The Student Senate adopts a resolution "recommending that ROTC be maintained without academic credit." The Mock Convention holds Platform hearings on "important political issues." The Chess team clinches championship in "its most successful season in recent memory." The Mahavishnu Orchestra is to appear in concert.
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.
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.
Samuel Hays Magill appointed College Chaplain and Director of Religious Activities. Annual Arts Festival to feature D. James Kettlewell. Microcosm announce Roger Craver as Editor in Chief for 1963 edition. Professors Frank Miller and Luther Erickson to leave college. Arrests made at Alpha Chi Rho during Spring Weekend. Aquacade present the Lullaby of Broadway. Prof. Flint Kellogg, Prof. Milton Flower and Prof. Wright Kirk to take sabbatical leave. Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia to present "Americana". Patsy Hitches wins fifth crown in Badminton Competition.
Dean Barbara S. Wishmeyer selects 7 women for Freshman counselors. Prof. Clinton Rossiter to speak in Memorial Hall. Summer school offers new 37 course curriculum. The Gould Memorial Drama Prize winners to visit New York. Aquacade to perform "There's No Business Like Show Business". Follies present "Where's Charley" show. Dave Guard and the Whiskeyhill Singers performed at Alumni concert. Dean Wishmeyer speaks with fraternities and sororities about chaperons. SRAC (Student Religious Affairs Council) claims cheating at Dickinson is alarmingly prevalent.
Report on the trial of Robert Meisenbach after San Fransisco student protest of the House Un-American Activities Committee. Ben Giorgio names new Editor-in-Chief of Microcosm. Letter from Dr. Rubendall to the college prior to his arrival. Professor Wishmeyer and Dean Barbara Stevens marry. ROTC inspections successful. Editorial on American Association of University Professors and on Dr. Rubendall. Aquacade performances receive great acclaim. Recap of Agnes DeMille's opening talk of Arts Festival. Anticipating Parents Weekend activities. Phi Mu Alpha to present concert. Dr.
Betty Keat wins Fulbright Scholarship for study in France. Student Senate sponsors clothing drive. Trustees present nine resolutions concerning housing. Six sophomores given freshmen counselor positions. Editorial critiques graduation requirement of having a minor. With the leaving of Professor Jack M. Jarrett, students ponder the future of Dickinson music programs and acknowledge a campus apathy. Professor Ralph Schlechter, founder of the Music Department, reflects on 40 years at Dickinson. Aquacade presents "Scenes along the Seine" for Arts Festival. Skull and Key tap ten sophomores.