Bicentennial

Nine distinctive figures to receive honorary degrees at Commencement: Governor John S. Fine, Harold E. Stassen, Robert E. Woodside, and Bishop John S. Stamm. President Edel to travel to Carlisle, England, to celebrate the city's bicentennial. Outline of Commencement day activities. Dickinson College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute agree on a five year plan of engineering study. Overview of the spring athletics season. Professor John S. Steckbeck writes a book about the athletic prowess of the famous Carlisle Indians.

The College helps with event plans for the celebration of the bicentennial of Cumberland County and the Borough of Carlisle. Omicron Delta Kappa, National Honorary Leadership fraternity, will hold its First Annual Leadership Dinner in April. The Dickinson Debate Team receives an invitation to the National Debate Tournament. Profile of Dickinson faculty member, Dr. Eric Barnes. Beta Theta Pi and Phi Psi remained tied in the inter-fraternity basketball league.