Abolition of the Dean's List sparks much debate among students. Students now have access to their academic files under the recently enacted "Buckley Amendment." Fraternity pledges are on the upswing. Eight additional students are honored as Dana Scholars. New President Sam Banks outlines his planed policies in a Campus Comment. An editorial examines town-gown relationships.
Samuel A. Banks is elected new President of the College. The topic of the 1975 Public Affairs Symposium will be "News Reporting in America: can it be free and responsible?". The Library's Chester dialaccess cassette system is in the process of being phased out and replaced by a new cassette duplicating system.
Former Presidential Press Secretary Jerald terHorst and prominent Washington attorney Max Kampelman have been selected to speak at this year's Public Affairs Symposium. A reduction in administrative personnel is proposed at the most recent faculty meeting. The College Annual Giving Office holds a telethon. A pole conducted by the Dickinsonian shows that the incoming freshman class is more conservative--smoking less marijuana, being more religious, and disapproving of abortion more then their upperclass mates. A Psychologist explains grief during Death and Dying miniweek.
College Presidential candidate Samuel A Banks visits the College again. The Mermaid Players' final production of the year will be the 18th century English comedy The Clandestine Marriage. The Office of Student Services opens its miniweek program on Death and Dying with a panel discussion on death and religion. The Committee for Social Alternatives plan more activities for the upcoming year. Student Senate revises its fall budget. The Basketball team suffers two losses.
Surprise sixth candidate for College President, Samuel Banks, shares his views on a liberal arts education. Student Senate debates proposed budget limits to four committees. Student Services will present a workshop on death and dying. The Pittsburgh Symphony chamber Orchestra gives a professional and well-received performance. The football team ends their season with a loss to John Hopkins bringing their final record to 5-4. 1973 Dickinson graduate Jeff Thompson will be the Junior Varsity Basketball Mentor.
Paul Ricoeur will present this year's Morgan Lectures on "Towards a Philosophy of Imagination." The Food Service Director discusses cost cutting tactics with Student Senate. Twelve faculty members apply for the $30,000 research and development grant. Five women's field hockey players land spots on the Central Penn Association all-star team. A promising basketball team looks forward to an exciting season. A calendar of upcoming November and December events is published.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Chamber Orchestra will play at the College. The Auxiliary Enterprises Committee (AEX) presents a statement to Senate to close the dining hall to non-boarding students in an effort to lessen stealing of food. In their most recent meeting, faculty debates and questions the search committee for new president of the College. The Office of Student Services and the Counseling Center announce a career workshop for women that is planned. The College hosted the First Annual Dickinson College Debate Debacle, which was won by Wesleyan College.
John M. Bevan, candidate for College president, examines the importance of a liberal arts education. The Follies production of Superman opens next week. Gulf Oil foundation presents the College with a $1000 grant for audio-visual equipment. Ronald E. Doernbach is selected as the new College registrar. Bruce Springsteen's concert is well received, however the College looses money on it. The College purchases a new Interdata 7/32 minicomputer system.
An overview of Dr. Philip Wilder's, candidate for president of the college, policies is given. An overview of Dr. Burton Wheeler's, another candidate, views is also given. The French house becomes a reality this year.
