Dickinsonian, February 24, 1956
More information on Mermaid Players' production of "The Male Animal" given. Dr. McDonald appointed to biology department. Tuition to be increased by $50 annually. Swimming team continues excellent season.
More information on Mermaid Players' production of "The Male Animal" given. Dr. McDonald appointed to biology department. Tuition to be increased by $50 annually. Swimming team continues excellent season.
Professor Daniel McDonald receives research grant from National Institute of Health. Philip B. Secor becomes political science instructor. Music department presents opera "Hansel and Gretel" in Carlisle Opera House (aka The Bucket). Mermaid Players present "Uncle Vanya". Possibilities for college radio station explored. ROTC faculty are reassigned. Professors Asa W. Climenhaga, Freidrich Sandels, and Mary B. Taintor retire. Events planned for Mother's Weekend. Professor George H. Frogen teaches local children Russian. Music classes added to summer session.
New college church targets students unsure about their beliefs. Lyndon B Johnson crowns daughter queen of Azalea Festival despite ongoing issues concerning the Dominican Republic and Vietnam. Professor William Wishmeyer is writing a book recalling some interesting people he met during his career. Professor Daniel McDonald accepts a grant from the National Science Foundation. Andrew Flew to speak at Dickinson in May. The Highwaymen to perform at Interfraternity Weekend. Local pastors do not challenge students, who therefore do not attend church.
The first issue of the 1959-60 school year includes articles on the members of the class of 1963 moving in and receiving orientation. Barbara Stevens is appointed the new Dean of Women, and she changes the curfew hours for female students. Nineteen new faculty members are announced. Dr. James Leslie leads the Danforth Experiment at Dickinson. Panhellenic Council sponsors a Panhellenic Weekend. Faculty in Psychology and Biology receive grants. New Raven's Claw members are announced. Students who made the dean's list at the end of spring 1959 are announced.