Dickinsonian, October 9, 1953

Classical music program added, made possible by a donation of records and a high quality record player made by the class of 1953. Former professor Donald Morrison appointed head of the State Civil Service Commission. College to offer evening courses to Carlisle residents. World University Service Conference to be held at the College. Mermaid Players announce expansion of program. Former professor Eric Barnes accepts position as chair of American Civilization at the Free University of Berlin, new director of the University's Institute of American Studies.

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Dickinsonian, June 6, 1953

Commencement Issue. Seven men to receive honorary degrees - Five of whom are Dickinsonians. Commencement brings to a close the first year of the Men's Glee Club. The Dickinson College Chapter of the American Association of University Professors celebrates its Fifth Anniversary. The Theta Chi fraternity returns the Dickinson Mermaid. New rules regarding Freshman hazing are announced. Article reflecting on the first year of the Dickinson ROTC Program. New Rushing regulations announced. Review of Dickinson athletic teams.

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Dickinsonian, May 15, 1953

The Union Philosophical Society will award the Commencement speaker, Secretary of Interior Douglas McKay, the first Union Philosophical Society Award since its rejuvenation. The College awards Trustee Scholarships to five future Dickinsonians. Walter Fish elected President of Student Senate for the next year. Profile on Dickinsonian Emil Weiss. The Dickinson Golf Team defeats Albright. Dickinson Lacrosse wins against Western Maryland College. Dickinson places second in the Little Three Track Championships.

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Dickinsonian, May 8, 1953

Plans for a student-published humor magazine called "The Devil." New student counseling system has been approved and will go into effect next Fall. Faculty promotions announced. Profile on faculty member Sargent Joseph F. Kolodinsky. Profile on Dickinsonian, E. Donald Shapiro. Dickinson Lacrosse defeats Lafayette.

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Dickinsonian, May 1, 1953

Educators Mark Burkhart and David Swartz to speak at an upcoming meeting of Future Teachers of America. Celebrated artist, William Robinson Leigh to visit campus. Dean Amos Horlacher to take leave for graduate study at Columbia University. The Dickinson Debate Team places first in the Duquesne Novice Tournament in Pittsburgh. Profile on Dickinsonian Loma Rein. Detailed article covering the upcoming Spring Follies, Mermaid Players' production, and Drama Festival. Dickinson Baseball defeats Franklin and Marshall. Sophomore girls win the Inter-Class Bowling Tournament.

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Dickinsonian, April 24, 1953

Dr. William L. Tayler is elected to serve on the National Council of the American Association of University Professors. Omicron Delta Kappa named the Dickinson College Debate Team as the most outstanding college activity. Profile on Dickinsonian Ted Adourian. Dickinson Baseball defeats Western Maryland College.

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Dickinsonian, April 17, 1953

Dr. Whitfield J. Bell, Jr., will be on leave next year, serving as a visiting professor at the College of William and Mary. John Scott - author, lecturer, and foreign correspondent for Time magazine and Life magazine - will speak at an upcoming chapel meeting.The Dickinson College Chapter of the American Association of University Professors to hold its annual dinner. Julliard String Quartet to perform. Details of Spring Formal. Profile on student athlete Jim Pritchard.

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Dickinsonian, April 10, 1953

Pan-Hellenic Weekend will feature a Mardi Gras theme. Dr. John A. Monroe to speak on Senator Henry Ridgely at the upcoming Boyd Lee Spahr Lecture. The Debate Team placed sixth at the West Point Elimination Tournament. The Dickinson ROTC unit plans to hold an Open House. Renowned Hampton Choir performs on campus. Leadership Banquet to be held by the Dickinson Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa. Profile on Dickinsonian Phyllis Hood, who recently married Skip Fredericks. Upcoming second annual girls versus boys softball game. Beta Theta Pi wins the Inter-Fraternity Basketball Tournament.

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