Women's Center

Antonio Banderas to visit the college. Distant connection found between Justice Gabriel Duvall, who funded the construction of Old West, and President Barack Obama. Petition for sexual orientation to be added to Dickinson's non-discrimination policy. Delta Sigma Phi and Delta Sigma Theta hold a fundraiser in Old West. Third Degree Steppers win at Apollo Night. Susannah Barlow becomes the Women's Center director. The Department of Theatre and Dance will present the Freshmen Plays. Men and Women's cross country teams secure places in the NCAA Divisions III championships.

Partnership with Silas Craft Collegians aims at making campus more diverse. $4 million fund established to benefit students. HIV testing now available on campus. College to offer abroad program in Australia. Fraternities come together at Greek Gala. Filmmaker addresses racism in France. Cogan Fellowship brings alumni to campus. Take Back the Night calls for solidarity. Women's Center rallies to take back the night. On the road with Brest Cassell in Italy. CAB flick American Pie serves up some good eatin'. Ryan Early crowned Mr. Dickinson in Greek competition. DTG fall concert takes off.

Controversy surrounds the Finance Committee's budget for the fraternities and sororities for the 1988-89 school year, and several anonymous threatening letters were sent to members of the Finance Committee. Beta Theta Pi reversed their decision to withdraw from the Inter-Fraternity Council due to conflicts between the fraternity and the council, among other reasons. Freshman Dennis Albertson established a "national service fraternity" called Alpha Phi Omega and will be co-ed and open to both Greeks and Independents.

Admissions is reviewing the minority enrollment, revealing that there are only 12 "Hispanics", 13 "Blacks", and 28 "Asians" at Dickinson. Martin W. Redman, a member of the Class of 1976, was hired as the new director of Residential Life. The Social Violations Hearing Board announced that Phi Delta Theta fraternity was charged and found guilty of disorderly conduct, damage to college property, and violation of rules. The Women's Center works towards becoming established on campus and addresses feminist issues through sponsored events.

Student Immersion programs are currently being developed in Spain, France, and Germany. The Women's Center, at 222 Church Street, will open March 1st to provide lectures and exhibits focused on feminists issues. The Mermaid Players productions of Chamber Music and The Day The Whores Came Out to Play Tennis receive rave reviews. The first artist in residence sponsored by the music department will be Ustad Hamid Hossain--a master Sitarist from Bangladesh, India. The swim team and dive team prepare for their final meets.

Defined as an "alternative to distribution requirements," the Nisbet Scholars Program awaits final faculty approval and will begin with selected members of the class of 1979. Students would be exempt from distribution requirements, but participate in special seminars throughout the freshman year. The Mermaid Players production of Rashomon opens tonight. College librarian Yates Forbis suggests a security system to Student Senate to curb library book theft. The College's first Women's Center will open this week along with a mini-week on feminism.