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Meredith, Josephine B.


Dickinsonian, April 29, 1922

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Annual Tug-o'-War between Freshmen and Sophomores. The War Department requests that the college form a rifle club. The Greek Club will perform in Old West. Officers for all women organizations are chosen. Preparations for Alumni Day. Preparation for commencement activities. Dickinsonian...

Dickinsonian, February 21, 1924

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A survey of 14 students on possible reforms to the Student Senate shows overwhelming support for the creation of a single governing body as opposed to the current two-senate system. The basketball team defeats Washington College 24-9. The Student Senate re-forms to reinvent the way student...

Dickinsonian, January 17, 1925

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Phi Beta Kappa honor society to celebrate anniversary in 1926. Faculty delays vote on honor code, unlikely to go into effect for mid-years; students voice opinions on the code. Report of an intruder in Metzger Hall, the girl's dormitory. Dean of Women Josephine Meredith "grabbed a revolver and...

Dickinsonian, February 24, 1927

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The Women's Basketball team wins against Shippensburg. Degree of Master of Arts will be discontinued at Dickinson College after June 1927 - Only the degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Philosophy will be given. Dean Meredith traveled to New York to address the New...

Dickinsonian, October 11, 1928

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The All-College Social committee has changed the date of the college picnic, much to the chagrin of the students.  The Senior Blazer committee calls upon seniors to be measured for their jackets.  New rules lightening the strict regulations regarding social privileges and required classes for...

Dickinsonian, May 25, 1933

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Juniors will be allowed to take classes at the Law School. Letters given out to 11 men, including 9 Freshmen. President Waugh puts forth a plan to delay rushing before the Interfraternity Council. Article on Dickinson in the Philadelphia Inquirer. Club members abolish the International Relations...

Dickinsonian, January 18, 1934

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Dickinsonian elects J. Lawrence Jackson editor-in-chief, Robert Wayne business manager, and Robert J. Trace managing editor. Committee does not unanimously accept Dean Josephine B. Meredith's proposed changes to Metzger Council constitution aimed at elimating fraternity politics in student...

Dickinsonian, October 17, 1935

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A historical pageant written by Dean Josephine B. Meredith is performed, celebrating the 45th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of Allison Memorial Church. The Senate Tribunal outlaws the Sophomore Vigilance Committee, though the committee intends to continue its activities without...

Dickinsonian, October 31, 1935

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The Men's Glee Club and the Women's Choral Group give their first concerts of the academic year at the Homecoming Dinner and Dad's Day event respectively. Dean Josephine Meredith addresses the Pennsylvania Association of Deans of Women at a convention in Harrisburg, the topic of which is "Waste...

Dickinsonian, September 8, 1944

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Mrs. Meredith, Dean of Women, speaks about issues on campus. Debate Squad begins preparations of debate season. College Orchestra takes part in chapel services. Mix up causes freshmen, rather than seniors to get first choice in housing selection.

Dickinsonian, November 15, 1945

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Mrs. Josephine B. Meredith is appointed chairwomen of the social and cultural committee. Aquacade to be held in Gymnasium. Improvements made to theater. Women's Cooperative Association holds elections.

Dickinsonian, September 25, 1948

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New plaque in Old West to commemorate early donors. Professor emerita Josephine Meredith donates collection of books and pictures to college. Class of 1952 sets new enrollment record with 254 students. $192,000 raised in four months to meet goals of Ten Year Building Plan.
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