The annual banquet of the Alumni Association of New York is held. The association's president Horatio King distributes new college songbooks to the attendees and President Reed speaks about the college's current state. The 1906 Microcosm procures a profit for the first time in the publication's history.
The Glee and Mandolin Clubs return after a tour comprised of ten concerts in three different states. President Reed requests submissions for a new college song. The writer of the song deemed the best will receive a prize. The Philadelphia Alumni Association holds its annual banquet, electing new officers and listening to a presentation regarding the glory of Dickinson. The New Jersey Alumni Association also holds their annual banquet, an event similar to that of the Philadelphia Alumni Association.
The annual banquet of the Baltimore Alumni of Dickinson College is held, presenting the progress of the College over the years. The evening ends with the presentation of $1000 to President Reed to be spent in whatever he considers the College's best interests. The Union Philosophical Literary Society celebrates its one-hundred-and-seventeenth anniversary.
President Reed addresses the campus, speaking out against the current state of football and threatens to abolish it if major amendments are not made to the nature of the game. The college catalog for 1905-1906 is published. The Dickinsonian requests writing samples from those students who wish to join the publication's editorial staff. The greatly-anticipated freshman-sophomore basketball game is played. The sophomore class elects their Microcosm officers.
The Athletic Committee and President Reed discuss the possibility of introducing soccer to the campus on an inter-class and inter-fraternity level. The resources for a varsity team are not yet available, but if enough interest is shown such a team could be formed. The Intercollegiate Football Rules Committee amends the game, disallowing athletes to deliberately strike their opponents with fists, elbows, knees or feet in order to provide a safer environment for players. New rules are outlined for freshmen girls, including the regulation of parasol and hairpin use.
Preparations for the Orchestra and Glee Club concert. Resignation of Professor Harman. Y. M. C. A. Northfield conference. President Reed's sixth anniversary as the head of Dickinson College. Phi Kappa Sigma smoker. Phi Kappa Sigma dinner.
Demorest Temperence Contest held at the Lutheran Church. Anna Shaw lecture on the "New Man". Freshmen banquet. Update on the Microcosm. Rod and Gun club is organized. President Reed's reception to members of the Senior class. Debate between Belles Lettres Society and Union Philosophical Society, the Union Philosophical Society the victor. Obituary for Dickinson student Leon Chamberlain. Freshmen Oratorical Contest for the Cole and Walkley prizes held in Bosler Hall. New fraternity song for Phi Delta Theta. Y. M. C. A. Northfield convention.
President Reed's twentieth anniversary as president of the college. Organization of a fraternity baseball league. Inter-class track meet. Update on the Minstrel show. Comus Club dance. Judge Ben B. Lindsey lecture. Phi Kappa Psi convention.
An entire day is given up to religious worship for Dickinson’s Day of Prayer. An article discusses the matter of coming up with a name for the athletic field. Y. M. C. A. services occur under the direction of Sayford. Dr. Reed is appointed to State Librarian. The college prepares celebrations for Washington’s birthday. The basketball team has begun to practice.
In the last game of the season, the football team loses against State College. Dr. Reed gave a Thanksgiving Address at Carlisle High School summarizing the history of Thanksgiving. The text of the Dickinson-Gettysburg Agreement is provided. Use of and conduct in the gymnasium is discussed.
Banquet in honor of Dickinson's President Reed is held in New York. Article on graduate Horatio C. King. Announcement of a special Easter issue for the Dickinsonian. Freshman class banquet. Macbeth was performed at the Carlisle Opera House.
Mt. Gretna Oratorical Contest was held. New Preparatory School students are announced. A summary of the career of Dickinson College President Reed.
Response to criticisms of President Reed in the Pennsylvania Methodist. Details on the Glee and Mandolin clubs' trip to Mechanicsburg. Phi Kappa Sigma convention in Lancaster. Philadelphia Club banquet. The Liberty Bell made a stop in Carlisle on it's way to be delivered in North Carolina.
Establishment of the Dickinson Dramatic Club. Biennial convention of Alpha Province of Phi Delta Theta. Speech given by Dr. Reed at Yale's Bi-Centennial Celebration.