Dickinson College

Plans for the celebration of the college's 175th anniversary are announced. A committee of 50 students will help the administration to draw up the plans for this celebration. The Campus Chest drive reports having received 16% of their goal in donations at the close of its first week. A Chambersburg radio station begins announcing Dickinson news and taking student requests for musical programming. The Interfraternity Council nominates ten Dickinson men as "Great Greeks." Changes to provide better representation in Student Senate are planned.

The Campus Chest drive opens with the goal of raising $3,000 to be distributed to six organizations. Seven students, including one woman, are elected to the Phi Beta Kappa honorary fraternity. A survey of the African-American community in Carlisle shows as a whole they lack access to adequate housing and amenities and face significant racial discrimination. The Belles Lettres' Hornbook sells out only three hours after going on sale. Nominations for Queen of the Mid-Winter Ball are announced. A Red Cross lifesaving class is offered.

Delta Phi Alpha, a national honorary German fraternity, establishes a chapter with the tapping of twelve students and two honorary members. A student gives a talk on problems facing the Middle East, focusing particularly on Palestine. Twenty-four students graduate. The Dickinsonian elects a new editor and head staff to replace outgoing senior members. An editorial appears on the status of civil liberties in the United States and the importance of ending racial, religious, and class discrimination.

President Edel appoints 34 students from all class years to existing faculty reappraisal committees in the continued overhaul of the college's social and academic programs. The cast of Macbeth is chosen. An editorial on the importance of academic freedom appears. Enrollment rises higher still with the addition of 25 new students for the spring semester.

Sociology students conduct a survey of housing conditions for white residents to Carlisle and a broader study of African-American residents' living conditions and experiences. The Board of Trustees approves significantly increased salaries for faculty and creates the new position of professor emeritus. Senate approves and amendment to clarify election and seating procedure for representatives. Dickinson's basketball team faces Columbia.

A short history of the traditional Doll Show and dance appears in anticipation of the year's event. The Upsilon Circle of the Omicron Delta Kappa society taps a total of 8 men, 6 seniors and 2 juniors. Dickinson's women plan a party for the underprivileged children of Carlisle. Dickinson holds a small display of Cervantes works in the library. A new system is introduced for managerial awards and honors for college sports.

Dr. George Michaelides presents a lecture on imperialism in Greece and the US's role in the nation. The basketball season, expected to be particularly challenging, opens at home against Elizabethtown. A representative from the World Student Service Fund gives a presentation on conditions in post-war Europe in preparation for the annual Campus Chest drive. An editorial by senator James E. Murray appears on the high cost of medical care and proposed legislation regarding solutions. Dickinson wins its final football game of the season against Washington and Jefferson.

The first exhibition of primitive and folk art in central Pennsylvania opens in Bosler Hall, drawing more than 200 people. The Little Theater drama group declares support for a non-affiliated production of Macbeth despite controversy. The Intercollegiate Conference on Government begins drafting a constitution and by-laws. Dr. J. Carter Swaim gives a talk on the translation of the bible into English and the need for a modernized translation. Guatemalan army captain Jose Luis Cruz provides a talk on the culture, history, and geography of Guatemala.

Dean of Students Russel I. Thompson declares that no exams will be given on the day after major dances. An exhibit of American Folk art is held in Bosler Hall. The psychology department begins offering career aptitude examinations to students. The student senate president calls for an inquiry into funding provided to campus clubs and organizations. The freshman team wins the volleyball tournament undefeated.

Dickinson holds its first Parent's Day, including a football game against Drexel and a faculty reception. The creation of a student-led honor system is discussed to mostly positive reactions. In a survey of college freshmen, Dickinson students rank 66th out of 317 colleges rated. The Interfraternity Council discusses plans for a fraternity weekend to be held in March.