- July 2011
Summer at Dickinson
There's a lot happening on campus, even in summer.
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Talented Youth Converge on Campus
Gifted and talented youths share ideas during an intensive summer session at Dickinson.
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- June 2011
Carlisle Connections
College and Carlisle community draw indigenous scholars and students.
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- May 2011
2011 Amani Festival
Blocks from campus, students celebrated the world's cultures with performers from around the world.
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Campus in Spring
Our roving photographer has snapped fabulous shots of life on campus this spring.
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It's a Wrap!
Students got swept away in a flurry of year-end campus events.
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Fostering Appreciation
Do you know the people who clean Dickinson's bathrooms, shovel snow, serve meals and trim trees?
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Strengthening Connections with China
A distinguished guest provided new connections between Dickinson and Washington, D.C., as well as Dickinson and China.
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A Stranger in the Alps
Students drew inspiration from bizarre cult-film dialogue for the 2011 senior studio-art majors exhibition.
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Remembrance and Renewal
A gay youth's suicide inspired a professor's new composition. It premiered at the spring Collegium concert.
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Stomp Out Stigma!
Pop goes the bubble wrap. And many common misperceptions, too.
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Spring Admissions Visits
A high number of on-campus visitors and off-campus program attendees heightened Dickinson's admissions success.
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Cycling for Their Suppers
The fourth-annual event offered fellowship, food, fitness and an amazing view.
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2011 EarthFest
Carnival rides, live music, barbecue, Earth-friendly activities and info: What's not to love?
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Smash!
Why are students with sledgehammers smashing the daylights out of that car?
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Spring a Cappella Concerts
Students gave a nod to the past and future at the annual year-end a cappella concerts.
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LeTort Service Day
Working together, college and community volunteers helped protect a valuable natural resource.
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Photography Club Exhibit
Fifteen students. Fifteen very different perspectives, brought together in one thought-provoking show.
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Championship Weekend
The Red Devils cap a winning season with multiple championships.
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Spring Spirit Week
Students saw red last week ... in a good way.
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KATwalk for CASA
The second-annual KATwalk raised $2K to help area children. Check out our runway photos.
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Bearing Witness
Dickinsonians gathered for the annual Clothesline Project exhibit on Britton Plaza.
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House Divided's Grand Launch
Dickinson celebrated the formal launch of the House Divided Project with a grand series of events.
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- April 2011
Blue Hat Tappings
Ten new members were welcomed into the Wheel and Chain fold.
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DTG Concert: A "Culminating Moment"
Nine student choreographers . Nine unique visions. One culminating concert. Five hands?
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JAMming for Japan
The Japan Benefit Festival and JAMnesty concert raised $5,000. See pictures of this student-run event.
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The (Other) Dickinson Advantage
Working at Dickinson has many advantages. How do you make the most of the experience?
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Community Seder: A Storied Meal
Students marked the Jews' historic road to freedom at Dickinson's first Community Seder.
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Eerie, Gooey and Fun
Strange sounds and substances emerged from Tome Hall during the spring Science Spectacular.
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A Musical Last Word
The orchestral/choir concert highlighted students' final word on Mozart's most controversial work.
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A Visit with Richard Russo
The Pulitzer Prize-winner brought "Dad-like" vibe to his Stellfox residency, students say.
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Scroll and Key Anniversary
The gray hats celebrated 10 years of service during a special tappings ceremony.
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A Fat Shame
What is the civilized body? Amy Farrell explained it all at her FaculTea lecture.
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Thought for Food
Why has the American diet drastically changed in recent decades, and where is it going?
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Combating World Hunger
We fed 25,000 children in need, thanks to the first Dickinson College Stop Hunger Now event.
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Student Employee of the Year
Tranh To '11 and Julie Vastine '03 were honored as Student Employee and Supervisor of the Year.
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Dickinson Bands Present Spring Concert
The Jazz Ensemble and Symphonic Band performed a variety of music at its joint spring concert.
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Paella and Flamenco
The Spanish Club's Paella Dinner continues to grow, thanks to a professor's flavorful cooking.
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Event Roundup
There were plenty of crazy photo opps for Jen Crowley '12 and Carl Socolow '77.
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Activist-Scholars Speak Out
Women's Studies Conference welcomed a record attendance and featured cutting-edge scholarship.
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Rock Against Homelessness
The WDCV festival featured rock-star-worthy crafts and activities and raised $700 for a local shelter.
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Developing Entrepreneurs
Interdisciplinarity got a new spokesperson when Arlen Meyers ’68 came to town.
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Celebrating Southern Schools
High-school counselors from schools in the South enjoyed a special overnight visit March 31 to April 1.
