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The motion for the popular election of officers of the Student Senate was defeated by a vote of 9-4. The date for the Little Theater's spring production of Macbeth is set. The Choral Club completes a three-day tour of churches and schools in...

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The college's 175 anniversary celebration begins. Attorney General of the United States, Tom Clark, gives an address stressing the importance of both a strong education system and military for creating lasting peace. President William Edel...

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Kappa Sigma hosts delegates from seven schools for the fraternity's Pennsylvania convention. The Little Theater's production of Macbeth opens to good reviews. The Intercollegiate Conference on Government hosts a mock presidential election. Phi...

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Student Senate stops delegation on the election of officers until the following academic year, focusing instead on the budget and changes to the freshman rules. Religious leader and author Henry Emerson Fosdick is announced as the commencement...

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The Student Senate elects new officers for the coming academic year. Thurgood Marshall speaks to the Carlisle Intercultural Council. Nine students are tapped for the Phi Delta Epsilon journalistic fraternity. Commentary by President Edel appears...

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The Class of 1948, the largest class in college history with 200 students, graduates. Four new faculty members, three professors of English and one professor of philosophy and religion, are hired for the fall semester. No Microcosm...

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New plaque in Old West to commemorate early donors. Professor emerita Josephine Meredith donates collection of books and pictures to college. Class of 1952 sets new enrollment record with 254 students. $192,000 raised in four months to meet goals...

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Little Three Intramural Sports Program temporarily dropped due to scheduling conflicts. John F. Bacon '38 named director of Ten Year Development Plan, designed to enhance campus through building projects. The Ever-Ready Chorus of Carlisle...

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Plans to expand college band initiated, including adding more twirlers to the color guard and expanding repertoire. Professor John Pflaum presents talk on current situation in Berlin, highlighting the likelihood of war. Spencer Baird named as "...

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Professor Bertram Davis spoke about first impression of Dickinson at Young People's Fellowship, acknowledging the immense school spirit he encountered. President Edel attends inauguration of Dwight Eisenhower as president of Columbia University...

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Exhibition in Dickinsoniana Room of Bosler Hall examines Dr. Charles Nisbet's life at Dickinson. Frank Abrams, chairman of Board of Directors for Standard Oil, spoke about the importance of a liberal arts education in chapel. Works by Nicholas...

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Women to be allowed to attend Union Philosophical Society-sponsored event for the first time. Analysis of grades for academic year 1947-48 reveals average grade was 77, down from 78.72 from 1946-47.

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Specialized research assistance introduced in the library. In its first official investigation, the Student Senate Disciplinary Committee names sixteen students as participants in vandalism at Franklin and Marshall, publicly reprimanding them. Dr...

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Italian Club formed. Hans Kohn gives chapel lecture on Russia. Exchange student Klaus Kartzke discusses current situation in Berlin.

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Dean Amos Horlacher proposed to reduce the number of excuses for students attending the Intercollegiate Conference on Government from 25 to 5, causing massive student outcry. Little Three agree to "no raid" policy, acknowledging recent painting...

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Klaus Kartzke spoke at recent German Club meeting, describing his escape to the American Zone and the current climate of Berlin. Political science students to tour Washington, DC, including a visit to the Soviet Embassy at the request of...

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Concerns over driving safety are expressed; students encouraged to be extra cautious during Christmas break. Honorary degree recipient Sir Vivian Gabriel donates historic documents, including 16th and 17th century indenture contracts, to college...

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Young People's Fellowship ended year by caroling and visiting shut-ins in the Carlisle area. Doll Show to feature faculty skit and "surprise" faculty member as Santa, as well as annual dance; dolls collected to go to prisoners' daughters in New...

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Faculty Wives give presents to children of students. School to rent forty paintings of reproduction masterworks to students to decorate individual rooms or houses; it is hoped that it will stimulate interest in art. Religion-in-Life Week...

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Select students part of a three-college delegation that toured the municipal government of York, giving positive feedback about the way the city is governed. Professor Wanner speaks to Young People's Fellowship about sexuality and morals.Dean...

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Eleven coeds named to Mid-Winter Ball court; Sam Donohue to play. Chemistry Department hosted American Chemical Society, where they toured local businesses and campus. Frye and Ravel to kick-off spring semester cultural programs. Professor...

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Little Theater spring production, Othello, roles announced. Junior Lois Barnard is named queen of Mid-Winter Ball. Dean Russell Thompson addresses confusion over new grading system.

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Middle States Association to evaluate the college in March. Reverend Bert Helm spoke at Young People's Fellowship prior to his keynote address as part of Religion-in-Life Week. Professor Flower announces Annual Student Art Exhibit; calls for...

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Sophomores to participate in Sophomore Testing for second year. After two year absence due to objections over hazing, Wheel and Chain returns and taps new members. Religion-in-Life Week encouraged positive discussion and adherence to religious...

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Annual Student Art Exhibit opens. Students debate joining the National Student Association. Milo Vondracek presented talk on current conditions in Poland and Czechoslovakia, showing images of damage sustained during World War II. Dickinson...

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