Economics professor LaVallee questioned by the House Un-American Activities Committee, sparking comment on the Fifth Amendment. Detler Bronk to receive Priestley Award. Losing season of basketball recapped.
Allison Methodist awards building contract for new church to be built on Benjamin Rush campus. D-book to be revised. The Mermaid Players' "The Male Animal," dealing with the Red Scare, reviewed. Swimming Team has first winning season, coming in second to Gettysburg. Photography competition to be held.
More information on Mermaid Players' production of "The Male Animal" given. Dr. McDonald appointed to biology department. Tuition to be increased by $50 annually. Swimming team continues excellent season.
An adult class in uranium is to be offered for the first time at a liberal arts school. American Chamber Orchestra to perform. Tickets go on sale for spring Mermaid Player production, "The Male Animal." Psychology class creates list of main problems at Dickinson, based on survey.
Sauter-Finegan to be featured at Mid-Winter Dance; nominations for Mid-Winter Queen announced. Graduate Record Exams required of all seniors.
Artist Joseph Sherly Sheppard will join faculty as artist-in-residence. Death of Professor Fink announced. Honor dorm opening for senior girls in Biddle House.
Holiday Issue. Ogden Nash to appear on campus. The Ford Foundation donates over $400,000 to the college to help raise teachers' salaries. Sauter-Finegan Orchestra to play Mid-Winter Ball. The Board of Trustees speaks on Social Rule revision and leaves policy enforcement to President Edel.
Iva Kitchell to perform at Carlisle High School. Debate Team places second at tournament at Muhlenberg. Debate over the Social Rules on campus occurs.
Christian Service Team travels to local churches. Music programs for the remainder of the year are announced; new programs under the direction of Paul Smith, who takes over program organization from students. Private Stan Singer continues occasional column, discussing different people he encountered during Basic Training. The football team defeats Johns Hopkins during Homecoming.
Merger of Hornbook and Literary Bulletin urged. Homecoming plans advertised; plans include Morgan Hall Dedication, football game against Johns Hopkins, dance, and alumni lunch. Bruce Catton to receive honorary Doctor of Letters in November and give convocation address. Mermaid Players announce "Heaven Can Wait" as second production of the year.