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Week in Review
It was another busy week at Dickinson. Catch a glimpse at some of the goings-on.
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Meet the Weiss Prize-Winners
Learn about the dances and writings that earned two students the 2011 Weiss Prize.
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Rush to Thank
More than 200 students took time to thank fellow Dickinsonians during this unique event.
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Going the Extra Mile
A church official made a special trip to Dickinson to perform a rare, one-person ceremony.
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Sicilian Spring
Students spent a Sicilian spring break studying the island's geological and cultural heritage.
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Demystifying the Events at Fukushima
A health-physics expert explains the effects of the nuclear incident in Fukushima, Japan.
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Senate Extravaganzapalooza
Students lined up to dunk the Student Senate prez in the water during this fun and messy festival.
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Celebrating Multiculturalism
Approximately 200 Dickinsonians shared a meal during the fifth-annual Multicultural Seder.
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Japan Remembrance Ceremony
Dickinsonians united to honor the victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.
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- March 2011
The Art of Writing
Award-winning author Colson Whitehead shared his unique view of the writing life.
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Weighty Issues
Two lecturers addressed fatness in America, but from very different perspectives.
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Angel in the Spotlight
Broadway's Ellen McLaughlin offered advice to performing-arts students.
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Life on the Airwaves
After retiring from the military, Visiting Professor Jeffrey McCausland started a new career as CBS News analyst.
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Feeding Dickinson
How does Dining Services provide thousands of meals each day? With a little help from its friends.
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Legacy of Original Research
Leukemia cells and coral reefs were just two of the subjects tackled during the biology research symposium.
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Olympic Medalist Visits Dickinson
Dave Wottle spoke with student-athletes about his dramatic upset victory.
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Landscape as Memory
Tullio Pagano explored the culture and memory enmeshed in a remote Italian landscape.
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Springing Into the Future
The classes of 2013-15 mapped
out their futures at the spring Academic Open House.
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GSA Leadership Summit
From Wired for Activism workshops to the Voices of Pride concert, a weekend of LGBT events attracted record attendance.
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Students Speak Out
A student protest has ended with changes to college policies on sexual misconduct.
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Caucasian Chalk Circle
Bertolt Brecht's timeless parable has comedic touches and a Communist bent.
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Taking the Plunge
Students braved the elements for charity during the annual Polar Bear Plunge.
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A Wealth of Views
With so many interesting speakers on campus, there's no excuse for uninspired conversation.
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Social Activism: 2011
The 2011 Public Affairs Symposium examined social activism in an individualistic society.
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Record-Breaking Visit Programs
Two recent admissions visit programs broke attendance records and illustrated high demand for Dickinson.
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Chinese Lantern Festival
Students rang in the Year of the Rabbit during the Chinese Lantern Festival.
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- February 2011
Drugs, Violence and International Affairs
Violent crimes in Mexico pose challenges to the U.S., as one top official explains.
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From Classroom to Conductor's Stand
Student conductors directed nationally acclaimed musicians during this unique musical residency.
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Bawdy Brits and West-End Wit
Fanciful, biting and bawdy caricatures spark witty conversation at this student-curated show.
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Lives on Display
African-American artists past and present supply inspiration in this student-run exhibit.
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Pancakes and Doodles
This breakfast is about much more than pancakes. It's about letting imaginations run wild.
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A Peek Inside the Obama White House
What goes on inside a political writer’s head? Quite a lot, it seems.
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ROTC to the Rescue!
At a time when help was badly needed, the ROTC stepped up to the plate.
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Untying the Knot
State-controlled marriage threatens basic liberal principles and should be disestablished, said Tamara Metz.
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Generations Connect at Networking Day
Students map out career paths with help from alumni at Networking Day.
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Worldly Welcomes
Students shared their photos from around the world through a unique contest/exhibition.
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People Power in the Middle East
A student-organized event sheds light on recent protests in the Middle East.
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Celebrating Faculty Excellence
Dickinson faculty, administration and trustees gathered for a dinner recognizing faculty excellence.
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Bridging Continents and Generations
Study-abroad students in London mingled with distinguished alumni and taught them a thing or two.
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Tracing History
An alum recalls the history of the Black Student Movement at Dickinson—and his part in shaping it.
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Fracking Our Food
An ecologist speaks about the links between health, human rights and the environment.
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Purple Pride
It's coming! Students prepare for the 2011 Relay for Life in inventive ways.
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Challenges in Ethiopia
Jim Ellison sheds light on challenges faced by minorities in Ethiopia.
