Dr. Charles Sellers to publish "A History of Dickinson College." Sylvia Smith is showcased in Crossroads Africa spotlight. Drug Education Program launched. "Those Hog Ridin' Fools" review Rillo's restaurant. Marcel Marceau's performance rated as "flawless." Rick Smolan features photo essay on Mechanicsburg Auction. New York Times writer Tom Wicker praises President Rubendall's "community efforts."
200th Anniversary Committee created to plan bicentennial celebration of college. Aquacade, Dickinson's synchronized-swimming group, begins activities. Flying Burrito Brothers "produce good sounds" in last weekend's concert. Hamilton Restaurant reviewed in reprint of "Those Hog Ridin' Fools". The Central Pennsylvania Consortium launches semester program in Medellin, Colombia.
The Bernard Center for Humanities, the former East College, is dedicated. A thorough debate of the college Governance is made from multiple angles. The Mermaid Player's last production of the season "Time of Your Life" receives good reviews. Two college guards are arrested in connection with recent robberies. The college hosts its first intercollegiate bowling meet.
Student Senate discusses housing issues, the Governance proposal, and budget for the Microcosm in a detailed progress report. May Day movement members will march on the army war college. Nominations are opened for positions on the Institutional Priorities and Resources Committee, Academic Affairs Committee, and Academic Standards Committee. A method of academic program examination is being formulated for the college.
Harold Howe, a vice-president of the Ford Foundation and former U.S. commissioner of Education, will be the speaker at Commencement. Senior William Durden is awarded a Fulbright Scholarship. May Day plans are elaborated on. The India Semester program will continue over the summer. Wheel and Chain and ODK tap members. PEER will conduct its annual fund-raising auction. Information on completing an interdepartmental major is given. The Cumberland Conservancy Committee on Recycling prepares for their first collection of solid waste materials.
The facts and figures of the revised budget are presented to faculty. SAE allows women to be social members in a fraternity for the first time. Student Senate will contribute to the tree fund by matching one quarter of the student funds raised with senate funding. The Senate voted to allow $100 to the Pennsylvania Environmental Study Team (PEST). SDS formulates a plan of action for this coming school year. Plans for the dedication of ATS begin. There is a two page spread on the EYE program complete with pictures of excursions.
In regards to last week's controversial arrest of three black students, President Rubendall seeks cooperation between college and community as students call for a week-long boycott of Carlisle merchants; what some call a kangaroo court finds two of the students - Mike Floyd and Elkin Tolliver - guilty. Academic Program Committee holds hearing of proposed changes in ROTC. Dean Merle Allshouse requests "self-restraint" and the "exercise of the power of reason" concerning the student arrests. Spahr Lecture to focus on Moncure Conway.
In this "experimental" magazine-type issue, an opening essay urges the college to build a "firmer relationship" with the community. It is reported that Tony Marcson's call to boycott Carlisle business has been unsuccessful. Parents' Day reveals "communication gap" between parents and students "symbolizing different perspectives and understandings." A "Vietnam Graduation" to be held in honor of draft-resisting seniors. The Central Pennsylvania Consortium, made up of Dickinson and three nearby liberal-arts colleges, is involved in planning an urban studies center in Harrisburg.
Dean Gillespie outlines the disorderly conduct charges on Ron Lane. Controversy surrounds Prof. Daniel Crofts after his refusing draft induction. Court finds Lane guilty of disorderly conduct. Michael Bloom awarded Summerfield Scholar of the Year by Phi Kappa Psi. Eric Voegelin to guest lecture. In Cultural Affairs event, flutist Julius Baker to perform. Dr. Anthony Mach is interviewed about Summer Transition Program.
President Rubendall announces that although pledges for the Ford Foundation Challenge Grant exceed the goal of 6 million dollars, the money has yet to materialize. Elkin Tolliver, Mike Floyd and Ron Lane are arrested as both students and townspeople picket in front of municipal building in controversial racial incident. Dr. Gerald S. Hawkins, dean-designate, is introduced. William Kroll to perform in the Social Hall. William Durden and seven others receive ROTC scholarships. Larry Warner gives talk, "Dickinson: Our Glorious Alma Mater," in Denny Hall.
Linus Pauling accepts Priestley Award and gives speech. Students and community attend Passover Seder in social hall. To protest Vietnam War, some students boycott campus Coke machines. Dr. Flint Kellogg to present paper on Civil Rights Movement at next year's International Sinological Conference in Taipei, Taiwan. Carlisle Hospital Auxiliary sponsors "Narcotics and Society" presentation to be held in Holland Union Building.
Henry Sorrett introduced a motion at the weekly Student Senate meeting to abolish the fraternity system at Dickinson. Former Dickinson Dean of Men N. Ronald Pease was named Dean of Students at the University of Pittsburgh. The College Social Chairman surveyed the student body in order to see how much students were willing to pay in order to go to an on-campus concert. The IFC held a "fete" over the weekend, with Leslie Wildrick winning the title of Queen. Bob Dylan's new album John Wesley Harding is reviewed.
