The class of '86 plans to erect a fountain near Old West and the new scientific building.  The Belles Lettres Sophomore Contest is held. 

The Athletic Association selects members for the baseball team.  The Union Philosophical Society Sophomore Contest is held.  The Union Philosophical Society purchases new books for their collection.  The Belles Lettres Society begins a revision of their constitution.  Alumni hold a reunion in Philadelphia.  The seniors go on their Class Ride.  Dickinson's baseball team plays Hagerstown in the first match of the season. 

The annual school catalogue is released, with numerous printer mistakes.  The Union Philosophical Society alters its constitution.  The Phi Psi's hold their annual reception.  Construction continues for the gymnasium.  The Belles Lettres Society plans its annual Sophomore Contest.  The Freshman play a chosen baseball team from the entire college population and lose to them, 28 to 16.  The Microcosm is not to be printed this year. 

Students are critical of the revival meetings occurring amongst the townsfolk of Carlisle.  The Belles Lettres Society holds its 98th anniversary.  Four freshman form the Beta Sigma Chi Society for the purpose of studying literary culture.  The Belles Lettres and Union Philosophical Societies decide to both hold sophomore contests.  The Dickinson College Athletic Association is formed. 

Students are criticized for studying on the Sabbath.  Relations between students and professors are notably peaceful.  Rumors spread that South College is to be dedicated entirely to the Preparatory school.  The only known existing portrait of President Durbin, the first President of the College, is donated to Dickinson until a duplicate portrait or bust can be donated by the owner, President Durbin's daughter Fletcher Harper.  The annual Day for College Prayer is observed on January 30 with a sermon from Rev. W. S.

The good health of Dickinsonians is praised, while the religious habits of students are criticized.  Some students are criticized for their drinking habits.  Rumors arise over a possible strike of students for a reduction in boarding house rates.  The Union Philosophical Society cancels its anniversary celebration after one of the planned speakers leaves the college.  The organ used by the college is taken away by the owner, leaving the college organist with a poor quality melodeon to play during chapel.  The college orchestra is in excellent condition but lacks mon

The senior class begins planning for Class Day.  A college orchestra is organized. 

The inter-society debate is held.  The freshman football team is left with no opponents in the school or out.  The Union Philosophical Society is to hold their annual anniversary. 

Dr. Lippincott leaves Dickinson to become Chancellor of Kansas State University, and two new professors, Professor Durell and Dr. Rittenhouse, join the college's staff.  The sophomore baseball team beats the junior team.  An inter-society debate between the Union Philosophical Society and the Belles Lettres Society is planned.The Board of Trustees votes to construct a new Scientific Building between East and West College.

End of the year issue. Summaries of recent Baseball, Tennis, and Track Results. German Exchange teacher visiting Dickinson for six weeks. Annual reports of student clubs. Essay on Christian Science by Horatio Collins King. Listing of the Class of 1911 with student's activities. Pictures of class officers and other students in important positions.