An extensive piece is written on the merits of Dickinson's missionary program in China, for which the school is raising money. Belles Lettres and the Union Philosophical Society hold their annual Inter-Society Debate, the topic of which is "Should the U.S. Government enact a rigid Japanese...
Lady Anne Azagapatian addresses the College chapel, speaking specifically on the plight of her native Armenia. Student Senate votes to give the honor system a trial run, with many students remaining skeptical. Senate also grapples with logistics for catering the annual all-college banquet, a...
The all-college banquet is announced, although details regarding catering, entertainment, and cost of admission remain unknown. Regardless, it will be the first all-college social event at Dickinson in four years.
Professor H.M. Stephens '92 passes away after a short bout with a serious illness; Professor Edward Mutch is hired to fill the position left vacant by his death. Belles Lettres wins the annual Inter-Society Debate. The All-College banquet is scheduled for February 22, its admission price set at...
The Devereux Players announce a return to the College and a spring performance. Union Philosophical Society elects new officers. Professor F.E. Craver is elected president of the Collegiate Track Association. Craver, along with Professors Prince and Norcross, will also speak at the all-college...
Belles Lettres celebrates its 135-year anniversary. The visitation of a Dutch art lecturer and expert is announced. The previous weekend's All-College Banquet is deemed a success.
Frederick Watson Hannan is announced as the key speaker for Week of Prayer, to take place the next week between March 7 and 12. The Press Club, previously without a meeting place, secures a room in West College. The previous week's performance of "Daniel Druce" by the Devereux Players is lauded...
The basketball team ends their season with a 22-8 victory over Ursinus. Charles F. Underhill reads from "Rip Van Winkle" at chapel. Grades from the first semester are released, with 21 students (about 4%) averaging a 90 or better.
The Dickinsonian changes its methods of selecting managerial staff, requiring that all applicants meet and test with local businessmen to ensure that their bookkeeping and business skills are sharp. The track team holds tryouts.
Mary Buttorff, popular singer, gives a recital with piano accompaniment from William Bretz '21. Bruno Roselli, professor at Vassar and native Florentine, gives a lecture on Italian industry and labor. Profiles on the track and baseball teams, whose seasons open soon, are published. The Y.M.C.A....
The results from the Honor System (then in a trial run) are published: 179 votes in favor, 77 in favor of revising the current system, and 113 against any system whatsoever. A women's athletic association, headquartered in Metzger Hall, is proposed.
Journalist and founding member of the NAACP Hamilton Holt gives a talk defending the League of Nations at chapel. Senate announces that, in light of the lack of support for the Honor System, amendments will be made and proposed to the student body. The Mohler Science Club elects officers. Local...
The program for Founder's Day is announced, including an address by Professor Leon Prince as well as tennis, track, and baseball matches. The program for Commencement is also published. The Union Philosophical Society celebrates its 132nd anniversary.The Dickinsonian selects its new managerial...
The freshmen defeat the sophomores in the annual tug-of-war contest. Former president George L. Reed addresses chapel. Senior Barbara McCrea passes away after a long bout with glandular illness.
Founder's Day celebrations are deemed a great success. Student Senate meets to discuss improving "chapel entertainment," a popular notion among the student body. The Honor System (renamed the "Student Government Examination System") is amended and enters its second trial phase. The freshman...
Fred Holmes '24 wins first prize in the annual Freshman Oratorical Contest. The Dickinsonian attends a meeting of the Intercollegiate Newspaper Association at Gettysburg. The Freshman class votes 168-43 in favor of the Honor System. The Sophomore and Junior classes, Union Philosophical Society,...
The graduating class of Cooper Township High School visits campus. William Baumgarten, newly-hired professor of Bible Studies, tours campus and meets faculty. The recently-formed Women's Athletic Association publishes its bylaws. Belles Lettres elects new officers.
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...
Dr. Noah B. Rosenberger joins the faculty to replace Dr. Landis as head of the math department while he is away. Milton W. Eddy is elected professor of biology. Matriculation. YMCA and YWCA give annual reception for freshmen. Professor William A. Baumgartner joins faculty as Bible professor....
All-college picnic planned. Leon Simonetti ’24 is elected leader of the College Orchestra. Sophomores win annual flag scrap. Football season begins. YWCA begins service project assisting girls in Appalachia. Rushing schedule. Belles Lettres elects officers. Student Senate elects cheer leaders....
All-college picnic is prepared. Phi Mu sets up fund to support sending a delegate to the annual YWCA convention. Ministerial Association elects officers. Press Club elects officers. Metzger Hall obtains a dog named Dickinson Metzger. Kappa Sigma holds annual Fall house party. Sigma Chi holds...
All-college picnic is held. Lutheran students form Lutheran Unit. Press Club elects new members. French Club elects officers. YWCA makes membership drive.
Phi Beta Kappa initiates Chief Justice Robert von Moschzisker at Dickinson. Rushing season begins. Press Club publishes articles advertising Dickinson. YWCA installs new members. Phi Kappa Sigma holds founders’ day dance.
Foreign Students Fund Society holds convention at Dickinson under the leadership of the YWCA. Professor C. E. Smith to instruct the college orchestra. Freshman class elects permanent officers. Student Senate organizes parade to precede football game against Gettysburg. Pi Beta Phi alumnae of...
Football loses to Gettysburg. Student Friendship Fund holds convention at Dickinson. Rushing season ends and bids are released.
