Rector Science Complex

Dickinson sues Lebo Engineering, Inc., for unexpected expenses and delays in the construction of the Rector Science Complex. Students travel to Philadelphia for the 23rd Annual Campus Philly College Day. Althouse to open for the Spring semester. Dickinson launches a Rape Advocate Program. Campus Life offers Leadership Boot Camp Sessions. Women's Soccer won an important conference match against Ursinus College. Men's Soccer defeats #3 ranked Swarthmore. Football wins against McDaniel College. Women's Volleyball beats Ursinus.

Spanish Professor Mark Overstreet tenders his resignation abruptly. Rector Science Campus opens for classes after two years under construction. Lupe Fiasco chosen for Fall Concert. Former Dickinson student Patrick McMurphy '07 dies. President Durden calls for drinking age discussion. Althouse becomes home of IB&M and Economics Departments. Adams Hall lounge is renovated.

Seven Dickinsonians receive Fulbright Scholarships while six others opt to Teach for America.  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honors Dickinson for its RecycleMania program.  Dickinson's new dean of admissions Stephanie Balmer prepares to assume her duties.  An overview of the evolution of the construction of the Rector Science Complex is presented.  CBS News correspondent and author Kimberly Dozier lectures Dickinsonians in the Stern Center about her time reporting from the war in Iraq.

Both Carlisle residents and Dickinson students complain about noise levels in Residence Halls and at parties such as a dry one that was recently broken up at the Arts Haüs. President William Durden launches Dickinson's "First in America" capital campaign. Funds from this campaign will go toward faculty development, the Rector Science Complex, strengthening endowment and expanding the scholarship program.

The new safety flag stations installed at crosswalks, while intended to make the community safer, are viewed as a joke. However, other proposed safety measures such as more lighting and blinking signs near crosswalks were denied by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation so the flags must be used. Dickinson is ranked 11th among the top 50 colleges for African Americans as rated by Black Enterprise magazine for its diversity initiatives and the POSSE program. The new Rector Science Complex begins to be constructed, expecting to be finished for the fall of 2008.

The Public Affairs Symposium reveals next year's topic: "No Laughing Matter: Humor in a Complex World." Students lament the demolition of the James Science building, covering the walls with goodbyes and drawings. A new science building will be built in its place while the psychology, geology and environmental sciences will move to the newly renovated Kauffman building. It is revealed that Carlisle's air quality is the 24th worst in the nation.

This issue consists of articles detailing a new writing award, generously donated on behalf of Jean Louise Stellfox '60. Updates on the building of the new science complex. Outline of changes in the class registration process. Student employees raise concern over a suspicious person spotted regularly in the library. Further discussion on the late Pope John Paul II (continued from previous issue). The Volunteer House planned to be removed after the end of term. Alumnus profile on William Mueller '73. A detailed biographical sketch on Betty Gibson, a Housecleaner for Facilities Management.

This issue includes articles on the Dickinson College Democrats, and their organizing of a conference to discuss the future of American politics. Results of a recent bomb threat by a student. Plans for the new science building continue to be discussed. Reaction to the unveiling of the new Trout Gallery exhibit entitled, "Woodcuts to Wrapping Paper: Concepts of Originality in Contemporary Prints." Spotlight on the Keystones (Club). Alumnus profile on Stephen Gianetti '73. Women's basketball defeats Franklin & Marshall and secures a spot in the Centennial Conference.

This issue includes articles on the 2004 national campaign for President, where students debate the political philosophies of the candidates, John Kerry and George W. Bush. The social media website, Facebook invades the College campus. Further discussion regarding Michael Moore's refusal to reschedule his lecture at Dickinson. Controversy over College shirts bearing the phrase, "Go Hard Big Dick." The Student Senate passes a resolution to begin a nightly shuttle service to off-campus housing.

Plans for new science building begun. Male/Female student ratio discussed. 200 year anniversary of Old West. Mermaid Players stage new show. Alumni Weekend advertised. Alcohol on campus discussed at Town Meeting. George Lipsitz speaks about American culture. David Kaczynski discusses family struggle with brother Ted Kaczynski's trial in campus lecture.