Provost Neil Weissman reassigns provost duties in order to serve as the interim president of the college, the community reacts with mixed emotions to Nancy Roseman's announcement of resignation, the Office of Admissions must explain the resignation to prospective students, and renowned author Edwidge Danticat brings text to life in her Stellfox Residency.
Members the Class of 2005 bid goodbye. Discussion of upcoming Commencement speaker, Ed Rendell, Governor of Pennsylvania. Scheduled to leave after his one-year visit, the American Council on Education Fellow, Dr. Michael Brown reflects. Visiting Professor Lichtman leaves Dickinson College to teach at the University of Vermont in the Fall. Fulbright scholars listed and described. Farewells from the Administration: President William G. Durden, Provost Neil Weissman, and Senior Associate Dean of Students Michael Malone. Dickinson Senior Athletic Achievements mentioned.
The State of Pennsylvania and Dickinson college enact new alcohol policies. Summer renovations of Holland-Union Building. Leslie Poolman, Janet Cox, and Judy Bennett join faculty. Neil Weissman becomes dean. Select Committee formed to examine effect of Greek Life on campus life. Francis Crick given Priestley medallion. Faculty Club is investigated for defying state alcohol law. Administration creates policy of overseeing parties involving alcohol. Gary Delena performs. Students participate in Russian Immersion Program.
Prof. Daniel Bechtel retires. Raven's Claw to tap 100th class on Old Stone Steps. Prof. Neil Weissman appointed Director of Clarke Center. Morgan Lecture delivered by Paul Fussell. College prepares for composer Lalo Schifrin's arrival. Administrator Charles Seller retires. Model UN group forms. Looking Glass Theatre seeks to "promote diversity" through orientation skits.
The Faculty Committee on Personnel redesigns student course evaluations, focusing on gaining both quantitative and qualitative information from students. Library criticized as missing the mark on collection breadth and availability, facility design. Union Station to feature pizza-making option; Food Service hopes to compete with local pizzerias. Dangers of stress profiled, along with de-stressing tips. East Asian Studies Major established, Neil B. Weissman and Harry D. Krebs interviewed. Summer courses offered in England, focus is on History of England and English theater.
The library bans smoking in the basement and throughout the rest of the building. Phi Delta Theta fraternity will appear before the Social Violations Hearing Board for a food fight that took place recently. The Arts House will present a student-run production called, "The Good Doctor." The Swim Team continues towards success and the Middle Atlantic Conference. Professor and chairman of the Academic Standards Committee Neil Weissman debunks some of the myths surrounding off-campus study as they work towards new standards.
Professor Neil B. Weissman, assistant professor of history, has now become the new pre-law advisor. An all-College referendum has been called upon by Student Senate to let the students decide whether or not to keep the closed cafeteria policy. Candidates for the Student Senate elections are featured. Ice Hockey continues to do well during their season.
The school will throw its first annual McKenney Cotillion all-college party for summer school students. Nancy L. Winkleman is appointed director of publications and is the first woman named to that position. The first step in renovations of the dining hall begin with the laying of new carpeting. President Banks will address senior officers at the U.S. Army War College as the first guest lecturer of the year.