Dickinsonian, October 3, 1947

Professor of English Charles L. Swift retires. Enrollment rises above 900 for the first time in college history. A massive reappraisal project is undertaken to include all academic departments and extra-curricular activities. Significant changes are made to attendance, grading, and vacation policies. Dr. Amos B. Horlacher becomes the first Dean of Men. A short discussion of student senate election policies appears in a letter to the editor. Course offering are expanded to include Russian, art, architecture and several new professors are hired. The Union Philosophical Society votes not to allow the admission of women into the society. The Dickinson football team opens against Grove City.