Dorm fire

Professor Leon Cushing Prince decides to run for lieutenant governorship. Lloyd W. Hughes wins Phi Epsilon Pi award for being the most valuable basketball player. Dickinsonian sends representatives to convention of Intercollegiate Newspaper Association. Professor C. R. Walther Thomas becomes honorary member of Theta Chi. Alpha Chi Rho house catches fire; minimal damage.

The Autobiography of 15th president James Buchanan tells of early days at Dickinson College. The Debating season opens with a triangular meet with Haverford and Ursinus. Prof. Quimby speaks on Sex and the Bible. Dickinson attends the annual National Student Federation of America conference. Prof. Leon C. Prince announces his candidacy for Pennsylvania State Senator. Over the Christmas break, a janitor stops a small fire in Conway Hall.

President William Edel consents to extended term. Admissions plans class of '63 to be smallest in many years. Fire in kitchen of Phi Epsilon Pi house. Student Senate questions faculty changes. Frank A. Miller becomes history instructor; Jacqueline Smith Olin becomes chemistry instructor. Men's swimming defeats Gettysburg. Professor William L. Taylor embarks on lecture tour of Near East and Far East on American way of life for State Department.

McKenney Suites bursts into flames. Poets, activist to speak about 'Black Voices'. College to cut almost $1 million for 1999. 35th annual PAS focuses on religion's role in society. Library installs card-operated photocopying machines, students must purchase new card. Animal rights group focuses on animal testing.

Quad 4 catches fire for the second time in four months due to an unattended cigarette. The number of seniors allowed to live off campus next year shrinks as not all dorms were filled this year. The Committee on Financial Aid releases an investigative report on their efficiency. Baseball season is delayed due to the snow.

The Lumberyard collapses due to heavy snow fall. The origins of a fire in Quad 4 are questioned. The first Common Hour of the spring features The New Jack Scholars--a group that explores African History through Hip-Hop in Afrocentricity. The topic of the upcoming Public Affairs Symposium is Media: Defining the American Dream. The College will celebrate Black History Month throughout February with multiple events. The Men and Women's basketball teams loose momentum after the break.

President Sam Banks proposes 'repositioning' and increasing tuition at "State of the College" address. Ben Bova to speak at PAS. Education included in Reagan's State of Union Address, Fire at Phi Epsilon Pi Fraternity House, Exhibit of Ms. Toshiko Takaezu opens in new Trout Gallery in the Emil. R.

Fire in Quad 2 destroys room, forcing several students to move out of their rooms. Student Affairs and Services Committee approves BYOB policy at Campus events. Professor George Friedman creates controversy in Japan debate with book analyzing US/Japan relations. The Earth Issues Lunch Series focuses on the environment. College interviews candidates for director of the Writing Center. Department of Safety and Security engages in campaign for increased seat belt usage. Russian exchange students discuss the crisis at home. Two student explore three lesser known Carlisle bars.

Conway Hall independents create social privileges dorm council. New Biology building to be built on old Kappa Sigma house site. Phi Beta Kappa plan faculty forums. IFC establishes individual house libraries. Physicist Walter C. Michels to receive Glover Medal. Plaque honoring "Uncle" Noah Pinkney.Faculty present "Faculty Frantics". Freshmen pledge Honor Code. Prof. Tuttle discusses Dickinson Changes. Prof. Flaherty extends study leave. Eighty-one freshmen try out for Freshman Plays. Jean-Pierre Grosclaude compares U.S. to Geneva. Fraternity and Sorority rush.