Gobrecht, Wilbur

President Edel speaks at chapel. Dean of Women, Phoebe G. Follmer takes a leave of absence and Mary Margaret Kellogg is appointed the acting Dean. Article discussing the upcoming Homecoming football match for the Old Mahogany Bucket between Dickinson and Gettysburg College. The Dickinson Mermaid goes missing from atop Old West. The College band is the largest it has been since the war. Dickinson Football defeats Juniata. Footballer Wilbur Gobrecht is tied for receiving a high-scoring honor in Pennsylvania. Profile on student athlete, Ed Ermak.

New construction on campus, completion of 'Townhouses' on Louther. Housing shortage on campus results from larger freshman class, improved retention rate. College changes alcohol policy regarding kegs on campus, restricting them to fraternity housing only. Denny Hall completely renovated for first time since 1905, while additions to Snack Bar (Snar) lag behind schedule. Phi Kappa Sigma suspended for two years. Review of campus alcohol policies nationwide and on campus. Music review of Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A." and accompanying concert tour.

Four Dickinson representatives attended Danforth Foundation's Summer Workshop on Liberal Education and returned with suggestions for a new work-study program and curriculum changes. Contractor's miscalculations lead to delay in construction of Spahr Library's interior, delays bookwalk. ODK annual Leadership Conference planned for October 7 with theme of "Liberal Arts Education at Dickinson: Present Condition and Future Direction." A history of the partitioning of Palestine written by Jerry Weiner. New Peter, Paul, and Mary album reviewed. Chuch Strum previews the coming school year.

The Middle States Association will be evaluating the College. Follies announce this year's theme, "Tonight's the Night." Fraternity rush has ended and pledges announced. Sorority bids to be announced soon. Italian manuscripts to be displayed in library. Christian Association sent three students to Christian World Mission Conclave. Belles Lettres to present a French murder mystery. Dr. Flower resigns as head of cultural affairs. New assistant football coach is named. Adult education to offer eight courses in the spring. Swimmers win 30th straight meet.