Old West

Sigma Chi sanctioned over housing violations. Study shows that 70 percent of Dickinson students have cellular phone with them at Dickinson. Student Senate and the Multi-Organizational Board (MOB) unveil plans to renovate the Depot. Planned installation of chimes in Old West to be completed by the end of the semester. Composer Ralph Yusef Gawlick gives lecture to Music Department. Ban on gay marriage considered.

Plans for new science building begun. Male/Female student ratio discussed. 200 year anniversary of Old West. Mermaid Players stage new show. Alumni Weekend advertised. Alcohol on campus discussed at Town Meeting. George Lipsitz speaks about American culture. David Kaczynski discusses family struggle with brother Ted Kaczynski's trial in campus lecture.

Special Graduation Issue. The Dickinson Lion is featured in a new commencement ceremony. Dickinson Mermaid placed back on top of Old West. Honorary degrees given to five recipients. Special celebration held to honor members of Writing Science News course. Top news stories of the past year reviewed.

Mermaid reinstalled on top of the Old West cupola. Global Education tuition hike is dispelled as a rumor. National Volunteer Week will be celebrated on campus with many events planned. Dickinson Symphonic Band's spring concert held in Anita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium. Cogan Alumni Fellowships held for the benefit of English Majors. The Mermaid Players put on their production of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

Senate aims to 'green' campus and promote environmental sustainability. Cancellation of the contract of professor Pernilla Neal fraught with controversy, causes protest. First VP candidate to visit campus. Symposium looks at biomedical ethics. Students to hold forum for religious discussion. Professor Nichols returns to first love - teaching English. Strategic Planning assesses state of College facilities. Enormous section devoted to the issue of denying Professor Neal tenure. Renaissance Italy pays a visit to Old West. Seniors perform for the last time in the Cubiculo.

Riggs unearths bones under Old West steps. Panelists ponder future of the arts at four-day symposium in ATS. Student groups, DPS (Department of Public Safety) to relocate to a building on Dickinson Avenue. College's revamped website meets with mixed reviews. Previous fires spark new prevention measures. TIME's portrayal of modern feminists gives student Wana Saadzoi a fever. Student Alex Bloom has internship with Conan O'Brien. Trout Gallery display reflects sixties southern culture, addresses African-American issues with Romare Bearden show.

Prof. Daniel Bechtel retires. Raven's Claw to tap 100th class on Old Stone Steps. Prof. Neil Weissman appointed Director of Clarke Center. Morgan Lecture delivered by Paul Fussell. College prepares for composer Lalo Schifrin's arrival. Administrator Charles Seller retires. Model UN group forms. Looking Glass Theatre seeks to "promote diversity" through orientation skits.

Old West opens its doors to celebrate Constitution Day. College welcomes new faculty. Disabled students will have less boundaries. PAS to discuss the United Nations. Freshman class impresses Admissions. Account of rushing for men and women. Local bands attempt to establish a name as HUB rocks last Friday night. Student reviews Bologna. Student reviews the new coffee bar in the HUB.

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.

Controversy surrounds the Finance Committee's budget for the fraternities and sororities for the 1988-89 school year, and several anonymous threatening letters were sent to members of the Finance Committee. Beta Theta Pi reversed their decision to withdraw from the Inter-Fraternity Council due to conflicts between the fraternity and the council, among other reasons. Freshman Dennis Albertson established a "national service fraternity" called Alpha Phi Omega and will be co-ed and open to both Greeks and Independents.

In this edition, the school guarantees that there will be no housing shortage this year since four new houses have been leased on West Louther and Church Street. A rising interest in sororities caused a fourth sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma, to be established on campus. Gaylor Barham, the minority affairs counselor, unexpectedly resigned from the College. The College's Mermaid that sits atop Old West's cupola has been permanently removed to the May Morris room and replaced with a replica.

A snow emergency was declared in Carlisle as the town became inundated with snow, the worst since 1961. The College Christmas tree at Old West that was stolen and later destroyed in December is still under investigation. The All-College Committee on Student Affairs will present its coed housing proposal to the Board of Trustees and the Committee on Student Affairs and Communication. Women's basketball team starts off their season.

