Dean Samuel Magill explains faculty's adopted academic revisions. Eta Sigma Phi established. "The Mikado" to be performed. New Student Center is discussed. Singleton Sheaffer hired as security officer. WDCV begins FM broadcasting, is admitted to Intercollegiate Broadcasting System; station...
College President Howard L. Rubendall opens 1964-1965 academic year at 192nd opening convocation. The complete text of his address is included in this issue. New student center opens. Students are "amazed" despite incomplete facilities. Rush regulations are reviewed. The freshman class is the...
James Farmer, national director of the Congress of Racial Equality, will speak October 29th. Events of homecoming are reported. Betty Kay Griesemer crowned Homecoming Queen.In preparation for the upcoming presidential election, a mock election will be held October 29th in the Student Union....
Susan Jagiello is made the new editor-in-chief of the Dickinsonian. Three students tapped by Omicron Delta Kappa for their outstanding contributions to the college. Fifteen students to study in Bologna. "Urbanization in the American Society" to be the theme for Dickinson's second Public Affairs...
Major Changes in curriculum especially in Contemporary Science and seminars. Mermaid Players present "The Devil's Disciple". Student Senate election results. Dickinson garnered "Highly Selective" in Admissions rating. Robert L. Short to speak in chapel. Prof. Windan Phogbound announces...
Prof. Joseph H. Schiffman receives Fullbright to teach at University of Bordeaux. Charles Abrams speaks at Public Affairs Symposium. Fine Arts Festival features Gershwin Operetta "Of Thee I Sing". College to appear on the General Electric College Bowl. Dionne Warwick to appear in College Union....
Fine Arts Festival includes Mermaid Players production of "The Divine Comedy", Faculty present "Of Thee I sing". Pres. Rubendall turns ground for construction of new Biology building. Freshman and upperclass counselors announced. Arts Festival shows two films by Sergei Eisenstein. History of...
Interfraternity Weekend to showcase Higwaymen and Orlons; Skull & Key initiates to be selected. Orientation Leaders announced. Hiram Haydn to speak. Editorial updates issues raised by Dickinsonian, including course system transition, critique of Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, and...
Mermaid Players' to perform "Chinese Wall". Student architecture committee reviews Shay Corporation's plan for new dormitories. Upcoming art show in Holland Union Building has social emphasis. Pi Beta Phi to hold sale on handcrafts. Professor Heber Harper returns from sabbatical in Washington, D...
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...
Ben Rascovar assumes editor-in-chief position of Dickinsonian for Fall 1967. Arthur Platt, Executive Assistant to the President, explains both the college finance program and the future increase in tuition. Faculty plans experimental, three-day reading period in May. Vance Packard and Jules...
Viral respiratory infection epidemic hits campus as a record 1000 students visit infirmary. Fraternity rush "certification" by faculty allows fraternities to pledge freshmen. Jeff Baron finishes sculpture for area between Union and new library. Mermaid Players to perform "As You Like It." Dr....
Dr. George Beadle receives Priestley Award. Swim team retains Middle Atlantic Conference College Division title. Four fraternities remain on probation for rush weekend incidents. Keeble College Prof. Nicholas Zernov to speak in Memorial Hall. This summer, Profs. George Allan and Merle Allshouse...
Faculty studies pass-fail proposal further while approving requirement changes. Ronald Turini to perform for Cultural Affairs series. Increased budget expected to benefit campus groups and cultural activities. Student Senate considers change in male dormitory rules. Senate and Food Service meet...
Student Affairs Committee reconsiders rush plan. The reconsideration leads to plan's approval. The Brothers Four headline Spring Weekend festivities. "Open Door" to occupy site in unused Union Basement. Humanities Fund donations total nearly $4000. Prof. Vytautas Kavolis' book "The Social...
James Shepley, chairman of Ford Foundation Challenge Program, announces $500,000 donation to college from Louis Tuvin (Class of '10). Ford Challenge Campaign succeeds in gaining pledges. Faculty acts on pass-fail, planning to enact system in the fall. Prof. William Cage comments on the college's...
The Impressions and Drifters highlight IFC Weekend. Sigma Alpha Epsilon's honor system experiment discussed. Ford Foundation Challenge Program chairman James Shepley announces $200,000 gift from the Sumner Drayer (Class of '02) estate. Prof. George Allan scrutinizes Jan Plan. Newly-opened...
Spahr Library opens for the first time after book walk. Dickinson gears up for approaching parents' weekend. Yom Kippur services are announced, with a schedule of services and an explanation of Yom Kippur included. Vienna Symphony concert series set to begin Friday, October 13th, at Carlisle...
Campus Chest, Dickinson's only charitable organization, opens its funding drive with Luau. The student body prefers a fall delivery of the Microcosm. Faculty Frantics, led by Prof. Henry Yeagley, are scheduled to perform this night. Dickinson is set to host the regional Workshop of the United...
Homecoming schedule presented. The annual military ball is presented by the Dickinson R.O.T.C. Corps of Cadets. The Open Door sponsors a "love-in" dance, an alternative to the military ball. Temple University Orchestra set to play in the Holland Union Building at the invitation of the Student...
The Mermaid Players open "A Man for All Seasons", their first performance of the year. The Dave Brubeck Jazz Quartet is scheduled to play on Friday, Nov. 17, 1967 at the Carlisle Senior High School Gymnasium. David Hagan of the Dickinson College faculty will give a piano recital, Nov. 12 at 3 P....
The fourth annual Derby Day Steal sponsored by Sigma Chi kicked off Parents' weekend. Both East College and Bosler Hall had to put off renovation due to fund shortages. Tom Martin, president of the Student Senate, outlined the challenges that are to be faced by the student representative on a...
New York Times Columnist James B. Reston spoke at commencement. Charges of slander were leveled against Clarke W. Garrett, who reportedly made comments about Larry J. Warner in one of his classes. Gen. Harold K. Johnson is set to address ROTC graduates. David F. Brubaker received the Lindback...
The Board of Trustees announced the chairmen of academic departments, promotions, and tenure extensions. The one hundredth anniversary of the Central PA Conference of United Methodist Churches is set to take place at Dickinson from June 19 through June 23. Jeri Yaverbaum, Co-coordinator of...
The PEER (Program for Enrichment, Education, and Recreation), a program for underprivileged children in the Carlisle community, began Wednesday with movies and field studies. United Phone is set to allow the use of credit cards for long distance calls on campus. The Freshman Colloquium for the...
