Social Rules

The Mermaid Players open "A Man for All Seasons", their first performance of the year. The Dave Brubeck Jazz Quartet is scheduled to play on Friday, Nov. 17, 1967 at the Carlisle Senior High School Gymnasium. David Hagan of the Dickinson College faculty will give a piano recital, Nov. 12 at 3 P.M. in the Holland Union Building. Dean Gillespie appoints Andrew Hecker to the position of Dean of Men, effective Nov. 13, 1967. Turtle Trot scheduled for 4:15 on Saturday in the Holland Union social hall. Article regarding Prof.

The Student Senate formed a budget with a high allotment for the student activity fund. The Red Devils' win over Muhlengerg College moves them into first place in the Southern Division of the Middle Atlantic Conference, College division for football. SMC calls for students to strike on Nov. 14, the day before the nationwide marches on DC, in protest of the Vietnam conflict. Construction of ATS began two months ago and is expected to be completed for fall 1970.

All five faculty committees have granted voting rights to student members. The Student Mobilization Committee receives funds and backing from student senate to attend the Moratorium protesting the war in Vietnam. Kisner-Woodward hall receives approval of its Social Code from the Student Affairs Committee. Syntrax, a form of computer dating, is introduced to match students based on common answers in a survey and subsequently break down social cliques. A fully stocked health center on the first floor of Drayer provide free health care.

The Student Affairs Committee will deal with disputed Social Rules between students and Deans by hearing individual appeals. President representatives from each woman's dorm have come together to form the Women's Presidents' Council to stay consistent on social rules and regulations such as curfews. A document compiling and interpreting the "Rights and Limitations on Speech and Assembly" has been distributed by the Dauphin County Legal Service Association.

Deans continue to prohibit 24 hour dorm access between genders. The Dickinsonian is awarded eight awards for excellence by Saint Bonaventure University.

President Rubendall's response to the November 9 demonstration in which he pledges action. Assistant Professor of Economics Arun K. Datta returns to India after being accused of being a "security risk" by the federal government. Theodore Bikel to perform at Carlisle Junior High School. Student Affairs Committee announces acceptance of new social regulations. Frani Goodkin argues that college's architecture conflict uncovers imbalances in dormitory accommodations. Speaker Joseph Mathews to speak at chapel.

Students demonstrate in front of President Rubendall's house concerning the faculty decision to forbid any rushing activities and, more broadly, the movement for greater student privileges. Another demonstration, begun over the architecture controversy sparked by Professor John Cutler's October 28th editorial, meets with President Rubendall and leads to satisfactory results for both students and President. After a two-hour meeting following the demonstration, the President agrees to all four proposals set forth by the Committee for Better Architecture.

Ford Foundation grants college $2 million, most of which will be used to renovate buildings. President Howard Rubendall opens academic year with speech urging students to "get involved" in world affairs. Professor M. Benton Naff unexpectedly resigns. Students bothered by "needlessly boring" registration procedures. Dr. Gabriel Vahanian to speak in "Death Of God" lecture series. Anonymous culprit returns Tom Schmitt's paintings. Construction to begin on two new dorms, library, and a face-lift of Biddle Field. Dana Biology Building opens.

The schedule for Commencement Week and Alumni Weekend is published. IFC accepts it's previously proposed rush procedures for the 1966-67 yr that were approved by the Student Senate and not supported by the faculty. New rules for women's rush established by the Pan Hellenic council will go into effect next year. WIC revises the woman's rules. Two weekend trial runs of the new Social Rules were successful and a faculty will review and vote upon the rules next semester. "Collages," a new college published magazine, will add variety to student publications.

The newly established Faculty Student Affairs Committee will officially begin to study effects of the experimental Social Rules beginning in the fall. Four paintings were stolen from the Student Union art display. A recent survey reveals that "goldbricking" is among the most popular college activities. A survey reveals students eating, drinking, smoking, sleeping, and praying habits. A campus wide survey of students revealed varying opinions on the Vietnam war. Dickinson's Young Socialists Club is officially disbanded.

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.

The Student Senate approves new Social Rules recommended by the Social and Academic Affairs Committee and will be put into action with Dean approval.The Student Violations Hearing Board meets and alters procedures. A student faculty group explores issues of campus life debating "what is right and wrong with Dickinson students." Transfer students increase due to dislike of the 5-5-4-4 system. The second half of the Andrews Report is presented exploring patterns in the student body.Progress and goals of the new Leadership Council are explained.

A sub-committee of the Social and Academic Affairs Committee plans to seek improvements on the Social Rules. Results of the "Andrews Report", a study providing incite into the College's image, ethics, and make-up. The results of an alumni questionnaire to demonstrate changing student opinions. The radical approaches of Goddard and Shimer College's are compared to Dickinson in a continuing series on liberal arts educations.

A survey conducted among faculty members reveals mixed opinions on the 5-5-4-4- system. A trustee committee on campus affairs consisting of five members will be established as a direct link between the College and the Trustees. A new Square Dancing gym class is offered. A review of the Mermaid Players performance of Sweeney Todd is given. Dickinson's success as a Liberal Arts College are examined as well as the goals of a liberal arts education.

