2009

The College campus reacts to Political Science Professor John Ransom's charges of possession of child pornography. Study Abroad options increase. Students travel to Denmark for the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15). R. Russell "Rusty" Shunk to retire from his position as Vice President of College and Community Services. Latin America, Latino and Caribbean Studies major created and Security Studies Certificate added. Profile on student athlete Brooke Muller. Men place second in Winter Track opener. Women's Swimming wins against Bryn Mawr.

Dickinson is the nation's first liberal arts college to be selected for a NASA climate change grant. Italian film director Marco Tullio Giordana visits Dickinson. President Durden speaks at the Mediterranean Association for International Schools (MAIS) Conference in Italy. Women's Swimming wins against Susquehanna. Alan Seretti is the new Men's Basketball coach. After performing well at Regionals, Cross Country eyes the National Championships.

The Public Affairs Symposium announces "Sports and Society" speakers. Dickinson to unveil website redesign. US Army War College student, Lt. Co. Richard Zoller speaks on cyber security. Johns Hopkins defeats both Dickinson's soccer teams in the Centennial Conference Championship. Football wins against Juniata.

The H1N1 vaccine arrives to the Dickinson Health Center. Two students, Jillian Laux and Erica Hartz, present their research work in Harrisburg. The future of Phi Psi is uncertain. Women's Lacrosse team adopts a stray puppy. Men's Soccer wins against McDaniel College and ties with Franklin and Marshall in order to head to the Postseason. Women's Soccer defeats Washington College. Cross Country performs well in the Centennial Conference Championships, allowing them to compete at the NCAA Mideast Regionals. Football defeats Muhlenberg.

Influenza-like cases already hit a semester high. Dickinson College Town Meeting held in the Holland Union Building sparks debate. Women and Gender Studies Professor Amy Farrell appears on "The Colbert Report." Interview with playwright Jonathan Yukitch, who wrote the play "Finding Don Quixote" performed by the Mermaid Players. Football wins against Gettysburg. Men's Soccer defeats Haverford, Gettysburg, and the University of Scranton. Women's Soccer secures a spot in the playoffs.

Author and political activist, Jonathan Kozol speaks in ATS. Dickinson develops graduate partnerships. The Trout Gallery unveils a famous Benjamin Rush portrait. Dickinson hosts large discussion on coverage of legal courts. Jive Turkeys win the Tenth Annual JiveFest. Students march for Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender rights. Women's Soccer defeats Juniata. Cross Country performs well at DeSales Invitational.

Student Senate has allocated $5,000 for sexual assault awareness. Students test positive for H1N1. Details of upcoming Homecoming Weekend. Women's Tennis wins its two Fall season matches. Men's Soccer is nationally ranked. Women's Volleyball defeats Johns Hopkins. Football team remains undefeated. Field Hockey wins against Muhlenberg. Women's Soccer also defeats Muhlenberg.

Dickinson sues Lebo Engineering, Inc., for unexpected expenses and delays in the construction of the Rector Science Complex. Students travel to Philadelphia for the 23rd Annual Campus Philly College Day. Althouse to open for the Spring semester. Dickinson launches a Rape Advocate Program. Campus Life offers Leadership Boot Camp Sessions. Women's Soccer won an important conference match against Ursinus College. Men's Soccer defeats #3 ranked Swarthmore. Football wins against McDaniel College. Women's Volleyball beats Ursinus.

Poet Maxine Kumin receives Stellfox Award. Sexual assault reports prompt an administrative meeting. Global Education offers a new semester option in Bologna, Italy. Library Information Services begins switch from Blackboard to Moodle education system. The Weekend Initiatives Group joins Multi-Organizational Board. Football remains undefeated. Men's Soccer defeats Wilkes University. Cross Country dominants the Long/Short Invitational.