Senate President Tom Marin called for an all-college referendum to vote on the $5 raise of the Comprehensive Fee that all students pay to the Student Senate. The 1968 Mock Open Convention opens at 6 P.M. on this day, featuring Congressman Richard Schweiker as the Keynote Speaker. Sam and Dave failed to honor their contract to perform at Dickinson College, as Sam did not show up to play. New members were inducted on Tuesday to Pi Delta Epsilon, the national journalism fraternity. Sigma Chi is set to sponsor its annual Derby Day on Parents Weekend, May 3-4.
Dean Samuel Magill resigned as Dean of the College. Dick Gregory is scheduled to speak during Parent's Weekend in a College Lecture Series program. Dean Gillespie announced that Malcolm Hall will remain an independent men's dormitory. The "Sam and Dave Concert" will perform for the beginning of Spring Weekend. Arthure Hoppe wrote an opinion piece entitled "The Liberal Man Makes it to Heaven on Humility". The IFC decided to shorten the time period allotted for rush and create a hearing board for rush violations. WDCV institutes some changes as the radio station ushers in FM broadcasting.
A rumored change in Dickinson's food service provoked a student outcry. Dean Gillespie has announced Thomas W. Carver as the new Dean of Men. John Bakeless is set to lecture on Thomas Conrad at the Spahr Library on April 5 at 8 P.M. 20 students were selected to be part of the Center for International Studies in Bologna. The faculty passed a new law regarding student athletics, stating that it is the individual students responsibility to make up missed work if classes were skipped for athletic events.
Dr. Stanley Nodder is appointed Associate Dean to succeed Dr. Merle Allshouse. The highlights of Parents Weekend are revealed. Black poet Don Lee will give a discussion on what it means to be black at Dickinson. Senate passes its budget without any changes. Senatorial Candidate Norval Reece will have a campaign rally on the campus. Kaiser publishes an environmental pamphlet on "The Man-Made Planet." The Mermaid players will preform the classic comedy "The Man Who Came to Dinner" for their final production of the season. Also included is a special supplement compiling a report on ROTC.
The college takes measures to fight local pollution; specifically against dumping at Letort marsh. Five Dickinson law students demand a hearing after the Dickinson College tries to force them to pay for the ROTC program. Composer John Cage receives the 1970 College Arts Award. A schedule and description of the Festival of Indian Arts is also provided. Student Senate considers preferential group housing.
Four seniors - Tom Bauder, Chuck Slavin, Jack Petersen and Jeff Weber - plan to serve in Peace Corps upon graduation. President Rubendall endorses "book walk" for new library. Union Social Committee discloses financial problems. Faith-In-Society sponsors Dickinson's Big Brother-Big Sister program. Prof. C. Flint Kellogg to publish first volume of "A History of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 1909-1920." Malcolm Hall Social Organization forms.
The Impressions and Drifters highlight IFC Weekend. Sigma Alpha Epsilon's honor system experiment discussed. Ford Foundation Challenge Program chairman James Shepley announces $200,000 gift from the Sumner Drayer (Class of '02) estate. Prof. George Allan scrutinizes Jan Plan. Newly-opened Malcolm Hall experiences flaws as its residents experience frustration. Librarian Yates Forbis plans student-faculty "book walk" to stock new library shelves. Prof. Donald Marleski and Jon Sholle produce "Ojancau" film which will premier next Thursday. Economics Prof. William Cage gives resignation.
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 $4000. Prof. Vytautas Kavolis' book "The Social Structure of Artistic Expression" due next year. Joseph Duffy to speak in chapel. "Collages" magazine staff to disband due to lack of support. Dr. Francis Warlow takes two-year position in Washington, D.C.
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 duties for forthcoming position-holder Prof. Harold Gillespie.
A two weekend test period of the new expanded social rules is put agreed upon. A schedule of events for parent's weekend is given. David Bedick and Kenn Claus debate the "god is dead" belief. Dickinson's track and field team continue to go undefeated.
Faculty determines year-end awards; Phi Beta Kappa announces awards. Donation drive to Philander-Smith College yields 400 books. Debriefing of IFC weekend as seen from Drayer Hall girls. Publicity promotes college endowment fund. It is announced that 90 graduating seniors plan to continue school. Robert Nilsson and Ernest Giglio ear PhD's. Student Nick Langhart chosen as head of Microcosm. Honorary Degrees to be granted to C.D. Jackson, Newell Snow Booth, Marchette Chute, Whitfield J. Bell, Charles Law McCabe and Leslie Davison. President appoints new faculty members.
Eight juniors chosen for outstanding leadership by Omicron Delta Kappa. Project announced for college to raise $22 million by 1973. Endowment Fund receives national attention. Nine professors granted Sabbatical leaves. Baseball team falls to Western Maryland. Tennis team upsets Franklin and Marshall. Sigma Chi defeats Beta 23-4 in IF Softball.
In this issue of the Dickinsonian the AAUP removes Dickinson from its censure list. Dr. Eduardo Mondlane of Mozambique to speak in chapel. David R. Jefferson joins campus as Dean of Admissions and N. Ronald Pease joins as Dean of Men. Alpha Chi Rho penalized for social rules violation. Mermaid Players present A Thurber Carnival. Dickinson mourns the loss of bookstore manager and assistant treasurer of the college George A. Bobletz. The Isley Brothers to highlight IFC weekend. 12 new professors join faculty. Dr. Philip P. Hallie to present at Socratics meeting.