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Dickinsonian, June 4, 1966

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The schedule for Commencement Week and Alumni Weekend is published. IFC accepts it's previously proposed rush procedures for the 1966-67 yr that were approved by the Student Senate and not supported by the faculty. New rules for women's rush...

Drinkinsonian, June 4, 1966

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The annual spoof issue, The Drinkinsonian, is full of satire and parody.

Dickinsonian, September 30, 1966

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Ford Foundation grants college $2 million, most of which will be used to renovate buildings. President Howard Rubendall opens academic year with speech urging students to "get involved" in world affairs. Professor M. Benton Naff unexpectedly...

Dickinsonian, October 7, 1966

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National Development Committee of Dickinson meets in New York City, works on $12 million capital gifts campaign. Jay and the Americans replace The Four Tops as Dickinson's Homecoming Weekend headliners. Plans to renovate East College are...

Dickinsonian, October 14, 1966

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Omicron Delta Kappa conducts leadership seminar. Paulette Goerig is crowned Homecoming Queen. Harvard Professor George Gaylord Simpson addresses Founders Day Convocation and Dana Biology Building Dedication. Dr. Joseph Schiffman returns from...

Dickinsonian, October 21, 1966

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Bramwell Fletcher to perform in cultural affairs series. Omicron Delta Kappa sponsors Leadership Conference. Professor Alex Vucinich of Illinois to guest lecture on Soviet science. Anthropomorphism Professor Edgar Allen Purvis returns from...

Dickinsonian, October 28, 1966

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Mermaid Players' to perform "Chinese Wall". Student architecture committee reviews Shay Corporation's plan for new dormitories. Upcoming art show in Holland Union Building has social emphasis. Pi Beta Phi to hold sale on handcrafts. Professor...

Dickinsonian, November 4, 1966

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Controversy over Professor John Cutler's October 28th editorial on proposed architecture of dormitories discussed. Humanities Fund holds first annual fund-raising drive. Omicron Delta Kappa taps five new members at Military Ball. Freshman Chuck...

Dickinsonian, November 11, 1966

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Students demonstrate in front of President Rubendall's house concerning the faculty decision to forbid any rushing activities and, more broadly, the movement for greater student privileges. Another demonstration, begun over the architecture...

Dickinsonian, November 18, 1966

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President Rubendall's response to the November 9 demonstration in which he pledges action. Assistant Professor of Economics Arun K. Datta returns to India after being accused of being a "security risk" by the federal government. Theodore Bikel to...

Dickinsonian, December 9, 1966

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At its monthly meeting, faculty members make policy changes regarding sorority rush, course offerings and fraternity/sorority discrimination. Board of Trustees agrees to reevaluate architecture proposal after a day-long meeting. Arthur Platt,...

Dickinsonian, January 13, 1967

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Ben Rascovar assumes editor-in-chief position of Dickinsonian for Fall 1967. Arthur Platt, Executive Assistant to the President, explains both the college finance program and the future increase in tuition. Faculty plans experimental, three-day...

Dickinsonian, February 3, 1967

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Trustees delay proposed construction of two new dormitories. Vance Packard and Jules Feiffer to speak at Public Affairs Symposium. Dean of Women Barbara Wishmeyer announces resignation. Three students charged with plagiarism. Dean Samuel Magill,...

Dickinsonian, February 10, 1967

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Tamas Vasary to perform in Student Senate Cultural Affairs Committee concert. Delay in federal aid for new dorms allows time for re-evaluation of plans, President Rubendall indicates. Faculty and students protest Vietnam War with a three-day fast...

Dickinsonian, February 17, 1967

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Alpha Epsilon Pi seeks chapter establishment at Dickinson. Mongo Santamaria and band to highlight the inaugural International Weekend and Valentine Weekend. Students and faculty to decide policy for fraternity rush. Dr. George Allan to give a...

Dickinsonian, February 24, 1967

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Viral respiratory infection epidemic hits campus as a record 1000 students visit infirmary. Fraternity rush "certification" by faculty allows fraternities to pledge freshmen. Jeff Baron finishes sculpture for area between Union and new library....

Dickinsonian, March 3, 1967

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Student Senate condemns Administration's placing fraternities on social probation for "drunken behavior" Saturday night while it approves Administration's revised decision to suspend the probation until the incident is further investigated....

Dickinsonian, March 10, 1967

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Dr. George Beadle receives Priestley Award. Swim team retains Middle Atlantic Conference College Division title. Four fraternities remain on probation for rush weekend incidents. Keeble College Prof. Nicholas Zernov to speak in Memorial Hall....

Dickinsonian, March 17, 1967

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Prof. Harold Gillespie accepts Dean of Students position. College collects million dollars toward drive to match Ford Challenge grant. Three students - John Exdell, Al Kliner, and Ed Phillips - receive the Woodrow Wilson Scholarship. Stew Glenn...

Dickinsonian, March 23, 1967

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The duties and plans of new chaplain Paul Kaylor are discussed. Next year's cultural affairs presentations are announced and include The Dave Brubeck Jazz Quartet and Odetta. President Rubendall announces a "redefinition" of Dean of Student...

Dickinsonian, April 7, 1967

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Varsity basketball coach Ed Ashnault to leave Dickinson for position at Colgate University. Student survey reveals approval of "Jan Plan", pass-fail courses, and a reduction in the number of distribution requirements. Rev. Gregory Baum to...

Dickinsonian, April 14, 1967

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Faculty studies pass-fail proposal further while approving requirement changes. Ronald Turini to perform for Cultural Affairs series. Increased budget expected to benefit campus groups and cultural activities. Student Senate considers change in...

Dickinsonian, April 21, 1967

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Student Affairs Committee reconsiders rush plan. The reconsideration leads to plan's approval. The Brothers Four headline Spring Weekend festivities. "Open Door" to occupy site in unused Union Basement. Humanities Fund donations total nearly $...

Dickinsonian, April 28, 1967

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Brothers Four comment on concert: crowd was "rowdy and rude." Mermaid Players to perform "vulgar comedy" "Light up the Sky". Student Senate halts Committee of Thirteen while passing social regulatory system. Senate proposes shorter fraternity...

Dickinsonian, May 6, 1967

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James Shepley, chairman of Ford Foundation Challenge Program, announces $500,000 donation to college from Louis Tuvin (Class of '10). Ford Challenge Campaign succeeds in gaining pledges. Faculty acts on pass-fail, planning to enact system in the...

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