Articles for April Fools Day: Articles from historical Dickinsonians. Denny Hall destroyed in fire. Senate passes strict rules for freshmen. Red Devils football defeats Penn State. Old West Mermaid replaced by replica. Dickinson during the Civil War. Barry Goldwater speaks on the Greek system, political doctrine.
President Sam Banks makes plans to renovate Bosler and Denny. The College adopts a new sexual harassment policy, which was the year's work of the Commission on the Status of Women committee. Diane Jefferson is the new counselor/coordinator of Minority Affairs at the College. Students discuss the renovation costs of Bosler and Denny Halls after the College just newly built a gymnasium and recently renovated the gym-turned-arts-building. The paper features a view inside the newly renovated Arts Center as it is due to be open soon.
College Treasurer James Nicholson resigns to pursue other career interests. College addresses issue of noise pollution from fraternities on campus, students living in Carlisle. Causes controversy among Inter-Fraternity Council members and Residential Life officials. Committee on Human Rights in Central and South America hosts "Teach-In" featuring Central American poetry, films, and a panel debate on U.S. foreign policy in Central America. Wellness Week profiles healthy living for student benefit. Dickinson begins work on promotional film. Snack bar named "Union Station.
Snack Bar reopens after delays in renovation push construction into October. Snack Bar exterior still uncompleted as of publish date. Controversy elicited by Red hats, in style similar to those of Wheel and Chain, Raven's Claw, given to campus R.A.s. Hats not to be worn on campus, but are to serve primarily as signs of appreciation. College kicks-off Sexual Education week with Woody Allen movie, speaker series. Dickinsonian editors among those present for briefing of College journalists by Reagan Administration officials.
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.
The all-College Priorities and Long Range Planning Committee (PLRP) announce that tuition will rise less then 8% for the 1984-85 academic year. Dickinson will enter the 1984 College Bowl. Students are given a tour of Denny Hall over the weekend to see progress on its current restorations. U.S. News and World Report issues their top colleges ratings and Dickinson is not listed. The Arts Building, which was located next to the library, is torn down. DTG's show entitled "Cold Feat" is a success.
Denny Hall is closed for renovations and the Social Sciences move to Stevens Elementary School. WDCV modifies its news operation after United Press International repossesses their teletype. Bosler re-opens to the Language and Education departments. The College hosts a popular exhibit entitled "Functional Ceramics."
Poet Robert Kelly spends week at College. In a Denny Hall ceremony, Prof. Roland Fletcher is promoted to Major in the US Army. College Dean George Allan proposes changes in tenure and faculty development policies. College plans self-study in regards to Title IX law. Student Committee for Social Reorganization organizes Roster Boycott to gain "a more equitable living situation." The upcoming Public Affairs Symposium receives a special supplement.
Due to age, Denny Hall undergoes repairs. Amado Quartet to appear in Cultural Affairs program. Former US Pres. Assistant James Califino, Jr. speaks at the Presidency's Sixth Annual Leadership Symposium. In Memorial Hall, Hugh Seidman is to open Poetry Series. Jimmy Buffet and Roger McGuinn's concert is reviewed as "mediocre."
President Rubendall announces that although pledges for the Ford Foundation Challenge Grant exceed the goal of 6 million dollars, the money has yet to materialize. Elkin Tolliver, Mike Floyd and Ron Lane are arrested as both students and townspeople picket in front of municipal building in controversial racial incident. Dr. Gerald S. Hawkins, dean-designate, is introduced. William Kroll to perform in the Social Hall. William Durden and seven others receive ROTC scholarships. Larry Warner gives talk, "Dickinson: Our Glorious Alma Mater," in Denny Hall.
Students vote to strike in protest of the "ever-widening war in Indochina," specifically the expansion of U.S. troops into Cambodia and the resumption of U.S. bombing of North Vietnam. They will strike for an indefinite period and students will gather for a review in two days. A Referendum survey is also published for all students to fill out. Students receive a permit for a march past the War College. Some 75 students block the main entrances to Denny Hall while the planning committees meet. President Rubendall will call a faculty meeting to discuss student anti-war strikes.
