Clarke Center

Star Trek icon, George Takei to deliver the Poitras-Gleim Lecture. Writer and political activist, Jo Freeman discusses feminism and family values at an event sponsored by the Clarke Center and Women's Studies. AIDS quilt on display in the Trout Gallery, honoring all victims of AIDS. Deli Creations monopolizes late-night student market. Men's Basketball defeats Ursinus. Matt Bixler and Charles Warren named to Don Hansen's National Weekly Football Gazette South Region All-American team.

Philanthropist and financial donor, Mary Louise D'Olier Shuman passed away recently in Carlisle. Residence halls are equipped for cable and internet. Associate Professor of Classical Studies, Mary Moser passed away over the summer in Carlisle. Professor of Comparative Civilizations, Vytautas Kavolis passed away over the summer while conducting research in Lithuania. The Clarke Center is bringing the 3rd Annual Pennsylvania Environmental Congress to the Dickinson campus. Article describing the Convocation ceremony. Footballer Matt Bixler receives his fifth preseason All-America Award.

Apparent discover of micro-bacterial life on Mars has prompted the Clarke Center to sponsor a panel discussion. Kim Rauscher '90 to coach Women's Soccer.

Headline article on affirmative action and equal opportunity at college. The Clarke Center hosts a discussion group on the topic of merit-based financial aid. Special Collections Librarian, George Hing is asked to leave his position as a result of failing to meet the evaluative criteria established for academic professionals. Upcoming opera production of student and faculty members. Famous choreographer, Twyla Tharp receives the Dickinson College Arts Award.

Article describing the changes in course syllabi over time as a reflection of cultural transitions at the College. The Clarke Center commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Nuremberg Trials with a three-day symposium. Enforcement of the College alcohol policy is strengthened on campus. In-depth interview with members of the comedy group, Run With It.

Lani Guinier to give lecture through the Clarke Center. Details regarding the Latin American Symposium. Jim Hoefler, Professor of Political Science, announces his bid for a Pennsylvania State Senate seat. Debate over the use of the Depot on campus. Large centerfold on the details of the Public Affairs Symposium. Despite losing its last three games, the Women's Basketball team heads for play-offs. Three Dickinsonians are named to the All-Conference Team: Annie Guzek, Gretchen Muller, and Nate Brought.

The College expects construction of the new Boyd Lee Spahr Library to begin in 1996. Tom Ridge, Governor of Pennsylvania, chosen as the Commencement speaker for the Class of 1996 graduation. The initiator of the Clarke Center, Henry Clark, Jr. speaks about his role and future of the Center. Dickinson alum Judge William Howard addresses the role of the media in the justice system. Women's Swimming is undefeated for the first time in ten years.

The national ranking of Dickinson College moves into the highest tier. Articles on the deaths of two faculty members, Amy Snow and Kurt Bair. The Classics Department receives a generous endowment of one million and thirty-four thousand dollars given by the Roberts Family. A petition from Earth Now circulates campus asking for the support of students against nuclear testing. The Clarke Center sponsors a panel to discuss the recent Bosnian tragedy. Professor Ronald Takaki of University of California, Berkeley guest lectures on multiculturalism in America.

This issue consists of articles analyzing the outcome of the 2004 Presidential Election on November 1st. Interview with Kurt Tadich '05, as he draws attention to his recent purchase of a 1962 fire engine. Advertisement for The Clark Center two-part symposium on the morality of torture, which includes a lecture given by Dr. Henry Shue and a panel discussion with Dr. Shue, Professor Bova (Dickinson), Stephanie Farrior (Penn State Dickinson School of Law), and David Perry (U.S. Army War College). Discussion of campus community service organization, Circle K possibly losing its club status.

This issue consists of further articles discussing Michael Moore's upcoming visit on October 6th. Discussion on the rise in Dining Services prices. Possibility of Warner Bros Network being included on student television networks. Upcoming Clark Center Event on Israeli-Palestinian relations. First-Years protest the Dickinson College car policy. Negative review of Michael Moore's documentary film, Fahrenheit 9/11. Bob Ziegler '05 named the Centennial Conference Football Defensive Player of the Week for the second time in the first three weeks of the season.

Keystones and Phoenix provide service opportunities for interested students; the organizations' development is also considered. Author Tobias Wolff to speak on campus. The Clark Center sponsors a talk by CNN political correspondent Bill Schneider. International House to be relocated to Todd House. Biology majors and faculty research new drug. Jazz drummer Joe Morello to play in Jazz Ensemble's upcoming concert and deliver workshop on campus. Men's Lacrosse beats McDaniel for the first time in 27 years.

The Clarke Center presents a discussion on the viewpoints concerning capital punishment. Dr. Paul Rozin gives a lecture on the "Fear of Food in America." Campus wide poll reveals that "hook-ups" are more popular than relationships. 42% of Dickinson students found to use tobacco products in recent poll. Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy Windsor A. Morgan in tenured. Dickinson's 2nd Annual Student Research Symposium is held to be a success. Public Affairs Symposium is held over a three-day period bringing many guests to campus to discuss Sex and Social Issues.

Special Edition. Anthrax scare in the Holland Union Building leads to the building being evacuated and closed off for several days. Senior Andrew Theodorakis arrested. Meals were served in the Kline Center. Dickinson's ranking among the Top 50 liberal arts colleges rose due to the success of Phonathon. Clarke Center presented a debate on the pros and cons of the Soviet collapse.

