President William W. Edel appoints a committee to organize the Danforth Fund to improve religious activities on campus. Female students move to form a women's group. Dickinson students invited to attend a senatorial and presidential debate at the Dickinson Law School. Norman Cousins, editor of The Saturday Review, plans to speak in Bosler Hall in the first Cultural Affairs program of the academic year. Politicians David Lawrence and W. Thatcher Longstreth plan to speak in chapel to acquaint students with issues of the upcoming election.

English Professor Bertram Davis reappointed with tenure. Professor William Bowden appointed new faculty advisor of The Dickinsonian. Colin Jackson, a lawyer practicing in London, gives a lecture titled "Report on Asia 1956." Details on upcoming address by Professor John Pflaum to the International Relations Club. Ford Foundation Grant received to improve faculty salaries. Danforth Grant received to improve religious activities.

Dr. William Edel to receive sixth honorary degree from Lebanon Valley College. Student Senate accomplishments highlighted, including joining the National Student Association.

The Mike Pedicin Sextet to play jazz concert. New Honor Code to come to vote. Romance languages professor Ferdinando Maurino to leave after eight years. Parents Advisory Council to present Appreciation Fund at second annual meeting. Public Opinion Poll results released; students acknowledge feeling uninformed.

The Blackburn Twins to perform at Chapel and annual Mermaid Players recognition dinner. Commons Club works to improve honor system. National Student Association commendation in support of student action in favor of Professor LaVallee is reprinted. Tennis team remains undefeated.

New art exhibit features works from The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. Board of Trustees hearing on the LaVallee situation commences in Harrisburg. Professor James Carson joins History Department.

The annual spoof issue, The Drinkinsonian, tackles various aspects of college life in a satirical manner.

Faculty passes motion to abolish discriminatory clauses from school organizations' charters. Opera singer Marquita Moll to sing at Annual Founder's Day concert. Debate Team continues impressive victory streak, securing a trophy at the University of Duquesne's tournament. Life Photographer Margaret Bourke-White spoke about her experiences abroad as a photographer. Professor LaVallee's suspension called into question; a letter from Francis Walter, Chairman of the House Un-American Activities Committee, is reprinted.

Librarian May Morris retires. The third annual military ball to be held; Andy Angellucci to play dance. 1956 Microcosm to be released in May; additions introduced in previous volume kept. Faculty take steps to stop student hazing. Professor LaVallee suspended because of current situation related to the House Un-American Activities Committee investigation; other concerns related to the Red Scare addressed. Student Senate requests revocation of LaVallee suspension.

Dickinson Follies to perform "Jamaican Jaunt." Norwegian exchange student Gaute Gregusson discusses his experiences at Dickinson the year before. Students complain over lack of faculty attendance at athletics-backed chapels. Swimming Team has first season where they won more than they lost in 23 years.