1999

PAS Symposium to focus on human rights. Chinese government releases Helen Yao, wife of Yongyi Song. Admissions changes on the table for the new millennium. College prepares computer system for Y2K. Student response to Richard Rodriguez. Professor Ken Laws blends physics and ballet. Property damage damages college reputation. College town meeting a success. Luce Grant helps fund College's Diaspora Project. Roommates: how do they choose? The century turns at Dickinson...again. From play days to the NCAA's: the story of women's sports at Dickinson. Freshman actors debut in Cubiculo.

Partnership with Silas Craft Collegians aims at making campus more diverse. $4 million fund established to benefit students. HIV testing now available on campus. College to offer abroad program in Australia. Fraternities come together at Greek Gala. Filmmaker addresses racism in France. Cogan Fellowship brings alumni to campus. Take Back the Night calls for solidarity. Women's Center rallies to take back the night. On the road with Brest Cassell in Italy. CAB flick American Pie serves up some good eatin'. Ryan Early crowned Mr. Dickinson in Greek competition. DTG fall concert takes off.

Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist to give Constitution Address. College calls for student feedback with "quality of life" survey. Local residents clash with college over Goodyear project. Academic honor code proposed to college community. Former Greenpeace director to speak at the college. Collection of short stories marks Susan Perabo's literary debut. Senate approves fall budget. Town-gown relations could use improvement. On the road - get the scoop on studying abroad. Moliere's "The Learned Ladies" done learned us good over Family weekend.

Fall budget quagmire divides Student Senate. Students doubt anonymity of faculty evaluations. Dr. Michael Bishop to deliver Priestley Lecture. Bill Durden to be appointed 27th president of the College during Family Weekend. Priestley's lab equipment on display on Display in May Morris Room. French professors launch courses into cyberspace. Science often lost in liberal arts world. Efforts to 'green' campus continue. Mermaid Players to present The Learned Ladies.

College aims to increase diversity on campus. Two new Senate committees will address social life on campus. Brian Whalen appointed head of international education. National Coming Out Week inspires reflection on campus. Y2K madness hits Dickinson. Banned Books week celebrates freedom to read. No beer, no booze, what's left to lose? Model U.N. returns from hiatus. Carlisle courthouse to be wrapped in purple this Saturday. Out and about with Brent Cassell in Greece. Concert committee delivers a Funk Overload. John Chalberg Mercy river 'Climbing" to the top of the local music scene.

College librarian held by Chinese government. Fair voter turnout, lack of candidates mar Senate election. Stricter alcohol enforcement to include wrist bands. College alcohol policy lenient in comparison to area schools. Propaganda on tap for Chinese birthday bash. All natural food market unveiled in downtown Carlisle. Experts to address history, future of China. SAT requirement for admission back on table. Career Center launches new website. Japanese artist Teraoka explores sex and violence in a post-modern world. College students drink too much.

Housing shortage on campus due to so many freshman. Social space, honor code slated for senate agenda. Former Clinton spokesperson Lanny Davis to discuss Washington "scandal machine". Campus phone service lowers rates in effort to remain competitive. Future of Tome in doubt. College plans to expand American Mosiac program with $150k Hewlett grant. Physical Plant sponsors water conservation contest to combat summer drought. DPS to increase security after alleged sexual assaults.

U.S. News: College ranks 39th among top schools. College welcomes largest class ever. College developing new communities on campus. Renovations continue on campus with the new science center, the Kline Center, and the SNAR. Changes in dorm life spark new RA training. Community Directors added to Res. Life Staff. Presidential welcome for the masses. Dean offers words of wisdom for new students. Former freshman recounts his experiences for posterity.

Senate ponders giving seats to IFC/Panhel, meets heated opposition to proposal. Faculty set for final vote on the curriculum. Former dean of enrollment at Johns Hopkins University, Robert Massa, named new VP for enrollment management. Senate requests investigation into possible Title IX violations for improper treatment of women's sports by the Athletic Department. A farewell interview with President A. Lee Fritschler. Titanic disaster revisited - freshman seminar reenacts last supper aboard the fateful ocean liner. Professor Priscilla Laws nets $1 million for physics education.

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.

College revisits 20-year-old nuclear disaster with talk about lessons of Three Mile Island incident. President Durden discusses details of administrative reorganization. Senate offers email voting option with only two contested races for Wednesday's elections. Student Senate elections candidates profiled - most have only one candidate, though.

College hikes up 1999-2000 fees by almost four percent to $29,400. Faculty: 'Truly Living' physical education requirement truly dead. Rush recipients no longer forced to meet minimum GPA. Student Senate calls for candidates to run for more offices. Senate members explore options for honor code. Career services, external affairs find a new home on Mooreland Avenue. Freshmen attempt to challenge students to just 'think about it' with fliers asking pointed questions about serious topics. Students S.H.A.R.E. talent.

'Difficult Dialogue' set to tackle alcohol-related issues on campus. College looks to transform McKenney alley into vista. College cuts coach Haynam - "winningest women's basketball coach in school history" - loose after nine-year reign. KnowledgeSoft CEO speaks about 'How to Become a Billionaire'. Caribbean dinner, African-American showcase commemorate black history. New Department of Public Safety head Paul Darlington addresses student concerns.

Republican governor of New Jersey Christine Todd Whitman to speak at Commencement. Upperclassmen booted to quads next year. Faculty set to battle it out over curriculum reform plans. Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter to open 36th annual PAS on Sunday evening, in spite of the withdrawal of 'Dolly cloner'. Admissions numbers up. William Durden chosen to succeed Fritschler as president of the College, articulates his vision for the College. Panel of experts on Russia debate country's shaky future. 1999 Public Affairs Symposium: Science in Society is profiled.