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Thornton F. Bradshaw Gives Address

Date of Event
Sun., May 18, 1986

Media businessman Thornton F. Bradshaw addressed the College as part of its 1986 Commencement exercises. Mr. Bradshaw also received an honorary degree from the College.

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
Award Ceremonies
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1986 Commencement

Date of Event
Sun., May 18, 1986

Commencement exercises for the 1985-86 academic year were held in front of Old West.

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
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Inauguration of President Howard Lane Rubendall

Date of Event
Sat., Oct. 28, 1961

Dr. Rubendall is inaugurated as the 24th president of Dickinson College in the College Chapel (Allison Memorial Methodist Church) after a procession from Drayer Hall.  

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
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Inauguration of President Gilbert Malcolm

Date of Event
Sun., Jun. 7, 1959

Dr. Gilbert Malcolm, who has previously served as interim president, is inaugurated as the 23rd president of Dickinson College.

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
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Inauguration of President W. W. Edel

Date of Event
Sat., Oct. 26, 1946

Dr. William Wilcox Edel is inaugurated as the 22nd president of Dickinson College in the Alumni Gymnasium after an academic procession from Bosler Hall.  The new President Edel then confers four honorary degrees.

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
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Inauguration of President Fred Pierce Corson

Date of Event
Sat., May 4, 1935

Dr. Fred Pierce Corson was inaugurated as the 20th president of Dickinson College.  The academic procession formed at Old West and proceeded to Bosler Hall, where Dr. Corson's inauguration took place.

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
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Inauguration of President Karl Tinsley Waugh

Date of Event
Fri., Jun. 3, 1932

Dr. Waugh is inaugurated as the 19th president of Dickinson College.  The academic procession forms on the lawn of the president's house and proceeds to the Alumni Gymnasium, where Waugh is inaugurated.

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
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Inauguration of President Mervin G. Filler

Date of Event
Fri., Apr. 26, 1929

Dr. Mervin Grant Filler is inaugurated as the 18th president of Dickinson College.  The academic procession begins in the lawn of the president's house and proceeds to Bosler Hall, where Filler is inaugurated.

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
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Inauguration of President Eugene Allen Noble

Date of Event
Tue., May 28, 1912

Dr. Noble is inaugurated as the 16th president of Dickinson College at Commencement on the steps of Old West. 

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
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2013 Baccalaureate

Date of Event
Sat., May 18, 2013

The Baccalaureate Service for the 2012-2013 academic year was held during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 18 at 3:00pm on the John Dickinson Campus at Old West.

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
Religious Activities
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2012 Baccalaureate

Date of Event
Sat., May 19, 2012

The Baccalaureate Service for the 2011-2012 academic year was held during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 19 at 3:00pm on the John Dickinson Campus at Old West.

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
Religious Activities
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2011 Baccalaureate

Date of Event
Sat., May 21, 2011

The Baccalaureate Service for the 2010-2011 academic year was held during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 21 at 3:00pm on the John Dickinson Campus at Old West.

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
Religious Activities
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2010 Baccalaureate

Date of Event
Sat., May 22, 2010

The Baccalaureate Service for the 2009-2010 academic year was held during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 22 at 3:00pm on the John Dickinson Campus at Old West.

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
Religious Activities
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2009 Baccalaureate

Date of Event
Sat., May 16, 2009

The Baccalaureate Service for the 2008-2009 academic year was held during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 16 at 3:00pm on the John Dickinson Campus at Old West.

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
Religious Activities
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2008 Baccalaureate

Date of Event
Sat., May 17, 2008

The Baccalaureate Service for the 2007-2008 academic year was held during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 17 at 3:00pm on the John Dickinson Campus at Old West.

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
Religious Activities
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2007 Baccalaureate

Date of Event
Sat., May 19, 2007

The Baccalaureate Service for the 2006-2007 academic year was held during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 19 at 3:00pm on the John Dickinson Campus at Old West.

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
Religious Activities
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2006 Baccalaureate

Date of Event
Sat., May 20, 2006

The Baccalaureate Service for the 2005-2006 academic year was held during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 20 at 3:00pm on the John Dickinson Campus at Old West.

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
Religious Activities
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2005 Baccalaureate

Date of Event
Sat., May 21, 2005

The Baccalaureate Service for the 2004-2005 academic year was held during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 21 at 3:00pm on the John Dickinson Campus at Old West.

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
Religious Activities
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2004 Baccalaureate

Date of Event
Sat., May 22, 2004

The Baccalaureate Service for the 2003-2004 academic year was held during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 22 at 3:00pm on the John Dickinson Campus at Old West.

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
Religious Activities
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2003 Baccalaureate

Date of Event
Sat., May 17, 2003

The Baccalaureate Service for the 2002-2003 academic year was held during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 17 at 3:00pm on the John Dickinson Campus at Old West.

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
Religious Activities
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2002 Baccalaureate

Date of Event
Sat., May 18, 2002

The Baccalaureate Service for the 2001-2002 academic year was held during commencement weekend at 3:00pm on Saturday, May 18 on the John Dickinson Campus in front of Old West.

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
Religious Activities
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2001 Baccalaureate

Date of Event
Sat., May 19, 2001

The Baccalaureate Service for the 2000-2001 academic year was held at 3:00pm during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 19 on the John Dickinson Campus at Old West. The Reverend Frances Foley Guest gave the Baccalaureate meditation.

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
Religious Activities
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2000 Baccalaureate

Date of Event
Sat., May 13, 2000

The Baccalaureate Service for the 1999-2000 academic year was held at 3:00pm during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 13 on the John Dickinson Campus at Old West.

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
Religious Activities
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1999 Baccalaureate

Date of Event
Sat., May 15, 1999

The Baccalaureate Service for the 1998-1999 academic year was held at 3:00pm during commencement weekend on Saturday, May 15 on the Benjamin Rush Campus at Drayer Hall.

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
Religious Activities
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1998 Baccalaureate

Date of Event
Sat., May 16, 1998

The Baccalaureate Service for the 1997-1998 academic year was held at 3:00pm during the 225th commencement weekend on Saturday, May 16 on the Benjamin Rush Campus at Drayer Hall. The Rev. Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, Chaplain of the United States Senate, gave the Baccalaureate Meditation.

Event Type
Academic Ceremonies
Religious Activities
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