Dickinsonian, October 23, 1980

Native American participants in the Long Walk for Survival make a stop at Dickinson. Charles Corddry comes to campus to talk about defense budgeting and the presidential election campaign. Discussions about changing the academic calendar prove controversial. Requests for practicing campus gynecologist are made. The Task Force on Student Life analyzes the results of their student life survey administered in September. Songfest is full of great acts. "Cosmos" premiered at Bonisteel Planetarium.

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Dickinsonian, October 9, 1980

Mailbox in front of HUB removed in accordance with new national energy conservation policy. Phi Delta Theta celebrates 100 years at Dickinson. The Service Center cites office negligence as cause for large amount of waste on campus. Fall Fest Charity Weekend raises considerable funds. Grouping all fraternities together on quad is called a mistake by the President's Commission on the Status of Women at Dickinson College. Belles Lettres holds reading series.

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Dickinsonian, October 2, 1980

Third Annual Black Student Union Conference took place on campus. Accreditation of College is reviewed in preparation for Middle States Evaluation. Role of Sororities on campus is discussed. Senate Auxiliary Enterprises and Grievances Committee works to improve things on campus. Discussions begin about transforming old gym into a Creative Arts Center. New band on campus, The Instigators, are reviewed positively. The Omicron Chapter of Sigma Chi wins the Peterson Significant Chapter Award.

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Dickinsonian, September 25, 1980

Jerry Walker of Bucknell University stages his one-man show on campus. Discussions are underway for a computerized checking system which would replace student ID's with a personal multipurpose card that could be used all over campus. Conveyor system to be installed in cafeteria will save money. String of disturbances on campus raises safety concerns. Southside Johnny concert draws less than expected crows, leading to loss in revenue. Professor Michael B. Kline wins the Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching. Southside Johnny and Asbury Jukes perform energetic show.

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Dickinsonian, September 18, 1980

Fraternities issued large bill for property damages and cleanup. President Banks talks about the future of Dickinson College. Alcohol Learning and Knowledge for You, ALKY, is discussed. Sorority and Fraternity rushing begins. Women's Volleyball plays first match in new Kline Center.

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Dickinsonian, September 4, 1980

Dickinson College is the recipient of the $250,000 grant from The Kresge Foundation. New security system added to Boyd Lee Spahr Library to prevent theft of books. Dickinsonian is awarded All-American status by the National Scholastic Press Association and the Associated College Press. Orientation activities take place. Convocation held for the first time in newly constructed Kline Center. Sally Porter hired as Dickinson's first female campus police officer. Sellers House converted into residence building. 379 W. Louther St. and 152 S. Pitt St. are purchased by the College for housing.

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Dickinsonian, April 25, 2003

Milton B. Asbell Center for Jewish Life opens in former Sellers House. Alpha Phi Omega receives Daily Points of Light Award. Professors circulate an anti-war letter and a pro-war email. Flickheads host spring skit show. Profile of Professor Charles Barone.

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Dickinsonian, April 11, 2003

Four seniors charged with providing alcohol to minors. Sophomores Matthew Schelberg and Jean-Yves "Rockko" Rwakazina deployed to Iraq. Vincent "Bo" Jackson gives Poitras-Gleim lecture. ROTC and Students for Social Action co-sponsor care package drive for deployed soldiers. Fourth annual Jamnesty. Profile of Louis Ziantz. Alternative Spring Break goes to Arizona reservation. Alumni Adam Katz, Andrew B. MacPhail and Eric Margenau participate in panel discussion "The Business of Baseball" and dedicate MacPhail Baseball Field.

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Dickinsonian, March 28, 2003

Fourth annual Cogan Alumni Fellowship offers examples of careers with an English major. Collegium plans to travel to Italy. Hillel sponsors debate about latkes and hamantashen. Professor Candie Wilderman receives award for volunteer watershed monitoring. Dickinson students participate in spring break service trip with Allison Methodist Church. Profile of Professor Windsor A. Morgan.

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