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Where to Go, What to Do
New clubs and organizations debuted at the 2011 Spring Activities Night.
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- January 2011
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Capturing the Art of Snow
More snow! But that isn't all bad. See pictures of our beautiful campus in snow.
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Eyes on the Ball
We're creative, engaged and self-aware. And we'll see even greater gains in '11.
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First Snowfall of 2011
The white stuff has arrived. See pictures of Carlisle's first snowfall of the year.
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- December 2010
A Cappella Concerts
Four a cappella groups drew cheering crowds to their winter concerts. Each boasts a signature style.
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Generating Buzz
Close friendships and close shaves highlighted the Buzz Cuts for Cancer fundraiser.
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Holiday Banquet
Flaming crepes and excellent company fired up the 2010 Holiday Banquet. See photos here.
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Fair Wares Market
Mindful holiday shopping is easy at Dickinson, thanks to this growing, student-organized event.
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Menorah Lighting
Students and community members observed Hanukkah with a twilight menorah lighting.
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Iconic Figures
A. Pierce Bounds ’71 has taken thousands of photographs at Dickinson. Here are some of his favorites.
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The Toast of Spain
Málaga program’s 25th-anniversary celebration draws study-abroad alumni, special guests.
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Kwanzaa 2010
Kwanzaa turns 45 this year. Dickinsonians celebrated it early with a week of related events.
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A Great Unrecorded FaculTea
Colleagues and students gathered to hear Wendy Moffat speak about her acclaimed biography.
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Teaching Chinese in America
Ehren Fairfield '01 planned to be a doctor. But a required class led him to a different—and satisfying—career.
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Afghanistan: What Next?
As the Obama administration reviews its policy on Afghanistan, a panel of experts offers its recommendations.
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- November 2010
Small, But Mighty
At a NATS competition, these student singers prove that a small department can make a huge impression.
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International Psalms
Students sang settings from different faith traditions in this joint choral-group concert.
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2010 Rush Award
Donald Graham, chairman of The Graham Group, is the recipient of the 2010 Benjamin Rush Award.
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Autumn, 2010
The campus is ablaze with color this fall. Enjoy these beautiful shots by our college photographer.
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Making Healthy Choices
With so much info out there, it can be tough to figure out what you should eat. But not if you've got the facts.
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An Inconvenient Dance
Art and sustainability reinvented each other in DTG's provocative fall concert.
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Committing to Memory
Shiny things shed light on Alzheimer's research, as explained in the latest FaculTea.
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Feast From the East
Approximately 150 students savored a taste of the Eastern world during this flavorful celebration.
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Solo Virtuoso
The fall orchestra concert showcased the talents of a second-year music/economics major.
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Awarding Compassion
Sloane Fowkes ’13 merits Outstanding Teen Volunteer award for work with children and seniors.
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Honoring Our Veterans
Two recent alums and a current student were the driving forces behind Veterans Day events on campus.
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Reaching Students Where They Are
Our global campus is becoming more so, as administrators connect with students on three continents this fall.
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2010 Priestley Award
Steve Sparks, an expert in volcanology, delivered an explosive Priestley lecture.
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Revisiting Walden
Students in English professor Ashton Nichols' First-Year and senior seminars retrace Thoreau's steps to Walden.
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Angelo's Alter-Ego
You know him as a friendly face on campus. But he's also a culinary artist who shared his talents with students.
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Blue Jay Way
What's up with this landmark on campus—and the mysterious blue jay that inhabits it?
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Homecoming & Family Weekend
A bow-tied corpse, Posse reunion, the big game ... what a weekend! See video and pictures here.
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- October 2010
Devilish Spirits
School Spirit surged as students geared up for Homecoming with a variety of excitement-fuelling events.
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Poets of the World, Unite!
A world of words flurried about campus when 12 noted poets flew in for Semana Poetica IX.
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Who's the Lucky Stiff?
Eminent figures will guest star in this madcap musical Oct. 29-Nov. 2. One is very fond of bowties.
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No GAPS Here!
The Graduate and Professional Schools Fair helped students map futures in a full spectrum of fields.
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Upgrades Abound
Dickinson building renovations blend tradition with sustainability.
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Where Learning and Deliciousness Collide
It's called a Mole Day fête. And it's not your grandma's ice-cream social.
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Savage's Nation
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Charlie Savage examines the Obama administration.
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Fostering Creativity
First Lady Michelle Obama presented David Snider '93 with a national arts award.
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Black Hawk Up
Ten cadets flew in a Black Hawk helicopter to the annual Ranger Challenge.
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Pride@Dickinson Fall Events
A plethora of Pride@Dickinson events are on tap for LGBTQ History Month.
