Artist Joseph Sherly Sheppard will join faculty as artist-in-residence. Death of Professor Fink announced. Honor dorm opening for senior girls in Biddle House.
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1956
Sauter-Finegan to be featured at Mid-Winter Dance; nominations for Mid-Winter Queen announced. Graduate Record Exams required of all seniors.
An adult class in uranium is to be offered for the first time at a liberal arts school. American Chamber Orchestra to perform. Tickets go on sale for spring Mermaid Player production, "The Male Animal." Psychology class creates list of main problems at Dickinson, based on survey.
More information on Mermaid Players' production of "The Male Animal" given. Dr. McDonald appointed to biology department. Tuition to be increased by $50 annually. Swimming team continues excellent season.
Allison Methodist awards building contract for new church to be built on Benjamin Rush campus. D-book to be revised. The Mermaid Players' "The Male Animal," dealing with the Red Scare, reviewed. Swimming Team has first winning season, coming in second to Gettysburg. Photography competition to be...
Economics professor LaVallee questioned by the House Un-American Activities Committee, sparking comment on the Fifth Amendment. Detler Bronk to receive Priestley Award. Losing season of basketball recapped.
Dickinson Follies to perform "Jamaican Jaunt." Norwegian exchange student Gaute Gregusson discusses his experiences at Dickinson the year before. Students complain over lack of faculty attendance at athletics-backed chapels. Swimming Team has first season where they won more than they lost in 23...
Librarian May Morris retires. The third annual military ball to be held; Andy Angellucci to play dance. 1956 Microcosm to be released in May; additions introduced in previous volume kept. Faculty take steps to stop student hazing. Professor LaVallee suspended because of current situation related...
Faculty passes motion to abolish discriminatory clauses from school organizations' charters. Opera singer Marquita Moll to sing at Annual Founder's Day concert. Debate Team continues impressive victory streak, securing a trophy at the University of Duquesne's tournament. Life Photographer...
The annual spoof issue, The Drinkinsonian, tackles various aspects of college life in a satirical manner.
New art exhibit features works from The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. Board of Trustees hearing on the LaVallee situation commences in Harrisburg. Professor James Carson joins History Department.
The Blackburn Twins to perform at Chapel and annual Mermaid Players recognition dinner. Commons Club works to improve honor system. National Student Association commendation in support of student action in favor of Professor LaVallee is reprinted. Tennis team remains undefeated.
The Mike Pedicin Sextet to play jazz concert. New Honor Code to come to vote. Romance languages professor Ferdinando Maurino to leave after eight years. Parents Advisory Council to present Appreciation Fund at second annual meeting. Public Opinion Poll results released; students acknowledge...
Dr. William Edel to receive sixth honorary degree from Lebanon Valley College. Student Senate accomplishments highlighted, including joining the National Student Association.
English Professor Bertram Davis reappointed with tenure. Professor William Bowden appointed new faculty advisor of The Dickinsonian. Colin Jackson, a lawyer practicing in London, gives a lecture titled "Report on Asia 1956." Details on upcoming address by Professor John Pflaum to the...
President William W. Edel appoints a committee to organize the Danforth Fund to improve religious activities on campus. Female students move to form a women's group. Dickinson students invited to attend a senatorial and presidential debate at the Dickinson Law School. Norman Cousins, editor of...
Girls are encouraged to take the initiative in inviting boys to the events of Panhellenic Weekend. The first Student Leader Training Conference for leaders on the Dickinson campus to be held at Camp Michaux; sponsored by the Student Senate. Dr. William Bell Dinsmoor, a professor of archeology of...
The Student Senate moves to increase its membership. A testimonial to Miss May Morris, recently retired librarian of Dickinson College, to be held. Dickinson finally bipartisan with the forming of College Democrats - College Republicans plan to a rally. Dr. Horace Rogers of the Chemistry...
This issue contains articles that outline the events and activities to take place over Homecoming Weekend. A tribute to Dickinson alum Dr. Gilbert Malcolm. Theta Chi leads the inter-fraternity football league. Mike Auaahian, a freshman from Tehran, Iran, spoke to the students of Mechanicsburg...
First Dickinson College Faculty-Student Religious Leaders' Retreat to occur at the Allenberry. Report on the Student Leadership Conference. The Cultural Affairs Committee sponsors a concert by the National Symphony Orchestra. Discussion of the College recently joining the United States National...
President Edel approves the existence of the Biddle House, an 'Honor Dorm' where students are allowed to follow less strict regulations. Discussion of President Edel's release of a ten-year report on Dickinson College. Organization of the Religion-In-Life Week program. The Student Senate...
The College announces its admission of three Hungarian students, with their expenses to be provided by the College and student organizations. The Mermaid Players' "Two Blind Mice" opens their theater season. Dickinson Psychology Club - the Psi Psi Club - recently formed.
The College shares plans to open a nature laboratory. Dickinson presents a television series over a Harrisburg channel. The Wheel and Chain offers a book trading service. Mildred Herrick serves as the College's guest librarian. The Dickinsonian begins a contest for students to write a caption...