Pres. Rubendall receives the U.S. Army's Outstanding Civilian Service Medal. A lecture on the history of American warfare is given by Prof. Russell Weigley in Old West. College Debaters dual with Princeton Debaters on the topic "Sex and Watergate." The English Sinfonia perform in ATS.

An art exhibit by Rick Smolan will be held in the HUB for Freshman Orientation. The Security Office asks students to take steps to help prevent theft. The US Postal Service considers commemorating Old West into a stamp.

Pass/ fail options, freshmen grades, and general grading systems are discussed at an open hearing held by the Academic Standards Committee who are currently evaluating the grading system. An IPR subcommittee proposes to implement a college legislative body consisting of faculty, students, and administrators. Renovation of the Durbin Oratory is completed to make the chapel more appropriate for all worship and a re-dedication ceremony will follow. The college will open ATS for experimental use in February.

Senate elects new members to IPR. The College will plant new trees to replace some of the ones that have been cut down and, once pedestrian traffic studies have been completed, install two new red lights. Spontaneous or short-notice marches will now be in violation of a new Carlisle Borough ordinance. Sargent Shriver, former American Ambassador to France and Former Director of the Peace Corps, came and spoke in support of Democratic congress candidates; specifically Arthur Berger.

Student Senate passes measures including a proposal on independent housing. AAUP (American Association of University Professors) chapter declares that Prof. Ralph Sandler "has no claim" for his recent grading experiment. Bernard Greenhouse to perform in Old West.

The language lab has incorporated electronic audio equipment into their space at Bosler Hall. The renovations for the Durbin Oratory in Old West have been delayed due to a lack of funds. The administration is considering a plan that would allow graduate students from Pennsylvania State University to become involved in undergraduate intern teaching at Dickinson. Ada Perry, a secretery for 6 consecutive Deans of Men and one Dean of Women, was honored by her colleagues at her retirement.

The fourth annual Derby Day Steal sponsored by Sigma Chi kicked off Parents' weekend. Both East College and Bosler Hall had to put off renovation due to fund shortages. Tom Martin, president of the Student Senate, outlined the challenges that are to be faced by the student representative on a faculty committee. Suzanne Lail was elected president of the Women's Interdormitory Council. Dr. Alfred Levin and Dr. Stephen Coslett are proposing a speed reading class to the administration. A group of six geology students led by Professor H.W.

This is a special issue of the Dickinsonian, published in response to Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4th, and four articles were written about the assassination in this article. One profiles student reaction, one profiles faculty reaction, one shows town leader reactions, and one discusses Rev. Joseph Washington's views on the future of the Civil Rights Movement. Students and faculty participated in memorial services for King.

Dr. George Beadle receives Priestley Award. Swim team retains Middle Atlantic Conference College Division title. Four fraternities remain on probation for rush weekend incidents. Keeble College Prof. Nicholas Zernov to speak in Memorial Hall. This summer, Profs. George Allan and Merle Allshouse to direct first annual Philosophy Institute. Open meeting in Union will allow students to view possible curriculum changes. Slated to speak in chapel is Indian scholar Bishop James Mathews. Robert Bailey elected Independent Student Organization president. Prof. K.

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.

Nobel Prize winner Charles H. Townes is awarded the Priestley Award. A resolution prohibiting discrimination in campus organizations awaits approval by the Board of Trustees. A group of administrators, faculty members, and students will meet to discuss what type of liberal arts college Dickinson should be. The assets of each actor to their role in the Follies production of Guys and Dolls is praised. Professor Robert Nilsson gives a review of the first semester of Dickinson's Bologna program. Dickinson is compared to Beloit College in academic structure and student population.

In this issue of the Dickinsonian the Microcosm of 1963 names John Leroy and Bill Lowe as co-editors. Jasper Deeter of Hedgerow Theater to guest at the Arts Festival. Founders Day Program pays tribute by naming Old West an historic landmark. UPS sends representatives to help draft the new State Constitution. Mermaid Players to present A Thurber Carnival. ROTC inspection earns high acclaim. College adds several new courses in various departments for the following year. Phi Psi takes IFC bowling title. Bill Smith elected President of the D Club. Baseball, Lacrosse victories.