The Belles Lettres Society will present a week of student produced cultural events. The senate adopts an enforcement code for the new Social Rules and gains final student acceptance, yet still awaits agreement by the Dean of Students. Enrollment for the fall reaches a new high. A synopsis of the previous week's debates on the situation in Vietnam is given by key speaker John Garrett. A week long reading period is required for freshman before classes begin and is optional for upperclassmen.

An open forum on Vietnam will be held featuring a panel of students and faculty debating the conflict. Students ratified the proposed Social Rules and procedures for the creation of a student Enforcement Code are outlined. Technical aspects of the Mermaid Players "Wild Duck" production are discussed. A new position of school guard is established and appointed due to recent attacks on students. The first 16 students to participate in Dickinson's Bologna Center for International Study program report positively on their experiences.

Dickinson faculty has met and adopted condition of the establishment of Social Rules and students are asked to vote on the ratification of the 11 proposals which include co-ed hours in dorms, alcohol consumption, and disciplinary actions for rule violations. Students are also asked for suggestions for a student honor system. Federico Fellini's "8 1/2" starring Marcello Mastrioanni will be shown. The article discusses the plot of the movie and the issues represented through symbolism in the film.

A compromise is proposed to for Senate Resolution No. 1 Social Rules that would consist of allowing women in men's rooms one night a week, allowing alcoholic beverages downstairs at all times and requiring strict student enforcement. Mil Ball is to be crowned "Little Colonel." The powers of the Ambassador are outlined within the U.S.I.S. Concern, a student group attempting to draw attention to social issues, plans for speakers to lecture on such controversial issues as LSD and the Vietnam War.

Female students will be allowed above the first floor of all men's residence halls from 7:30 to 8:00 pm Tuesday, Oct. 26 to collect donations for the 1965 endowment fund. Opposition to Governor Scranton's "Operation Focus" anti-poverty program is discussed. Editor Maurice Girodais's "The Olympia Reader", a book containing many stories considered to be pornographic, is to be published. ODK will offer an annual Songfest. Final changes to the 1965-66 Social Rules were agreed upon by a faculty sub-committee based upon senate requests.

This week in the Dickinsonian, a group of students and professors will travel to New York for four days as a "traveling seminar." The "Swingle Sisters," a french vocal group, will perform on campus as part of the Cultural Affairs Program. There has been little progress in terms of the Social Rules problem. Gov. Scranton spoke on campus for homecoming. Editorials discuss chapel and orientation. Two students spent the summer working for the Summer Community Organization for Political Education in Alabama. Faith and Society will sponsor a theism versus atheism debate.

Dickinson's College Bowl team beat Mississippi college. Gov. Scranton will address the college on Alumni weekend. After more discussions on the social rules, no compromise has been reached between students and faculty. Junior Walker and the All-Stars will play at a the IFC-Alumni dance. A showing of "The Birth of a Nation" on campus fostered discussions. A lengthy report to the Faculty Committee on Social Rules. as prepared by the Student Senate Committee pm Social Rules, is reprinted. The Development Office revealed a plan to raise 16 million dollars by 1973.

This year's film season on campus begins with a screening of "The Birth of a Nation." An open meeting will allow for a discussion about social rules. Dickinson's College Bowl team beat Loyola. The Dickinson College Lectures Committee announced a focus on area studies. Editorials discuss boycotts and the social rules debate. Dickinson students who participated in exchanges to El Salvador and Sweden report favorably. Gov. William W. Scranton will visit the college to receive an honorary degree. The Intramural season opens.

In this issue, an assembly of students met and overwhelmingly voted in favor of petitioning the school for changes in the current Social Rules. An editorial reaffirms this sentiment. Dickinson's College Bowl team beat St. Francis. The school is planning two new dormitories. Students voice their approval for the new College Food Service. Three separate articles mock typical Dickinson students. Renovations in Bosler are hoped to provide better library facilities. The college welcomed 255 men and 138 women during its orientation, as well as 28 faculty.

New building to be built for biological sciences with grant from the Longwood Foundation. Joseph Washington, Jr. to become the new chaplain. New social rules outlined. Al Markizon reports on the progress of the Kastenmeier Bill on Civil Rights. Campus undergoing major construction. Freshmen Orientation undergoes changes. N. Ronald Pease assumes role of Dean of Men; David Jefferson assumes role of Dean of Admissions. Harold McElhaney assumes position as new head coach of wrestling, assistant football coach, and lacrosse coach.

In this issue of the Dickinsonian a Philadelphia group withdraws financial aid to the college. Samuel H. Magill appointed Academic Dean. The social living experiment was suspended for Commencement Weekend. Stewart L. Udall to speak at commencement. Several students to receive academic awards at graduation ceremonies. Six honorary degrees to be awarded during commencement. Prof. Harold Weigel to leave Dickinson for Shippensburg. New Girl's Dorm named in honor of Roland L. Adams and his wife Pauline. Glenn Hitchens named winner of the Class of 1902 Award.