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May 2007 While the spring semester is winding down, there is still a lot happening on campus. Many people took a break on the last Saturday of April for Springfest (right), an annual event that turns Morgan Field into a giant playground. Besides fun and games, April featured cultural events, honor-society inductions and a vigil to honor the victims of the Virginia Tech shootings.
FOR PARENTS Commencement 2007 Commencement will take place May 19-20. Visit our web site for a complete schedule and additional information for guests. This year's speaker is R. Nicholas Burns, undersecretary of state for political affairs. Alumni in the News Amy Nauiokas '94 was the subject of a business profile in the online edition of The Daily Telegraph. Judy Burke '95 has been named managing editor at Highlights for Children. The 25 Most Influential Dickinson Alums Dickinson Magazine wants your nominations for alumni who have made a lasting difference or impact on society. Submit names using the form on the magazine Web site.	Campaign Kickoff Guests gathered for the D.C. regional kickoff of the First in America capital campaign.
VIRGINIA TECH TRAGEDY Like people all around the world, Dickinsonians were shaken by the news of the April 16 shootings at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. On Tuesday afternoon, members of the campus community gathered for a moment of silence and in the evening a candlelight vigil took place in front of Old West. Read more about the campus reaction to this horrible tragedy.
ENGAGING PEOPLE Bottom-line Lesson Three IB&M majors profited—in more ways than one—from Harsco CEO's leadership lecture. Sustainable Bonds Current and former Treekids gathered to admire new digs and reminisce. Broadening the Circle An SAE retreat provided Will Goetschius '07 with the opportunity to network and hone his leadership skills.	Blue Hats The newest members of Wheel and Chain were inducted in a ceremony outside Old West.
ADMISSIONS ACCOMPLISHED Admitted students and their families gathered outside the HUB during an open house in April. Applications and average SAT scores are up this year, while the acceptance rate and non-need spending is down. Read more about Dickinson's admissions success.
AROUND THE CAMPUS A series of themed dinners gave students a break from the dining hall with an opportunity to sample foods from Asia, India, Africa, France and Spain as well as locally grown fare. Solar-powered smoothies and a seven-person bicycle were featured during the environmental celebration Earthfest. The Dickinson Collegium tuned up for its Italian tour by performing in front of a capacity crowd in Memorial Hall. The 11-day tour will include performances in Bologna and Florence.	Children's Carnival Pi Beta Phi sponsored a carnival to benefit the Children's Miracle Network.
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