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.
Annual Priestley Day discussed. Musicians Anton Kuerti and Michael Tree to perform. President Howard Rubendall praises Dickinson Endowment Fund. Speaker H. L. Buurman of the Information Service of South Africa defends apartheid. Henry Steele Commager and William T.R. Fox to speak. Dr. Donald Gordon awarded grant. Louise Broujos begins teaching English at Dickinson. Food service Slater announces innovations for upcoming school year. Students debate Sino-American relations. Dave Waight leads in wrestling championship. Wrestler Joe Icenhower highlighted.
New campaign begins for building program. Walter Carringer to open Cultural Affairs series. Judith Rogers reports on the Crossroads Africa Program. President Rubendall officially declares the school year open with article describing the atmosphere of Dickinson and what students can do to contribute to it. Analysis of Spring 1963 grades. Student Senate announces new student book exchange program and new committee room in Denny Hall. New art professor, George Tomko, introduced. Republican State Chairman Craig Truax spoke at the Young Republican kickoff rally.
Dr. Woodward of Harvard to receive Priestley Award. College receives Ford Grant for the faculty study in Asian cultures. Dr. Edward U. Condon to receive John Glover Award. Spring Weekend performances include Twilight Gardens and Dave Guard and the Hill Singers. Dean Alan Coutts announces freshmen counselors. Mermaid Players present "My Three Angels". Denny Hall is described in 1904 catalogue. William Warfield sings to packed Bosler crowd. Phi Kappa Psi celebrate return with ceremony. John H. Hallowell to speak in Memorial Hall. F. Gerald Ensley speaks at chapel.
Priestley award goes to Dr. W. Maurice Ewing of Columbia University, Geophysicist. Malcolm Reports Dickinson's progress is on improvement. Senior Fred Richardson reserves Woodrow Wilson award for chemistry research. John Dingee takes over as Senate president. Loan from the federal Community Facilities Administration for a new dining hall and women's residence hall (probably Adams). Dickinson Follies to present The Boyfriend. Solution to Denny Hall pigeon nuisance investigated. New issue of the Hornbook published, contents disappointing.
William Buckler to give address at annual scholarship dinner. Denny bomb threat leads to evacuations. Student senate elections report. Students complete degree requirements in January. Final designs for library to be approved for construction. Bosler to be renovated. Methodist Board of Education agrees to help pay cost of some Dickinson courses. International enrollment increases. New course plan creates changes with curriculum requirements.
Fine Arts Festival includes Mermaid Players production of "The Divine Comedy", Faculty present "Of Thee I sing". Pres. Rubendall turns ground for construction of new Biology building. Freshman and upperclass counselors announced. Arts Festival shows two films by Sergei Eisenstein. History of Founders' Day. Ugandan student Anita Kabenge discusses education system differences. George D. Kilsey and Joseph H. Schiffman to speak at chapel. Dr. Donald T. Graffam conducts study on small college student personalities. "The Open Door" coffee house opens in Matthews.
In this issue, changes in Student Union rules are announced. Three students-Billie Brenn, Barry Warren, and Carol Sue Dry spent eight weeks this past summer as part of Project Africa. IFC holds weekend workshop. Cultural Affairs program to begin season with a chamber music program. Students hold panel discussions on foreign study. Live programs are being transmitted to the Carlisle Theatre via "Electronovision." An article reports the history of Denny Hall. Bosler Hall to exhibit woodcuts by Dan Miller of Philadelphia. Compulsory chapel and assembly programs are debated.
This issue reports highlights of the Military Ball and the Mermaid Players' presentation of "The Miser." The annual Chest Drive begins, Dr. Gilbert Malcolm is honored at Alumni Dinner. An appreciation of Denny Hall is reported. The Christian Association is formed by combining four existing campus organizations. Sigma Chi celebrates 100 years on campus. The Dickinson Flying Club purchases a new plane. Inter-fraternity and Freshman league football seasons end. G.M. Scholarship winners are announced. Pi Delta Epsilon admits four new members. The winter sports schedule is announced.