxatives in their food as doing so would cause major issues with the state. As a response to Penn State's regulation of Greek parties, Dickinson's Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils consider such reforms as registering parties to prevent run-ins with public safety or the police. The First in America campaign makes its off-campus debut, beginning with its Philadelphia launch. Dickinson participates in the nationwide "Up 'til Dawn" campaign to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Both Carlisle residents and Dickinson students complain about noise levels in Residence Halls and at parties such as a dry one that was recently broken up at the Arts Haüs. President William Durden launches Dickinson's "First in America" capital campaign. Funds from this campaign will go toward faculty development, the Rector Science Complex, strengthening endowment and expanding the scholarship program.

President Durden and the senior class members differ over the importance of the senior gift drive. Cary Massa is remembered following her passing. Run With It and Theta Chi hold a show and raise over $600 for charity.

Members the Class of 2005 bid goodbye. Discussion of upcoming Commencement speaker, Ed Rendell, Governor of Pennsylvania. Scheduled to leave after his one-year visit, the American Council on Education Fellow, Dr. Michael Brown reflects. Visiting Professor Lichtman leaves Dickinson College to teach at the University of Vermont in the Fall. Fulbright scholars listed and described. Farewells from the Administration: President William G. Durden, Provost Neil Weissman, and Senior Associate Dean of Students Michael Malone. Dickinson Senior Athletic Achievements mentioned.

This issue consists of articles regarding Rachel McCool's ('07) success in the JEOPARDY! game show. Discussion of the limited amount of U.S. History classes offered at Dickinson College. The College warns of strict regulation against electronic file sharing amongst students. A security camera is placed on East College to monitor the Benjamin Rush statue and prevent vandalism. Weiss Prize recipient, Cassie Gurbisz '05 describes her project of working with roadkill in art. Dickinson students led by Maureen Conly '05 start a Girl Scout Troop in Carlisle.

This issue includes further discussion of Michael Moore's visit, mentioning that Moore was unable to visit the College due to an illness. Rachel McCool '07 scheduled to appear on JEOPARDY! game show. Controversy over expulsion of Sigma Chi fraternity. Discussion on President Durden's protege, Dr Michael Brown, an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow. Confirmation of Carlisle Police Department and Dickinson Public Safety teaming up to crack down on college parties.

Geology Professor Noel Potter to retire after 25 years of teaching at Dickinson. Five ROTC students to be commissioned at a ceremony led by Gen. David Petraeus. President Durden and Vice President Massa issue farewell statements to graduating class. Senior athletes from every sports team given tributes.

Literature Film Association holds annual conference at Dickinson. William Flynn is Clarke Center speaker and Benjamin Rush Award recipient. Quarry becomes more popular due to advertising. Students studying in China are allowed to live with host families for first time. Survey finds Dickinsonians opposed to unilateral action against Iraq. Hillel sponsors Rick Recht Band. Dickinson Society of Physics Students launches Physics and Astronomy Conversation Series. Profiles of Jennifer Blyth and William G. Durden. Football reaches record of 2-4.