Nisbet, Charles

Dr. Hannan, Week of Prayer speaker, extends his stay at Dickinson at the students' requests.  A book of Rev. Charles Nisbet's handwritten speeches and lectures is discovered.

Nisbet memorial ceremony is held. Freshmen defeat Sophomores in tug-of-war. The program for May Day is announced. An honor system is proposed.

A letter written in 1790 by then college president Dr. Charles Nisbet of Scotland recounts his distaste for American society, remarking that "People have as little Patriotism as Religion, & many concurred in the Revolution merely to avoid paying their debts."  A speaker from the Young Womens' Christian Temperance Union addresses students, backing the actions of many young ladies to "put down the drink evil."

Members of the Philadelphia Alumni Association attend a dinner in Essington, Pa.  The college proposes to observe William Penn Memorial day on April 25, 225 years to the day after the granting of "the frame of government to Pennsylvania."  Dickinson is visited by Edward A. Nisbet, a lineal descendant of the college's first president, Dr. Charles Nisbet.

Faculty and students organize procession to Charles Nisbet's grave.

Exhibition in Dickinsoniana Room of Bosler Hall examines Dr. Charles Nisbet's life at Dickinson. Frank Abrams, chairman of Board of Directors for Standard Oil, spoke about the importance of a liberal arts education in chapel. Works by Nicholas Moucharniak to be displayed in Bosler.

The Mermaid Players open a new season with The Front Page. An overview of C. DeLores Tucker's speech at last week's symposium "Voices of Today's Women" is presented. A lecture on Charles Nisbet is given by Prof. William Bowden. To be held in conjunction with the College's Bicentennial Celebration is a "Classics in America" English symposium. Dr. Susan Vogel speaks on sex-role stereotypes at the "Voices" symposium. Last Saturday's Randy Newman concert is deemed a success.

Student Senate requires treasurer for all college organizations. C. Delores Tucker is to headline next weekend's "Voice of Today's Women" seminar. Mary Ames Raffensperger also plans to speak. Prof. William Bowden is to present a Spahr lecture on Charles Nisbet.

At the Founders Convocation of the College's 200th Anniversary, Sen. Richard Schweiker delivers an address praising the College's educational tradition. College holds a symposium entitled "Voice of Today's Woman". PPG Industries Foundation provides a grant to support March's "Science for Survival" symposium. Phi Epsilon Pi wins the Bijur Cup scholastic trophy. Pres. Rubendall helps open the Charles Nisbet Campus. The Campus opening brings forty-eight descendants of Nisbet. An art exhibit entitled "Realism and Surrealism" is set to open in the HUB.

College manages Florence Jones Reineman Wildlife Sanctuary. Prof. Mulford Sibley speaks on liberal education and politics in the kick-off of the College's Politics and Education Series. 140 students sign up for "Students for Nixon" group. Meanwhile, an "intensive effort is underway to identify potential McGovern supporters." The Charles Nisbet section of campus is set to be officially dedicated. Sen. Richard Schweiker and Dr. Martin Meyerson are to speak at Founders Day. The PATH program is launched by the Counseling Center to help students discover post-graduate possibilities.