The new men's dormitory will be named after James Henry Morgan, three-time president of Dickinson and "savior of the college". In days before Christmas break, there was a contest held to see which class could donate the most dolls to give to prisoners' children in New York City. The sophomore...
Union Philosophical Society debates the need for an honor code at Dickinson. The speakers for Religion-In-Life Week are all set up and so is a tentative schedule. This is an important event to most of the campus. Various musical acts from jazz bands to singers will be coming to campus.
A time capsule is laid in the corner stone of Morgan Hall as it is being built. Classes are let out early for this ceremonious occasion. An anonymous organization donates $50,000 to the building of a new student activities center. Women's fraternities Chi Omega, Zeta Tau Alpha, Phi Mu and Pi...
Dickinson College and Dickinson Law School have developed a combined elective program to allow students who may be interested in pursuing law, but aren’t certain, to take some classes. This way they will not have to pay for graduate school if they decide the career is not for them. New study...
The cornerstone of Morgan Hall is laid with items inside of it: "History of Dickinson College" by Dr. James Henry Morgan, a Dickinsonian, a college catalogue, a Microcosm, a copy of the alumni journal, a "D" book, student roster, Viewbook, Carlisle Sentinel and a folder from the Carlisle Chamber...
"Bachelors Bend," a production by the Dickinson Follies opens tonight at the Carlisle High School auditorium. The Alumni Committee and the Faculty Fraternity Relations Committee are meeting to discuss potential changes to the fraternity system at Dickinson. A computing laboratory is being opened...
George Shuman will be serving on a committee that will evaluate Finch University in New York and determine whether it is a credible institution. He describes this as being an honor to both himself and Dickinson. Students have the opportunity to study in Spain, Iran or Italy with new fellowships...
In conjunction with Religion in Life Week, the Mermaid Players are presenting a mortality play called "Everyman." There will be a trip for political science students to Washington DC. The French Club will be taking a trip to Philadelphia to see an opera; all interested parties are invited....
The Drinkinsonian, the annual spoof edition of the paper, offers a satirical look at college groups and individuals.
An honor code will be introduced to new freshmen starting next semester as requested by many students. Methodist churches of the Central Pennsylvania Conference will observe college day, meaning that they will focus on the idea of Christian Education. Students and faculty of Dickinson will go...
The Sociology department adds a new class in group dynamics and a new professor from the field of social work. A meeting of the Faculty-Student Curriculum Committee is held to discuss the possibility of requiring graduating seniors to take the Graduate Record Examination, a test required by many...
Dr. Milton Eddy of the biology department retires at the age of seventy. He is known for his work with identification through hair specimens. Murray Eckell, a junior on the Washington Semester, testifies before the United States Senate's Subcommittee on Charter Review and states his opinions on...
The psychology department is conducting experiments regarding motivation in rats. Dickinson is one of the only schools in the country to be doing this, making them a pioneer in the field. The Student-Faculty Curriculum Committee determined that the Graduate Record Examination will not be...
Sixteen Dickinson seniors will be commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Army Reserves. Eight honorary diplomas will be awarded at graduation, three of whom are Dickinson graduates from previous years. The Cultural Affairs Committee sites a successful year with many speakers and...
Morgan Hall opens for first-year males. Highest first-year enrollment to date includes 90 women out of 282 first-years. The Mermaid Players perform first operetta.
The Aquatic Club chooses a French theme for the fall production. After a year the Doll Dance returns to campus to collect dolls for children in New York State. School spirit critiqued. as Dickinson football prepares to play Franklin and Marshall, hoping to win for the first time in 30 years.
Helen Siegl is featured in an exhibition in Bosler Hall. 66 Students to visit the United Nations for the tenth session of the General Assembly. Franklin and Marshall beats the Dickinson football team in the final half of the game, for the thirty-first straight year.
Parents' Weekend Issue. First Cultural Affairs event to take place, featuring various performances by authors such as Sandberg and Shakespeare. For the first time, Orientation programming extends past the first week of classes. Elisabeth Bowen to speak on campus.
Sauter-Finegan Orchestra selected for Winter Ball entertainment; Maynard McKissick and Orchestra has been selected to play the Homecoming Dance. Zeta Tau Alpha celebrate Founders' Day with a luncheon. Inter-fraternity football is considered in terms of its possible negative affects on the...
Ogden Nash, Edward R Murrow, and Margaret Bourke-White announced as guests of upcoming programs sponsored by the Committee on Cultural Affairs. Dr Clyde Wildman, Visiting Professor of English Bible, died. Sophomore class claims victory in the inter-class hockey tournament. Kappa Sigma wins Inter...
Merger of Hornbook and Literary Bulletin urged. Homecoming plans advertised; plans include Morgan Hall Dedication, football game against Johns Hopkins, dance, and alumni lunch. Bruce Catton to receive honorary Doctor of Letters in November and give convocation address. Mermaid Players announce "...
Christian Service Team travels to local churches. Music programs for the remainder of the year are announced; new programs under the direction of Paul Smith, who takes over program organization from students. Private Stan Singer continues occasional column, discussing different people he...
Iva Kitchell to perform at Carlisle High School. Debate Team places second at tournament at Muhlenberg. Debate over the Social Rules on campus occurs.
Holiday Issue. Ogden Nash to appear on campus. The Ford Foundation donates over $400,000 to the college to help raise teachers' salaries. Sauter-Finegan Orchestra to play Mid-Winter Ball. The Board of Trustees speaks on Social Rule revision and leaves policy enforcement to President Edel.
