Dickinson College

In honor of Constitution Day, federal judge and 43rd First Lady of Pennsylvania Marjorie O. Rendell visits the university to make an address.  Members of the African American Society wear black to support the nationally known 'Jena 6' case.  Local restaurant Piatto hosts an AIDS fundraiser.

The Enrollment and Student Life Committee discontinues the use of Engage the World Fellowship scholarships.  Engaging the world as a concept, however, remains in full swing, as Dickinson holds a study abroad fair and an international student reception at Waidner-Spahr.

Reverend John Miyahara, Director of Religious Life and Community Services, is called to active duty in the US Navy.  Dickinson pays tribute to 9/11 with a morning memorial service.  Dickinson hosts Jackson Katz, America's leading anti-sexist male activist and filmmaker.

The Phi Psi fraternity faces a two-year suspension for "very serious hazing violations."  Presidential candidates of each class are advertised.  It is announced that hip hop artist Talib Kweli will perform in late September.

Dickinson exhibits its "greenness" through sustainability programs following President William G. Durden's signing of the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment.  Student Senate President Anya Malkov is profiled.

A tablet honoring the 810 Dickinsonian World War I veterans is unveiled, as are plans to build Memorial Hall inside of Old West. Bishop Ernest Richardson is announced as the speaker for the Hall's dedication service. Bishop Charles Burns and former president George L. Reed are announced as speakers for Commencement, scheduled for the Sunday after publication. The track team finishes fourth in the first annual Central Pennsylvania College Conference. New rushing rules and the list of students to receive honors are published.

The graduating class of Cooper Township High School visits campus. William Baumgarten, newly-hired professor of Bible Studies, tours campus and meets faculty. The recently-formed Women's Athletic Association publishes its bylaws. Belles Lettres elects new officers.

Fred Holmes '24 wins first prize in the annual Freshman Oratorical Contest. The Dickinsonian attends a meeting of the Intercollegiate Newspaper Association at Gettysburg. The Freshman class votes 168-43 in favor of the Honor System. The Sophomore and Junior classes, Union Philosophical Society, McIntyre Literary Society, Harmon Literary Society, and Greek Club elect new officers.

Founder's Day celebrations are deemed a great success. Student Senate meets to discuss improving "chapel entertainment," a popular notion among the student body. The Honor System (renamed the "Student Government Examination System") is amended and enters its second trial phase. The freshman class elects its officers for the next academic year. The final examination schedule is published.

The freshmen defeat the sophomores in the annual tug-of-war contest. Former president George L. Reed addresses chapel. Senior Barbara McCrea passes away after a long bout with glandular illness.