Rush, Benjamin

Author and political activist, Jonathan Kozol speaks in ATS. Dickinson develops graduate partnerships. The Trout Gallery unveils a famous Benjamin Rush portrait. Dickinson hosts large discussion on coverage of legal courts. Jive Turkeys win the Tenth Annual JiveFest. Students march for Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender rights. Women's Soccer defeats Juniata. Cross Country performs well at DeSales Invitational.

Agreement between Faculty and Senate is revised. The Navy League's campaign to educate college men about national defense is discussed. Literary columns published on Benjamin Rush and John Dickinson.

The Dickinson Combined Musical Clubs performed at the Chambersburg Opera House and were well received.  William D. Robinson'08 is elected Captain of the Track team.  An article extolling Benjamin Rush is published in this issue.

According to research of Vassar professor, Benjamin Rush was forerunner to French in system of autosuggestion. Basketball team defeats Penn, breaking their six game winning streak. Extension Board to run annual campaign for funds to support continuing work in China. Thieves rob Theta Chi fraternity over winter holiday. Dramatic Club performs first of a series of programs planned for the remainder of the year. Spotlight on Raymond R. Brewer, representative of the College in China. Major changes to occur in the provisions governing the Dickinsonian.

Three students, Edward E. Knauss, Leon M. Robinson, and Robert H.

Freshman Miss "Ricky" McCoid is selected to represent Dickinson College in the Esquire Calendar Contest. Mrs. Helen Woods speaks at chapel about traditions in the United States. The Social Committee presents plans for a snack bar to President Edel. Dr. Whitfield J. Bell, Jr. gives a speech at chapel about Dr. Benjamin Rush. Dickinson Football defeats Ursinus.

Rick Smolan will present an Art Exhibit in the HUB for Freshman Orientation. Papers of Rush, Priestley, and Buchanan rest in the College's Mae Morris Room.

The Commission on the Status of Women meets to prepare for the visit of Sheilah Tobias. "Multi-talented" Geoffrey Holder will perform in ATS. Student Senate adopts the Kern Open-Housing Resolution. The Greater Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce pays bicentennial tribute to the College during its annual meeting. William Dornemann has been invited to speak at the University of Kentucky. A HUB art exhibit showcases Abstract Expressionism. Students are to stage Kurt Vonnegut's Happy Birthday, Wanda June. Librarian Yates Forbis announces the end of the library fine system.

Students demonstrate in front of President Rubendall's house concerning the faculty decision to forbid any rushing activities and, more broadly, the movement for greater student privileges. Another demonstration, begun over the architecture controversy sparked by Professor John Cutler's October 28th editorial, meets with President Rubendall and leads to satisfactory results for both students and President. After a two-hour meeting following the demonstration, the President agrees to all four proposals set forth by the Committee for Better Architecture.

Dr. W. Wright Kirk selected as Chairman ad interim of Department of Modern Languages. Evaluation to be conducted by University Senate of the Methodist Church. Josiah Kline leaves an undisclosed amount of money to the college. Debate begins over relocation of Rush statue. Student protests result in better food and service. Dr. George Cressy to discuss the strength of Russia. IFC and President Rubendall discuss fraternity academic achievement and ways to improve it. Lacrosse to be informaly reinstated for Spring 1962. Swim season forecast looks good.