The Writing Program and First-Year Seminar Program team up to offer First Years a $100 essay prize. DPS Student Advisory Board set to launch. The Cafeteria adds a kosher option. Admissions Office changes campus tour route. Dickinson's Alpha Lambda Delta chapter receives the 2009 Alpha Bronze Award. Gregory Leak is named Centennial Conference Player of the Week. Men's and Women's Cross Country wins Little Three title. Football team defeats highly-ranked Hobart College opponents. Men's Soccer is ranked #18 in the country; Women's Soccer is #25.

Regina Spektor to perform Fall music concert. Sushi bar and Biblio Cafe come to campus. College prepares for H1N1 Outbreak. Sigma Alpha Epsilon is placed on social probation. President Durden gives his first Fireside Chat of the year in Adams Hall. Men's Soccer wins first three matches against Miscericordia University, Utica College, and Lycoming College. Women's Soccer wins the Crusader Cup. Football Team wins the season opener and quarterback Ian Mitchell is named Centennial Conference Player of the Week.

Christiane Amanpour will give the commencement address. Robert Massa accepts a position at Lafayette College. Senior applications for a Fulbright Scholarships. Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity is suspended.

Protest against sexual misconduct. Deceased student Nate Kirkland is made an honorary member of the Scroll and Key Society. Summary of SpringFest. Michelle Hadley wins a library limerick contest. A student is hit by a car during SpringFest.

Changes to laundry services. Durden's speech in Cairo. Update on Senior Class Gift Drive. Summary of the Children's Miracle Network Carnival. James Yee address. EarthNow celebrates Earth Day on Morgan Field.

Sushi bar to be opened in the HUB. Student employee awards. Pi Beta Phi hosts Children's Miracle Network Carnival. All-Campus Senior Research Symposium is held.

Summary of Relay for Life event. Announcement of new, online room selection system. Department of Theater and Dance and Mermaid Players production. Central Pennsylvania Consortium Africana Studies Conference is held. Trip to the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D. C.. Happyfunsmile performs in the HUB. Pi Beta Phi hosts a Volleyball Tournament. Large Spring Speech Contest is held.

Relay for Life event. Alpha Phi Omega's 20th anniversary. Senior Class Gift Drive is held. The controversy of HUB BOX 2502. Service trip for Habitat for Humanity. Panel on Teach for America.

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

Proposal to reduce cable television services offered. Tuition increases. Criticism of the Mr. Dickinson event. Theta Chi is removed from campus. Derek Hathaway receives Benjamin Rush award. Mock Trial team competes at Miami University of Ohio. Dickinson students attend Powershift 09 in Washington D. C.. Philip Wilcox address.

New snack place to be built in the library. Student Senate approves new sound system for the Depot. David Cook performs at Dickinson. Delta Sigma Theta celebrates Delta Week. Outing Club's trip to Utah.

Patrick Burt is arrested for robbing a student. Conference on public service. Durden to speak at the Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools. Summary of the Lady Rush event. The English Department's Cogan Alumni Fellow. Theater majors of the Senior class present plays.

Girl Talk to perform at Dickinson. Obituary for student Catherine Roth. Annual Public Affairs Symposium is held. Danielle Goonan's presentation on hip-hop in Italy. Delta Sigma Theta and The Women's Center host You Speak Out. Delta Sigma Theta hosts Kings and Queens.

Richard Hodge is arrested as the criminal in the recent homicide. Arlen Specter is unable to visit the college. Senior Class hosts the first Lady Rush. Reconstruction on Althouse is delayed. Bob Shank retires from his position on the athletic training staff.

A student is robbed. College unveils new website. Senior Class Gift Drive is held. Arlen Specter will visit the college. Annual Public Affairs Symposium will be held. Panel held after the Feminist Collective hangs pro-choice signs on coat hangers. Posse Plus Retreat is held.

Obituary for student Nate Kirkland. Bob Massa resigns from his position at Dickinson. Homicide occurs near campus. Notes on a student service trip to Guatemala. Panel held on Gaza conflict. More dorms are given access to the wireless network.