Dickinson College

Ben Rascovar assumes editor-in-chief position of Dickinsonian for Fall 1967. Arthur Platt, Executive Assistant to the President, explains both the college finance program and the future increase in tuition. Faculty plans experimental, three-day reading period in May. Vance Packard and Jules Feiffer to lecture in Public Affairs Symposium. Faculty and students view rush proposals while Student Affairs Committee studies rules. Varsity Debate Team wins at East Stroudsburg College Forensic Tournament.

At its monthly meeting, faculty members make policy changes regarding sorority rush, course offerings and fraternity/sorority discrimination. Board of Trustees agrees to reevaluate architecture proposal after a day-long meeting. Arthur Platt, Executive Assistant to the President, and Jeffrey Baron, Chairman of the Committee for Better Architecture, discuss their views on the architecture dispute. The December 5 Student Senate meeting is overviewed. Bologna program reviewed in part by participant Eric Rundbaken. Fraternities and faculty agree on date and rules of Greek rush.

President Rubendall's response to the November 9 demonstration in which he pledges action. Assistant Professor of Economics Arun K. Datta returns to India after being accused of being a "security risk" by the federal government. Theodore Bikel to perform at Carlisle Junior High School. Student Affairs Committee announces acceptance of new social regulations. Frani Goodkin argues that college's architecture conflict uncovers imbalances in dormitory accommodations. Speaker Joseph Mathews to speak at chapel.

Students demonstrate in front of President Rubendall's house concerning the faculty decision to forbid any rushing activities and, more broadly, the movement for greater student privileges. Another demonstration, begun over the architecture controversy sparked by Professor John Cutler's October 28th editorial, meets with President Rubendall and leads to satisfactory results for both students and President. After a two-hour meeting following the demonstration, the President agrees to all four proposals set forth by the Committee for Better Architecture.

Controversy over Professor John Cutler's October 28th editorial on proposed architecture of dormitories discussed. Humanities Fund holds first annual fund-raising drive. Omicron Delta Kappa taps five new members at Military Ball. Freshman Chuck Strum analyzes the state of the college. Student Jerry Weiner comments on Arab border disputes. Dr. Martin E. Marty to guest in Faith and Society lecture series. Malcolm Hall still not completely finished, providing quirks and frustrations for residents.

Mermaid Players' to perform "Chinese Wall". Student architecture committee reviews Shay Corporation's plan for new dormitories. Upcoming art show in Holland Union Building has social emphasis. Pi Beta Phi to hold sale on handcrafts. Professor Heber Harper returns from sabbatical in Washington, D.C. and Europe. Thievery decreases in library. Food service defends board increase. Pre-Law Society outlines programs for lecture series. Phi Kappa Sigma and Kappa Sigma compete for IF Football title. Varsity football squad defeats Muhlenberg.

Bramwell Fletcher to perform in cultural affairs series. Omicron Delta Kappa sponsors Leadership Conference. Professor Alex Vucinich of Illinois to guest lecture on Soviet science. Anthropomorphism Professor Edgar Allen Purvis returns from sabbatical in Europe. Professor David F. Brubaker completes new textbook on the history of drama. Assistant to the President Arthur Platt answers financial questions. Professor Richard Sokolowski added to Russian language department. Omicron Delta Kappa to present songfest. Robert Kennedy and George Romney lead in student "Choice for President" poll.

Omicron Delta Kappa conducts leadership seminar. Paulette Goerig is crowned Homecoming Queen. Harvard Professor George Gaylord Simpson addresses Founders Day Convocation and Dana Biology Building Dedication. Dr. Joseph Schiffman returns from sabbatical at the University of Bordeau. Student survey reveals opinions on Vietnam War and President Johnson. Steve Meyers is station manager of WDCV. Newly renovated art facilities hopes to update quality of art program at Dickinson. Sigma Alpha Epsilon hosts forum on "America Today". Phi Kappa Sigma leads IF Football standings.

National Development Committee of Dickinson meets in New York City, works on $12 million capital gifts campaign. Jay and the Americans replace The Four Tops as Dickinson's Homecoming Weekend headliners. Plans to renovate East College are considered. Dickinson to manage newly established wildlife sanctuary in Perry County. Dickinson plans to sponsor student exchange program with Fisk University (Tennessee) and University of Redlands (California). Second student group travels to Bologna, Italy for International Studies program. Dr.

Ford Foundation grants college $2 million, most of which will be used to renovate buildings. President Howard Rubendall opens academic year with speech urging students to "get involved" in world affairs. Professor M. Benton Naff unexpectedly resigns. Students bothered by "needlessly boring" registration procedures. Dr. Gabriel Vahanian to speak in "Death Of God" lecture series. Anonymous culprit returns Tom Schmitt's paintings. Construction to begin on two new dorms, library, and a face-lift of Biddle Field. Dana Biology Building opens.