Dickinsonian, February 14, 1929

Norwegian explorer Dr. Fridtjof Nansen gives a stirring lecture on Arctic survival.  Students continue to anticipate the arrival of the German "Sea Devil" Count Felix Von Luckner for a lecture on his exploits during World War I.  Selections of German music from C.R.W. Thomas' private collection will feature in Bosler Hall.

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Dickinsonian, February 7, 1929

Reverend Oscar Thomas Olson leads daily prayer at Allison Memorial methodist Episcopal Church for Prayer Week.  Students await a lecture on the subject "Why the Arctic Calls Me" by explorer Dr. Fridtjof Nansen.  Professor C.W. Prettyman addressed the Woman's Club of Carlisle to discuss modern tragedy in theater.

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Dickinsonian, January 24, 1929

Dr. Maurice Hindus gives a speech in the chapel on modern Russian life, extolling the cordiality of townsfolk and the beauty of Siberia.  Italian lecturer Dr. Giovanni Macerata gives a speech exalting "Il Duce" Benito Mussolini as well as Italy's rich history.  A leather jacket fad grips the student body.  William "Bill" Angle is selected as the football team's captain-elect at the team's banquet in the Molly Pitcher Hotel.

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Dickinsonian, January 10, 1929

An outbreak of influenza requires that the college open Conway Hall for the treatment of incapacitated students under the guidance of head nurse Catherine Guise.  Former professor Hazel Jane Bullock describes her adventures in Spain, having witnessed Spanish theatre and a bullfight in Madrid.  Thirteen Hundred Fans pack the newly completed Alumni Gymnasium for a basketball game against University of Pennsylvania.  A sign reading "Positively No Smoking" is posted in the coed dorm Old West.

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