1965

The Public Affairs Symposium will be on the controversial topic of "The New Morality." Jazz trumpet player Maynard Ferguson will play at the Mid-Winter Weekend featured concert. Some Dickinson students attend a rally in DC against the current actions being taken in Vietnam, though other students are also in support of the current position. In conjunction with a honesty code, a survey is issued on cheating and the results are published which follow trends in sex, average, and experience.

The Belles Lettres Society will present a week of student produced cultural events. The senate adopts an enforcement code for the new Social Rules and gains final student acceptance, yet still awaits agreement by the Dean of Students. Enrollment for the fall reaches a new high. A synopsis of the previous week's debates on the situation in Vietnam is given by key speaker John Garrett. A week long reading period is required for freshman before classes begin and is optional for upperclassmen.

An open forum on Vietnam will be held featuring a panel of students and faculty debating the conflict. Students ratified the proposed Social Rules and procedures for the creation of a student Enforcement Code are outlined. Technical aspects of the Mermaid Players "Wild Duck" production are discussed. A new position of school guard is established and appointed due to recent attacks on students. The first 16 students to participate in Dickinson's Bologna Center for International Study program report positively on their experiences.

Dickinson faculty has met and adopted condition of the establishment of Social Rules and students are asked to vote on the ratification of the 11 proposals which include co-ed hours in dorms, alcohol consumption, and disciplinary actions for rule violations. Students are also asked for suggestions for a student honor system. Federico Fellini's "8 1/2" starring Marcello Mastrioanni will be shown. The article discusses the plot of the movie and the issues represented through symbolism in the film.

A compromise is proposed to for Senate Resolution No. 1 Social Rules that would consist of allowing women in men's rooms one night a week, allowing alcoholic beverages downstairs at all times and requiring strict student enforcement. Mil Ball is to be crowned "Little Colonel." The powers of the Ambassador are outlined within the U.S.I.S. Concern, a student group attempting to draw attention to social issues, plans for speakers to lecture on such controversial issues as LSD and the Vietnam War.

Female students will be allowed above the first floor of all men's residence halls from 7:30 to 8:00 pm Tuesday, Oct. 26 to collect donations for the 1965 endowment fund. Opposition to Governor Scranton's "Operation Focus" anti-poverty program is discussed. Editor Maurice Girodais's "The Olympia Reader", a book containing many stories considered to be pornographic, is to be published. ODK will offer an annual Songfest. Final changes to the 1965-66 Social Rules were agreed upon by a faculty sub-committee based upon senate requests.

This week in the Dickinsonian, a group of students and professors will travel to New York for four days as a "traveling seminar." The "Swingle Sisters," a french vocal group, will perform on campus as part of the Cultural Affairs Program. There has been little progress in terms of the Social Rules problem. Gov. Scranton spoke on campus for homecoming. Editorials discuss chapel and orientation. Two students spent the summer working for the Summer Community Organization for Political Education in Alabama. Faith and Society will sponsor a theism versus atheism debate.

Dickinson's College Bowl team beat Mississippi college. Gov. Scranton will address the college on Alumni weekend. After more discussions on the social rules, no compromise has been reached between students and faculty. Junior Walker and the All-Stars will play at a the IFC-Alumni dance. A showing of "The Birth of a Nation" on campus fostered discussions. A lengthy report to the Faculty Committee on Social Rules. as prepared by the Student Senate Committee pm Social Rules, is reprinted. The Development Office revealed a plan to raise 16 million dollars by 1973.

This year's film season on campus begins with a screening of "The Birth of a Nation." An open meeting will allow for a discussion about social rules. Dickinson's College Bowl team beat Loyola. The Dickinson College Lectures Committee announced a focus on area studies. Editorials discuss boycotts and the social rules debate. Dickinson students who participated in exchanges to El Salvador and Sweden report favorably. Gov. William W. Scranton will visit the college to receive an honorary degree. The Intramural season opens.

In this issue, an assembly of students met and overwhelmingly voted in favor of petitioning the school for changes in the current Social Rules. An editorial reaffirms this sentiment. Dickinson's College Bowl team beat St. Francis. The school is planning two new dormitories. Students voice their approval for the new College Food Service. Three separate articles mock typical Dickinson students. Renovations in Bosler are hoped to provide better library facilities. The college welcomed 255 men and 138 women during its orientation, as well as 28 faculty.

William Buckler to give address at annual scholarship dinner. Denny bomb threat leads to evacuations. Student senate elections report. Students complete degree requirements in January. Final designs for library to be approved for construction. Bosler to be renovated. Methodist Board of Education agrees to help pay cost of some Dickinson courses. International enrollment increases. New course plan creates changes with curriculum requirements.

Senior awards announced. Honorary degree recipients announced. Housemother Emma Grubb retires. Microcosm editors named. Dickinson-Carlisle relations are discussed after students are assaulted and a student is killed crossing High Street. Alumna Virginia Compton reports on her experiences in the Peace Corps since leaving Dickinson. Construction expands to include new library and dormitory; new biology building under construction. UPS appoints Henry Lewis as new president. Dickinson MVPs named on spring sports teams; Neil Hermann named athlete-of-the-year.

Interfraternity Weekend to showcase Higwaymen and Orlons; Skull & Key initiates to be selected. Orientation Leaders announced. Hiram Haydn to speak. Editorial updates issues raised by Dickinsonian, including course system transition, critique of Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, and college newsstand. Professor Wishmeyer continues column inspired by interesting people he met during career. Mermaid Players final performances reviewed. ROTC recognizing members.

