Dickinsonian, December 5, 1975
Rick Smolan directs gift-giving program at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota.
Rick Smolan directs gift-giving program at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota.
Student Senate conducts meeting to examine the co-ed housing issue. The recently-published American Defense and Detente by Prof. Eugene Rosi receives praise from colleagues. The Commission on the Status of Women at the College makes progress report; decisions during last semester include changing the male-female student ratio to 1:1 and removing references to "men" and "sons" in the Alma Mater. College artists present interpretations of "stuff." Political columnist Milton Viorst to visit campus. Prof.
In his convocation address, Pres. Rubendall has "high hopes" for upcoming school year. Rick Smolan takes photos of orientation. Statistics of new students reveal "diversity of geography and potential." The Environmental Policy Commission takes out ad to outline new recycling program.
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.
An art exhibit by Rick Smolan will be held in the HUB for Freshman Orientation. The Security Office asks students to take steps to help prevent theft. The US Postal Service considers commemorating Old West into a stamp.
Debates on student services and admissions highlight the Senate meeting. A WDCV poll shows Eugene McGovern ahead of Pres. Nixon in student voter replies. Alumnus Stuart Pankin is highlighted as a participant in the upcoming Young Artists-in-Residence week. The Social Hall sees the Great Debate between Nixon and McGovern campus campaign forces. The Story Theatre Troupe is set to debut its Rites of Passage next weekend. Rick Smolan has featured diary entries and photos from his year in Bologna.
The College presents Arts Award to Philadelphia Orchestra. The Senate forms commission to study the Senate Governance's structure. Featured is a short resume of the ROTC program on campus and its credibility therein. Those Hog' Ridin Fools visit Boffo's diner in Chambersburg. Rick Smolan creates a journal-and-photo feature of his time in Bologna. Syd Rab directs The Boys in the Band, a play of "dramatic impact." Mock Convention holds debates on foreign and domestic affairs.
Faculty meeting includes preparation of Bicentennial celebration. College abruptly fires Director of Security Preston McKillip. Dump area on Route 11 to be cleaned up by College. Rick Smolan writes on scuba diving experience. The Munich Chamber Orchestra plays in ATS. Hank Rivoir and Bill Kinderman also perform in ATS. Follies announce cast of Oklahoma! production. The Drug Education Committee holds first training session. President Rubendall hears grievances of Congress of African Students.
Dr. Charles Sellers to publish "A History of Dickinson College." Sylvia Smith is showcased in Crossroads Africa spotlight. Drug Education Program launched. "Those Hog Ridin' Fools" review Rillo's restaurant. Marcel Marceau's performance rated as "flawless." Rick Smolan features photo essay on Mechanicsburg Auction. New York Times writer Tom Wicker praises President Rubendall's "community efforts."
Student Senate makes two corrections to Student Affairs Committee's report on fraternity housing. Faculty approves Colombia Semester Program. Rosemary Ruether to lecture on campus. Marky Bulwinkle to exhibit art at the College. Jewish Community of Carlisle and the College build Succah in celebration of harvest festival. The Hog Ridin' Fools review Elby's restaurant in Lemoyne. Rick Smolan creates photo essay of a day at Hershey Park. Academic Program Committee publishes a series of proposals to "improve the present curriculum." Women's hockey player Sally Ibbeken highlighted.
President Rubendall announces that although pledges for the Ford Foundation Challenge Grant exceed the goal of 6 million dollars, the money has yet to materialize. Elkin Tolliver, Mike Floyd and Ron Lane are arrested as both students and townspeople picket in front of municipal building in controversial racial incident. Dr. Gerald S. Hawkins, dean-designate, is introduced. William Kroll to perform in the Social Hall. William Durden and seven others receive ROTC scholarships. Larry Warner gives talk, "Dickinson: Our Glorious Alma Mater," in Denny Hall.
Student Senate to recommend major constitutional revision due to "inadequacies." Chapel Committee takes retreat to discuss the theme of "Despair." Students participate in Carlisle Racial Relations Workshop. Professor William Dornemann praises Workshop in Letter to the Editor. Pete Tamburro, Jr. sees Students for Democratic Society (SDS) as headed toward "death-wish." Wayne Sunday backs local SDS against charge of violence. IFC passes amended clause on fraternity discrimination. Young Democrats disagree with Coalition of Democratic and Independent Voters over supporting Hubert Humphrey.