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. Report to the Jim...
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...
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...
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...
The City of Carlisle, England, will inaugurate automatic telephone service with a trans-Atlantic telephone call between that city and its American namesake, Carlisle, Pennsylvania - the first beyond British shores via the new automatic system....
Doris Weigel replaces Sandercock as the Dickinsonian's Editor-in-Chief. Plans for a new science building underway. Dickinson Swimming scores its seventh victory.
Bishop Fred P. Corson to speak at the annual Scholarship Dinner. Changes made to the upcoming Religion-In-Life program, "A Faith For Life." $5,000 grant received by the Biology Department. John Scott, a member of the editorial staff of Time...
The Board of Trustees of the College to sponsor a special recognition dinner for faculty members who have served the College for twenty-five years or longer. Outline of Religion-In-Life events. The Student Senate votes to support the National...
The New Art Wind Quintet to perform at the next Cultural Affairs event. Dr. Bunderman of Harrisburg to speak on "Inspiring the Student" at the next meeting of the Future Teachers of America. Physicist Dr. Edward Teller to receive the Priestley...
Thre Dickinson freshmen were killed and a fourth critically injured in an automobile accident in Carlisle. Author Dr. Karlis Leyasmeyer to come to Dickinson to speak about Russia. Newly developed Junior-Year-in-New-York Program offered through...
Famous drama critic, John Mason Brown to speak at the next Cultural Affairs event. Mr. Donald R. Seibert elected head coach for Dickinson Football. Biology Department buys new equipment after receiving a $5,000 donation from Smith, Kline and...
The Drinkinsonian, the annual spoof edition of the paper, offers a satirical look at college groups and individuals.
Outline of events for Inter-Fraternity Weekend. The Mermaid Player's spring production, "The Heiress" to open this week. Dr. Bertram H. Davis, Professor of English, and Mr. Dentler of the Sociology Department submit resignations. Theta Chi wins...
The newly developed President's Trophy to be awarded annually to a fraternity for good campus citizenship. Two collegiate sports added: wrestling and cross country. Mr. T. S .J. George, editor of the Bombay Free Press Journal, Bombay, India, to...
Sue Palmer is chosen as the new editor of the Microcosm Yearbook. World's leading recital cellist, Gregor Piatigorsky to perform for the last Cultural Affairs event of the academic year. Jeanne Thomas crowned the ROTC Dance Queen. The College...
A new, revised Student Senate Constitution was passed. Claude Thornhill's jazz orchestra will play at the Spring Formal, along with the orchestras of Kai Winding and Stan Rubin. The tennis team earns its sixth straight victory after their match...
Seven men to receive honorary doctorates at Commence this year: Rev. Frederick E. Maser, Josiah White, Dr. Frank H. Bowles, Alden H. Emery, Dr. Edwin David Wienberg, Robert Livingston Johnson, and Attorney General Robert Brownell. The tennis team...
The incoming freshmen made Dickinson history as the largest class ever- 310 freshmen matriculated after 1400 applications, coming from 15 states and 9 countries. Thirty new faculty members have joined Dickinson including Dean of Men Alan Coutts,...
College President Dr. Edel announced the upcoming gift of a planetarium made by Roscoe O. Bonisteel. The Danforth Experiment has begun at Dickinson, led by Dr. James Leslie and including 57 students divided into seven groups.
The recent Parents' Weekend boasted an attendance of over 1200. Dickinson will hold a Campus Chest Week to raise money for various charities. The Belle Lettres society will hold its first literary conversation of the year, entitled "Shakespeare...
This issue is very concerned with the campus Flu Epidemic, in spite of a statement from college physician Dr. Edward S. Kronenberg that the virus was on the wane. Actor Emlyn Williams will appear at Bosler Hall in the second event of the cultural...
Dr. Philip S. Bernstein, leading spokesman for the American Jewish Faith, spoke in chapel. Dr. Fred B. Rogers to speak on nosography at the Spahr Lecture. Fraternity house renovations. Plans discussed for Religion-In-Life Week during the week...
The College ends its annual Homecoming prank. Information regarding upcoming Religion-In-Life Week. Progress on the construction of the Althouse Science building. Inge Paul named the "Little Colonel" of the Military Ball. Description of...
Vincent A. McCrossen, Professor of Comparative Literature at Boston College, to speak at the next chapel meeting. The Dickinson Football team ties with Johns Hopkins at the Homecoming match. Discussion on Professor Charles Sellers' recent...
Discussion of holiday music concerts. Chairman of the Department of Classics at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. William C. McDermott to speak in chapel. Dizzy Gillespie and Jack Teagarden to give jazz concerts on campus. Chris Herrmann named...