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Pursuing God in America
A sought-after Stephen Marini ’68 was just featured in a groundbreaking PBS documentary.
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Academic Mapping
Students charted promising courses by exploring options at the Academic Open House.
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Manufacturer Goes Global
Business owner Drew Greenblatt ’88 isn’t letting the credit crunch or global competition get in his way, says The Atlantic.
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The Dickinson Advantage
A panel of young alumni spoke about the value of a Dickinson education at an exciting admissions event in New York City.
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Ties to the Prize
Two authors with connections to Dickinson received the Nobel Prize for Literature within the last two years.
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Fall Receptions Generate Buzz
Prospective students and families, alumni, current students enjoy meeting and mingling at events across the country
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The Site: A Place to Dream
The Site dance space is only a few blocks from campus. But it's in a world all its own.
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- September 2010
Feeding Frenzied
Eric Schlosser, producer of the film Food Inc., weighs in on fast food's role in American life.
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Harvesting the Arts
About 11,000 people attended Carlisle's new-and-improved Harvest of the Arts Festival. Find out why.
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A World of Food and Fun
Dickinson engaged the world in a particularly festive way Sept. 22-24. See pictures of the celebrations!
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Scratching the Surface
John Russell ’81 was honored by the some of the world's top scientists for his research on the surface of things.
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Polarizing Issues
How will the Supreme Court address today's hot-button issues? The 2010 Constitution Day speaker has a few ideas.
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Tackling the Last Frontier
Outdoorsman and pilot Mark Lattime '88 takes on the sprawling wilds of the north as Episcopal bishop of Alaska.
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Oh, the Possibilities!
Dickinson has one of the largest global-ed programs in the nation. How do students choose the best fit?
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Photon Finish
Physics professors illustrate quantum mechanics through hands-on learning experiences.
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Patriot Day Ceremony
Dickinsonians honored the victims of the 9/11 attacks as the ROTC color guard lowered the flag to half-staff.
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Testing Gravity
Plant Physiology students defy gravity to learn how trees lift water and nutrients to their leaves.
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Plant Physiology Video
Biology students conduct experiments from up in the trees.
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Drawing Dickinson
This drawing class got out of the studio and onto Morgan Field to capture the beauty of Dickinson’s campus.
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Activities Galore
Students explore campus clubs and organizations during Activities Night.
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Freshness Guaranteed
The weekly Farmers on the Square market brings students to downtown Carlisle for fresh local goods.
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Activities Night Sights and Sounds
See (and hear) the enthusiasm in this short video as student groups recruit new members.
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Farmers Market Sights and Sounds
This short video captures the sights and sounds of the downtown Carlisle Farmers on the Square.
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- August 2010
Radical Dining
We're shaking it up in the Dining Hall this semester with new food choices and a radical seating rearrangement.
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Orientation 2010
Members of the class of 2014 arrived on campus and began their lives as Dickinsonians.
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Professor Interviewed on NPR
Wendy Moffat's book on the life of E.M. Forster continues to generate praise and discussion.
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Car Culture on Two Continents
Cotten Seiler’s research on car culture attracted the attention of two global news outlets in two days.
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"Portland, We Are Here!"
Avi Keremidchieva and Andre Lekich, class of 2010, complete their cross-country bike journey.
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- July 2010
Renewable Future
Donated engineering-sample solar panels make a difference in the classroom and beyond.
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Solar Solution
A solar array installed on the roof of the library this spring will be expanded each year.
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Destination Dickinson
From athletes to ballerinas to academic all-stars, the campus is bustling with summer program attendees.
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Spellbinding Student
A familiar face on campus shines in the spotlight at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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Degree Conferred in Germany
Renowned author Günter Kunert received the honorary degree in a ceremony at the University of Bremen.
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Online Journal Finds New Home
A forward-looking religion professor and a multimedia developer bring a Buddhist journal to Dickinson.
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Mapping History
Collaboration on the ongoing House Divided Web site generates visible results.
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Connecting the Old with the New
Admissions house renovation will celebrate the building’s history, while adding a modern flair.
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Summer's Bookish Bounty
Looking for something to read this summer? Dickinson faculty and alumni have written books for every taste.
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Cyclists Pause for July 4th
Cross-country cyclists Avi Keremidchieva and Andre Lekich stopped to visit Mt. Rushmore.
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Bluegrass on the Grass
Rain in the forecast didn't stop 2,500 people from enjoying the 15th-annual Bluegrass on the Grass festival.
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Mosaic Faculty Earn Award
Three professors will receive an Oral History Association award for their innovative mosaic program.
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