Dickinsonian, February 15, 2012
Dickinson celebrates Martin Luther King. Senate uses surveys to reach out to students. WDCV acquires new streaming program. Feminist Collective presents Vagina Monologues.
Dickinson celebrates Martin Luther King. Senate uses surveys to reach out to students. WDCV acquires new streaming program. Feminist Collective presents Vagina Monologues.
Dr. Ralph Abernathy, a close friend of Martin Luther King Jr. and a leader in the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott of 1955-56, spoke at the Multicultural Fair and Black Arts Festival. A new cataloging system called, 'AutoCat,' has recently been installed in the library to allow easier searching and regulating of materials. Scott W. Sinning, Class of '87, has called for a new trial against Carlisle resident Steven R. Spraglin, Alpha Chi Rho fraternity and the College for injuries caused by being shot by Spraglin with a pellet gun in the eye.
Dean Samuel Magill resigned as Dean of the College. Dick Gregory is scheduled to speak during Parent's Weekend in a College Lecture Series program. Dean Gillespie announced that Malcolm Hall will remain an independent men's dormitory. The "Sam and Dave Concert" will perform for the beginning of Spring Weekend. Arthure Hoppe wrote an opinion piece entitled "The Liberal Man Makes it to Heaven on Humility". The IFC decided to shorten the time period allotted for rush and create a hearing board for rush violations. WDCV institutes some changes as the radio station ushers in FM broadcasting.
This is a special issue of the Dickinsonian, published in response to Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4th, and four articles were written about the assassination in this article. One profiles student reaction, one profiles faculty reaction, one shows town leader reactions, and one discusses Rev. Joseph Washington's views on the future of the Civil Rights Movement. Students and faculty participated in memorial services for King.
Agnes DeMille will participate in Second Annual Arts Festival. Phi Mu to show movie on the House Un-American Activities Committee that has received national criticism. Dr. Masland explains the John Birch Society's goals. Francis Warlow first Fulbright Award recipient in college history. Freshmen plays will occur later in the month. Pi Gamma Mus elects eighteen students to social science honor society. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke on campus. Dr. Van de Kamp gave a lecture after receiving the Glover Lecture Award. Dr. Joseph McVicker Hunt to visit as guest psychologist.
Follies production of The Boyfriend features jazz and flappers. Agnes DeMille to visit the college during the arts festival. Non-western studies program being developed with Gettysburg, Wilson, Hood, Western Maryland, and St. Mary's - St. Joseph's, and to include eastern travel. College makes gains toward improvements required for accreditation. The Trustees steering committee meets to discuss fraternity housing. Doctor Martin Luther King to speak soon at Allison chapel. Housemother Charlotte Prettyman to retire to Germany.
Senator Joseph S. Clark Addresses Dickinsonians; Predicts Landslide Victory for Kennedy. Mermaid Players cast fall production. Religion-In-Life week to be held. Concert Chorale to open their concert season with a concert. Belles Lettres publications to combine press efforts. Parents' weekend schedule announced. Publishers, not the college bookstore, are the reason for High Textbook prices. Seri Sakhabut speaks about Thailand's development and problems. New Christian association to start holding morning devotions. Chapel program will feature "great preachers" series, including Dr.
In this issue it is announced that Dr. Martin Luther King is to be the guest speaker at a college chapel service. Mermaid Players to present "Blithe Spirit." Freshman class officers are announced. Campus "Ugly Man" contest is presented by Phi Mu as a fundraising service project. Miscellaneous "Little News" stories are reported by the Student Senate. A dorm raid results in disciplinary action. Students react to the investigations of quiz show contestant Charles Van Doren. Professors Paul Smith and Carl Kerr receive Doctoral degrees.