Italian Club formed. Hans Kohn gives chapel lecture on Russia. Exchange student Klaus Kartzke discusses current situation in Berlin.
Specialized research assistance introduced in the library. In its first official investigation, the Student Senate Disciplinary Committee names sixteen students as participants in vandalism at Franklin and Marshall, publicly reprimanding them. Dr. Elmer Herber of the Biology Department discusses his latest research into pregnancy tests. Baltimore Alumni Association host dinner and dance for students. Author and lecturer Frank Nipp spoke to the upper-class chapel about the danger of Communist expansion in China, tracing its development.
Women to be allowed to attend Union Philosophical Society-sponsored event for the first time. Analysis of grades for academic year 1947-48 reveals average grade was 77, down from 78.72 from 1946-47.
Exhibition in Dickinsoniana Room of Bosler Hall examines Dr. Charles Nisbet's life at Dickinson. Frank Abrams, chairman of Board of Directors for Standard Oil, spoke about the importance of a liberal arts education in chapel. Works by Nicholas Moucharniak to be displayed in Bosler.
Professor Bertram Davis spoke about first impression of Dickinson at Young People's Fellowship, acknowledging the immense school spirit he encountered. President Edel attends inauguration of Dwight Eisenhower as president of Columbia University.
Plans to expand college band initiated, including adding more twirlers to the color guard and expanding repertoire. Professor John Pflaum presents talk on current situation in Berlin, highlighting the likelihood of war. Spencer Baird named as "Father of the National Museum" by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Editorial discusses the flaws in sorority rushing rules and the Pan-Hellenic Council's responsibility to fix them.
Little Three Intramural Sports Program temporarily dropped due to scheduling conflicts. John F. Bacon '38 named director of Ten Year Development Plan, designed to enhance campus through building projects. The Ever-Ready Chorus of Carlisle performance for Young People's Fellowship attended by 150 students. Hervey Allen to visit Carlisle during Pennsylvania Week, celebrating Pennsylvania's heritage. Charles Crawford '48 receives Volker Foundation Scholarship from Wayne University in recognition for outstanding leadership, beating out applicants from across the country.
New plaque in Old West to commemorate early donors. Professor emerita Josephine Meredith donates collection of books and pictures to college. Class of 1952 sets new enrollment record with 254 students. $192,000 raised in four months to meet goals of Ten Year Building Plan.
The American Association of University Professors censures the administration of Dickinson College. Construction work on the Allison Methodist Church and C. Scott Althouse Hall of Science continue on schedule. The Student Center Committee to submit student survey results to the trustees. Hon. Arthur Langlie to speak at tomorrow's Commencement ceremony. Article discusses the inadequacies and discomfort of the Mermaid Players' facilities. The Track Team completes its best season since 1915. Phi Kap's named Inter-Fraternity Champions. Dickinson Swimming wins its 17th consecutive meet.
The Wheel and Chain Society tapped seven new members. President Edel has announced upcoming improvements to the College, approved by the Board of Trustees, that will cost as much as $200,000. These improvements will include: Physics Department facilities work, alterations of the library with the ultimate goal of it filling up Bosler Hall entirely, the move of the Music Department to the Psychology Building and of the Psychology Building to the former Church House.