Dickinsonian Newspaper

1964


Dickinsonian, January 20, 1964

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Chuck Libby named new editor-in-chief of Dickinsonian. Professor Joseph Schiffman chosen to be director of first American Studies Research Center in India. Committee formed by members of Board of Trustees, Alumni Council, faculty and students to discuss campus issues. R.J. Salomon, exchange...

Dickinsonian, February 14, 1964

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Student Senate election campaigns under way with Larry Bayley, Paul Burtner and Angelo Romeo running for president. Tighter security introduced in the library as a checkpoint is set up. Bo Didley to perform for Valentine's Day. Lewis Fulton, national field director for Young Americans for...

Dickinsonian, February 21, 1964

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91 students named to Scholars' List. Paul Burtner wins student Senate presidency. Members of Carlisle NAACP and Faith and Society meet to discuss issues related to both groups. Discussions on possible cigarette ban to take place. Exchange student Artur Lambo discusses the situation in his home...

Dickinsonian, February 28, 1964

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Carol Sue Dry and Barry Warren chosen to participate in summer program Crossroad Africa sponsored by Project Africa. Dr. Isador Rabi named thirteenth winner of Priestley Award. "Measure for Measure" to be presented by the Mermaid Players as spring production beginning March 4th. Concern over...

Dickinsonian, March 9, 1964

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New endowment fund established for teaching humanities and social sciences. Faculty to hold closed meeting to determine whether the college should adopt the 5-5-4-4 system. IFC abandons idea of early rush as a solution to quadrangle housing problem. Al Markizon to run for chairman of the Model...

Dickinsonian, March 13, 1964

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Annual Priestley Day discussed. Musicians Anton Kuerti and Michael Tree to perform. President Howard Rubendall praises Dickinson Endowment Fund. Speaker H. L. Buurman of the Information Service of South Africa defends apartheid. Henry Steele Commager and William T.R. Fox to speak. Dr. Donald...

Dickinsonian, March 20, 1964

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Faculty approves "5-5-4-4" curriculum revision. James Brown to perform at Spring Social. Public Affairs Symposium to be held. Students debate U.S.-Vietnam relations. Anthropology and Sociology Club created. Sororities and fraternities focus attention on discrimination. Professors Merle F....

Dickinsonian, April 24, 1964

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Dean Samuel Magill explains faculty's adopted academic revisions. Eta Sigma Phi established. "The Mikado" to be performed. New Student Center is discussed. Singleton Sheaffer hired as security officer. WDCV begins FM broadcasting, is admitted to Intercollegiate Broadcasting System; station...

Dickinsonian, May 1, 1964

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Dean of Women Barbara Wishmeyer announces student counselor positions. Women vote toward establishing dormitory honor code. Dr. John E. Benson announced as chairman of chemistry department. Henry Whitman appointed Associate Dean of Admissions. Student Senate rewrites constitution. Baseball team...

Dickinsonian, May 8, 1964

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Eight juniors chosen for outstanding leadership by Omicron Delta Kappa. Project announced for college to raise $22 million by 1973. Endowment Fund receives national attention. Nine professors granted Sabbatical leaves. Baseball team falls to Western Maryland. Tennis team upsets Franklin and...

Dickinsonian, May 15, 1964

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Inter-fraternity Council writes rules to be enforced next semester. Pi Delta Epsilon initiates 8 members. Three seniors - Virginia Compton, Keith Cohick and Susie Teller - admitted to Peace Corps. Students praise study plan but criticize restricted electives of recent academic revisions. Physics...

Drinkinsonian, May 22, 1964

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The annual spoof issue, The Drinkinsonian, tackles various aspects of college life in a satirical manner.

Dickinsonian, June 5, 1964

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Faculty determines year-end awards; Phi Beta Kappa announces awards. Donation drive to Philander-Smith College yields 400 books. Debriefing of IFC weekend as seen from Drayer Hall girls. Publicity promotes college endowment fund. It is announced that 90 graduating seniors plan to continue school...

Dickinsonian, September 18, 1964

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College President Howard L. Rubendall opens 1964-1965 academic year at 192nd opening convocation. The complete text of his address is included in this issue. New student center opens. Students are "amazed" despite incomplete facilities. Rush regulations are reviewed. The freshman class is the...

Dickinsonian, October 2, 1964

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In this issue, changes in Student Union rules are announced. Three students-Billie Brenn, Barry Warren, and Carol Sue Dry spent eight weeks this past summer as part of Project Africa. IFC holds weekend workshop. Cultural Affairs program to begin season with a chamber music program. Students hold...

Dickinsonian, October 9, 1964

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Twenty foreign students are welcomed and interviewed in this issue. Food service problems are discussed; a Dining Room Committee is formed. Award winning Russian film "A Summer to Remember" is screened at Bosler Hall. Professor Ferdinanco Maurino to give a series of lectures on Spain. Young...

Dickinsonian, October 16, 1964

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Homecoming plans are announced, including a jazz concert. A public affairs symposium is planned for the spring, with the forum topic of "The Urbanization of the Country." A jazz mass is planned in the union's theater. The Mermaid Players will present "Our Town." Dr. Vytautas Kavolis is appointed...

Dickinsonian, October 23, 1964

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James Farmer, national director of the Congress of Racial Equality, will speak October 29th. Events of homecoming are reported. Betty Kay Griesemer crowned Homecoming Queen.In preparation for the upcoming presidential election, a mock election will be held October 29th in the Student Union....

Dickinsonian, October 30, 1964

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This edition reports that the Military Ball and Parents' Day have been scheduled. The Military Ball will have an international theme. The Mermaid Players production of "Our Town" is reviewed. In the Mock Election, Johnson scored 66% of the vote to Goldwater's 34%. IFC pledges $150 to the...

Dickinsonian, November 6, 1964

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Mermaid Players present Thornton Wilder's "Our Town". Female students collect donations in fraternities and male dorms for the Dickinson Endowment Fund for the Teaching of the Humanities and Social Sciences. Four juniors will study in Washington D.C. for spring semester in conjunction with...

Dickinsonian, November 13, 1964

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John Ciardi to visit and give lecture on poetry. Establishment of International Studies Center in Italy under direction of Prof. K. Robert Nilsson approved. Seven members of faculty tapped by Alpha Psi Omega. Faculty Arthur Murray themed talent show planned. Dickinson College Chorale presents "...

Dickinsonian, November 20, 1964

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Conway Hall independents create social privileges dorm council. New Biology building to be built on old Kappa Sigma house site. Phi Beta Kappa plan faculty forums. IFC establishes individual house libraries. Physicist Walter C. Michels to receive Glover Medal. Plaque honoring "Uncle" Noah...

Dickinsonian, December 11, 1964

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Students Committee for Better Architecture discuss new library with builders. Trustees to vote on voluntary worship program. Harmonic groups prepare Christmas performances. CORE silently pickets barber shop for equality. Dissatisfaction with Althouse architecture. John Lennon novel review. Dr....
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