"No Witness" program put on to inform students about "acquaintance rape." ROTC program undergoes changes. The Clarke Center presents Edwidge Danticat, a renowned Haitian-American author. Gold Star Program implemented to standardize Greek Life. Homecoming game lost to Western Maryland.

Geology Department spends previous summer touring western United States. Priestley Award given to John H. Conway, professor of mathematics at Princeton University. The Clarke Center presents a talk on stem cell research. Dickinson alumna Dr. Barbara Dobbs Mackenzie gives talk on spread of comic opera in 18th Century Europe. Public Affairs Symposium hosts sessions on a variety of issues related to sex. Master Sergeant Robin Duane joins ROTC Program. Women's Soccer team achieves record breaking nine-game winning streak.

Theme of college year is "Carpe Dickinson." Freshman orientation changed to include "Orientation Assistants." Seniors Jennifer Moll and Brian McLoughlin win Presidential Scholar Award. President of the American Civil Liberties Union, Nadine Strossen, gives a speech sponsored by the Clarke Center addressing current drug policy and its conflicts with individual civil liberties. The Dickinsonian adds a sport editor and personal ads to the paper. Brazilian band Minas performs. Senior basketball players Matt Shaffer and Tony Beers win gold in the Arafura Games in Australia.

Freshman Jeffrey Shank dies after falling off Drayer balcony. U.S. Naval Academy Band plays in ATS. Clarke Center lecturer Sandra Peart talks about eugenics. Student Jessica Ellerman studies plants' UV protection. Kathryn Talalay gives presentation on Philippa Schuyler. Lack of success of Phi Kappa Psi's Toys for Tots drive is blamed on new college charge policy. Cafeteria introduces "Wok Up". Profile of Sherry Harper-McCombs. Riot erupts at Ice Hockey game.

Students unaware of option for breath analyzer tests administered by Department of Public Safety. Dickinson Speech and Debate Team holds second annual Red Devil Speech and Debate Tournament. ROTC attends Field Training Exercise for Blue Mountain Battalion. Dickinson eliminates community experience graduation requirement. Dickinson College Television announces new show, "On Second Thought". Student discusses food disposal policy of cafeteria; Dickinson Garden uses cafeteria scraps for compost. Pi Beta Phi and Umoja joint-sponsor Apollo Night. ROTC attends Ranger Challenge.

Literature Film Association holds annual conference at Dickinson. William Flynn is Clarke Center speaker and Benjamin Rush Award recipient. Quarry becomes more popular due to advertising. Students studying in China are allowed to live with host families for first time. Survey finds Dickinsonians opposed to unilateral action against Iraq. Hillel sponsors Rick Recht Band. Dickinson Society of Physics Students launches Physics and Astronomy Conversation Series. Profiles of Jennifer Blyth and William G. Durden. Football reaches record of 2-4.

Springfest occurred, met with good weather and mixed reactions from the student body. The first annual Deli Night was well-attended. Keith Rodgers and Skip Stevenson are doing a 50-hour radio marathon for autism. A lip syncing contest capped off Greek week 2001. The Student Senate held their last meeting of the year. Morgan Hall won the Freshman Olympics. Adam Ferullo reviews President Bush's first 100 days in office. A poll of students reveals that most freshmen are pleased with Dickinson, but that half of them have considered transferring.

Limestone Ventures, a new club on campus aimed at promoting self-starting businesses, held an entrepreneurship forum in ATS on October 25th. A group of students in an Oceanography class plan to head to the Bahamas in January to do research. The Clarke Center plans to hold a 3-day celebration of Irish literature starting on November 9th. Residents of Drayer Hall reacted angrily to a sixty-minute video on rape and men's fantasies shown in the Weiss Center on October 23rd. The editor writes an editorial criticizing the effect that new class registration policies will have on seniors.

Nine students arrested in Morgan Field brouhaha. English professor Ashton Nichols named as new associate dean of the College in the upcoming year. Frats Phi Kappa Psi and Sigma Chi booted off campus by Housing Board - bros up in arms over the decision. Clarke Center takes over PAS. College Model UN team travels to Brazil as only representatives of U.S. at international conference. Cokie Roberts & husband to talk about interfaith marriages. Numerous articles questioning the role of the administration in student life and organizations, and whether it overreaches its boundaries.

Prof. Daniel Bechtel retires. Raven's Claw to tap 100th class on Old Stone Steps. Prof. Neil Weissman appointed Director of Clarke Center. Morgan Lecture delivered by Paul Fussell. College prepares for composer Lalo Schifrin's arrival. Administrator Charles Seller retires. Model UN group forms. Looking Glass Theatre seeks to "promote diversity" through orientation skits.

Haitian art exhibit on display in Trout Gallery. Gen. David Meade, Hon. Sylvia Rambo, and Robert Waidner receive honorary degrees. Poet Debra Allberry speaks in Memorial Hall. Pres. Fritschler receives distinguished alumnus award from alma mater Union College. Veganism and vegetarianism advocated by speaker Jerome Marcus. Graduate David Graham speaks at weekly geology seminar. Kate Brooks addresses ADD problem at College in new pamphlet. Clarke Center panel discusses Haitian conflict. Profs. William Tow and Dominique Laurent join College. Adam Desnoyers reflects on O.J. Simpson trial.

New commission to examine the College's paper consumption. FAS Mailroom plans to move. Speakers debate obstacles to Russian reform at Clarke Center forum. Depot set to open Saturday. ODK taps nine new members. Sexual harassment policy under review. College students travel to the Bahamas to research marine science with Prof. Marcus Key.