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Dickinsonian, November 7, 1919

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Football loses to Gettysburg.  List of fraternity pledges.  French Club forms.  Board of Trustees recognizes President Morgan's financial accomplishments and pledges both to continue these and to convert the old chapel into Memorial Hall.

Dickinsonian, February 13, 1920

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Construction continues on Memorial Hall.  Flu outbreak wanes. 

Dickinsonian, June 4, 1921

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A tablet honoring the 810 Dickinsonian World War I veterans is unveiled, as are plans to build Memorial Hall inside of Old West. Bishop Ernest Richardson is announced as the speaker for the Hall's dedication service. Bishop Charles Burns and former president George L. Reed are announced as...

Dickinsonian, October 6, 1938

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The All-College Social Body plans a series of events for the coming year, including a Dad's Day, a barn dance, and an open house.  President Corson announces the new  heads of ten committees.  Judge Karl Richards is selected as speaker for the annual Homecoming chapel service.  Dale O. Hartzell...

Dickinsonian, February 14, 1958

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This edition of the paper discusses the upcoming end of Fraternity Rush, particularly the limited nature of women's fraternities on campus. Dr. Edgar M. Finck will be officially installed as the very first Henry Ford Professor of Education. Dr. Ralph Ketcham of the University of Chicago gave a...

Dickinsonian, March 10, 1967

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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...

Dickinsonian, October 4, 1967

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Three separate incidents involving violence directed against Dickinson students and personnel by local Carlisle youths occurred over the past week, resulting in new security precautions taken by Dickinson campus police, including a second patrolman for the night guard and two way radios for...

Dickinsonian, October 13, 1967

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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...

Dickinsonian, March 15, 1968

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The Agency for International Development held an interview with President Rubendall and Editor-in-Chief of the Dickinsonian David Totaro, during which Totaro was allowed to see the inside of the "White Building" next to South Campus. AID confirmed that the building was being used as a safe house...

Dickinsonian, May 3, 1968

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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...

Dickinsonian, September 24, 1971

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Student Affairs Committee conducts open hearing on alternative solutions to housing problem. College Church plans to "experiment" in both its liturgy and rituals. Froelich Rainey to speak on Sybaris in Memorial Hall. An upcoming symposium will dedicate Florence Jones Reineman Wildlife Sanctuary...

Dickinsonian, April 28, 1972

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Sen. Fred Harris is to speak at the College's mock presidential convention. Sen. Jacob Javits is to deliver the Commencement address. In Memorial Hall, the Morgan Lecture in Classical Languages and Education is given by Prof. Saul Levin. The Academic Program Committee composes a final resolution...

Dickinsonian, October 26, 1973

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Prof. Joseph Kelley of Dickinson's Law School speaks at a mini-symposium on impeachment. Faculty favors the 4-J-4 calendar system in a discussion with the Academic Program Committee. WDCV begins FM broadcasting as it reprograms its format; Pres. Rubendall is to dedicate the station in upcoming...

Dickinsonian, November 2, 1973

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Pres. Rubendall receives the U.S. Army's Outstanding Civilian Service Medal. A lecture on the history of American warfare is given by Prof. Russell Weigley in Old West. College Debaters dual with Princeton Debaters on the topic "Sex and Watergate." The English Sinfonia perform in ATS.

Dickinsonian, October 31, 1975

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Due to age, Denny Hall undergoes repairs. Amado Quartet to appear in Cultural Affairs program. Former US Pres. Assistant James Califino, Jr. speaks at the Presidency's Sixth Annual Leadership Symposium. In Memorial Hall, Hugh Seidman is to open Poetry Series. Jimmy Buffet and Roger McGuinn's...

Dickinsonian, March 11, 1976

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A Senate meeting resolution inches students closer to input on tenure. "Friends of the College Library" program begins. John Kemeny receives Joseph Priestley Award. "Eating Out" reviews the Allenberry and Embers restaurants, finding them both disappointing. Mary Baron reads poetry in Memorial...

Dickinsonian, March 10, 1977

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New senate officers, Steve Bartolett, Ernie Klipfel, and Kathy Kunkel, were inducted at a ceremony in Memorial Hall. A new tenure system has gone into effect, awarding tenure to professors on the basis of the "quality" of the individual. The women's basketball team ends its season with a 5-7...

Dickinsonian, April 17, 1980

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Omicron Delta Kappa and Blue Hats tap members. Junior Scott Mumma awarded the Presidential Scholarship by President Samuel A. Banks. Junior Bill Hill III receives 1902 Award. Alpha Chi Rho and Sigma Alpha Epsilon organize a 24-hour marathon volleyball game to raise money for UNICEF. Ted Kennedy...

Dickinsonian, March 16, 1995

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Haitian art exhibit on display in Trout Gallery. Gen. David Meade, Hon. Sylvia Rambo, and Robert Waidner receive honorary degrees. Poet Debra Allberry speaks in Memorial Hall. Pres. Fritschler receives distinguished alumnus award from alma mater Union College. Veganism and vegetarianism...

Dickinsonian, April 6, 1995

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Investigation into election violation postpones Senate elections. Pres. Fritschler and others field questions at Town Meeting. Common Hour lecturer Paula Gregory discusses genetic research. Writers Ana Castillo, Helena Maria Viramontes, and Roberta Fernandez to participate in symposium on Latina...

Dickinsonian, February 11, 1999

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Republican governor of New Jersey Christine Todd Whitman to speak at Commencement. Upperclassmen booted to quads next year. Faculty set to battle it out over curriculum reform plans. Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter to open 36th annual PAS on Sunday evening, in spite of the withdrawal of...

Dickinsonian, March 11, 1999

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College hikes up 1999-2000 fees by almost four percent to $29,400. Faculty: 'Truly Living' physical education requirement truly dead. Rush recipients no longer forced to meet minimum GPA. Student Senate calls for candidates to run for more offices. Senate members explore options for honor code....
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