The Enrollment and Student Life Committee (ESLC) place a moratorium on the consideration of new fraternities and sororities as President William Durden contemplates how large of a role Greek life should play on campus.  A Senior Class Dinner is held with guest speaker Thomas S. Hutchinson, class of 1987.  The college's Serve the World organization plans a winter trip to Jamaica.  Author and women's right campaigner Selma James speaks at the college.

Local restaurant Salamandra closes as the Student Senate considers passing a resolution to allow students to use meal plan accounts at select Carlisle restaurants.  "Godfather of archaeology" Professor Leon Fitts is set to retire at the end of the semester.  The college receives a $93,000 grant from the Compost Infrastructure Development Grant Program to expand farming compost.  The 10th Annual Apollo Night talent show is held in the ATS auditorium.  The sports section remembers local legend Jim Thorpe.

The Senior Class Gift Drive is set into motion with a Wine and Cheese Kick-Off Event.  President William Durden hosts a First in America soiree and receives acclaim from Classic Style magazine for his bow tie.

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.