New college church targets students unsure about their beliefs. Lyndon B Johnson crowns daughter queen of Azalea Festival despite ongoing issues concerning the Dominican Republic and Vietnam. Professor William Wishmeyer is writing a book recalling some interesting people he met during his career. Professor Daniel McDonald accepts a grant from the National Science Foundation. Andrew Flew to speak at Dickinson in May. The Highwaymen to perform at Interfraternity Weekend. Local pastors do not challenge students, who therefore do not attend church.

Dr. Gino Rizzo gives lecture on Dante to culminate Dante Ceremony commemorating 700th anniversary of poet's birth. Mary Ellen Troxler is commended for academic achievement despite handicap. Professor George Edberg publishes a collection of 19th century Guatemalan author Jose Milla. Student Senate approves new IFC rules. Mermaid Players announce Beckett's "Endgame" and Fielding's "The Tragedy of Tragedies, or The Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great" as final productions of season. Weston Donehower is awarded a Fulbright Scholarship.

Fine Arts Festival includes Mermaid Players production of "The Divine Comedy", Faculty present "Of Thee I sing". Pres. Rubendall turns ground for construction of new Biology building. Freshman and upperclass counselors announced. Arts Festival shows two films by Sergei Eisenstein. History of Founders' Day. Ugandan student Anita Kabenge discusses education system differences. George D. Kilsey and Joseph H. Schiffman to speak at chapel. Dr. Donald T. Graffam conducts study on small college student personalities. "The Open Door" coffee house opens in Matthews.

Prof. Joseph H. Schiffman receives Fullbright to teach at University of Bordeaux. Charles Abrams speaks at Public Affairs Symposium. Fine Arts Festival features Gershwin Operetta "Of Thee I Sing". College to appear on the General Electric College Bowl. Dionne Warwick to appear in College Union. Follies end "Once upon a Mattress". Latin American critic and writer Emir Rodriguez-Monegal to speak. Dr. Elmer Herber named honorary collaborator of the Smithsonian Institute. Works of Irma Gonzalez Alcantara on display in Dickinson College Union. Winter Sports Banquet awards letters.

Public Affairs Symposium discuss urbanization in America; with speakers Charles Abrams, Kenneth Clark, Christopher Tunnard and Joseph Lohman. Christopher Tunnard to speak on Man-made urban chaos. CORE march to municipal building in peaceful demonstration for improved housing conditions. 800 students participate in Beauty for Ashes drive. Rush postponed to early November.

Public Affairs Symposium chooses Urbanization as theme. Production "Beyond the Fringe" comes to Carlisle. Follies present "Once Upon A Mattress". CORE undertakes five new projects in community. Casino Night to raise funds for Campus Chest. History of Carlisle's Prison. Propagandist films shown at Dickinson. Pianist Jacques Voois to perform in assembly program. ROTC Captain William H. Spain discusses Army career. IFC chooses James Ammel for scholarship. Dickinson playwright William E. Owens pens "One Times Only". PanHellenic Council award Hsiao-Mei Tsou scholarship. Weston G.

Prof. Hildebrand to be honored with Priestley Award. Beauty for Ashes committee plans "march" to help aid Nationwide Negro Church Fund. Campus Chest Fund to raise money for World University Service. Cheyney State Choir perform to benefit Project Africa Students. Review of Mermaid Players presentation of "The Devil's Disciple". Large Private Collection of Joseph Priestley material presented to Dickinson by Mrs. Temple Fay. Sterling Newberry III elected president of the Independent Student Organization. Student Senate Film Committee present controversial film "Triumph of the Will".

Major Changes in curriculum especially in Contemporary Science and seminars. Mermaid Players present "The Devil's Disciple". Student Senate election results. Dickinson garnered "Highly Selective" in Admissions rating. Robert L. Short to speak in chapel. Prof. Windan Phogbound announces publication of research on Carlisle climate. Biography on Lieutenant Pratt and the Carlisle Indian School. Dr. Barbara McDonald conducting research on cells. Dr. Ferdinando D. Maurino writes French reader. Anselm Buluda of Tanzania compares Dickinson class size to larger institution. Dr. Winthrop C.

Students ratify Senate constitution. Sorority pledge classes to present skits at Doll Dance. Dean acknowledges grades. Michael L. Cipolla to manage Dickinson Dining Services. Ralph Kirkpatrick headlines Bach in Harpsichord presentation. American help to Portugal threatens African freedom. Student questions profits, proposes price reductions. Washington, Wilson, Pitcher Haunt Square demanding attention from Dickinsonians. Critic proposes competition to choose future architect. Dr. Samuel Miller to discuss "Certainty of Death." George Thomas manages WDCV staff for 1965-6.

Student body to vote on a new Student Senate constitution. CORE investigates housing in Carlisle. Priestley Award given to Joel H. Hildebrand. The Dickinson Follies present "Once Upon a Mattress". Chapel-assembly attendance requirements are addressed. Singer Mary Wells to entertain at all-college dance. Prof. Robert Steele gives presentation on film. Entertainer Alirio Diaz performed as part of Cultural affairs series. New Student Senate Constitution Approved. Dick Hollinshead, Rees Llewellyn and Tom Mecouch chosen to attend the Inter-Collegiate Band Festival.

Susan Jagiello is made the new editor-in-chief of the Dickinsonian. Three students tapped by Omicron Delta Kappa for their outstanding contributions to the college. Fifteen students to study in Bologna. "Urbanization in the American Society" to be the theme for Dickinson's second Public Affairs Symposium. Dickinson graduate Paul Murphy serves in Bogota with the Peace Corps. Annual production of the Freshman Plays performed the previous weekend. Students plan cultural trip to museums in New York. Six fraternities choose officers for coming year.