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Extra Features 2006-07

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More than a Dickinson College "bulletin board," the Extra is a way to share the story of this vibrant community of faculty, staff and students. Through its stories you will learn about Dickinson's programs, projects and people. Extra Features is published bi-weekly throughout the school year.

Issue of May 15, 2007

Burns to Deliver Commencement Address

Honorary degrees also go to: football star Doug Flutie, Nobel Prize winner Robert H. Grubbs, Newbery Honor Award winner Jennifer Holm '90 and the late Walter Beach '56.

Making the Grade

'07 grads leave with range of prestigious plans, including study and work through Mitchell, Rotary and Fulbright programs.

Issue of May 1, 2007

Admissions Accomplished

With the increasing number of applications, admissions staff are able to focus on students who are the right fit for Dickinson.

An Indivisible Whole

Weiss Prize concert features novel fusion of text and music that reflects the student's majors: music composition and sociology.

Broadening the Circle

Student is one of only 25 chosen to attend SAE's first-ever leadership-training retreat.

Capital Gains

Faculty and staff support the Annual Fund as a way to show their commitment to and membership in the Dickinson community.

Issue of April 17, 2007

Bottom-line Lesson

Harsco CEO offers IB&M majors more than a lecture, as three are chosen to receive award and one-on-one time with the executive.

Staging a Comeback

Professor Philip Grier helps philosopher Hegel gain renewed respect and takes on presidency of Hegel Society of America.

Walk This Way

Dickinson volunteers sought for May 18-19 Relay for Life fund-raiser for the American Cancer Society.

U-Turn Ahead

Campuswide effort that mixes sustainability and philanthropy benefits local United Way and gives used items a second chance.

Issue of April 3, 2007

Sustainable Bonds

Current and former Treehouse residents meet to admire new digs and reminisce.

Dress Rehearsal

Dickinson hosts Model United Nations conference for high-school students.

Passing It On

Luncheon brings together donors and the scholars their generosity supports.

More than Followers

Dickinsonians, who are pioneers in national and global sustainability, discuss the issues in the first-ever Alumni Sustainability Panel.

Issue of March 20, 2007

Living a Legacy

Current student has ties to 1794 graduate, who regularly debated with Roger Brooke Taney, a chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

A Clean Commitment

AES co-founder Roger Sant receives Rush Award and discusses global warming and the best ways to minimize its effects.

Literary Advances

Cogan Fellows embody versatility of an English degree with careers in law and social service.

Parliamentary Procedures

Poli-sci major Joshua Swarz '08 is starting his political career with an internship in the United Kingdom's parliament.

Issue of March 6, 2007

Educational Encounters of the Direct Kind

Dickinson hosts Iraqi scholars, who bring valuable skills and unique perspectives to the learning community.

Red Devils Fight to the Finish

For the second time, the women's basketball team takes its season to the NCAA tournament, and three receive CC recognition.

Laughing All the Way Back from ATS

Political legend Bob Dole combines humor and insight for Public Affairs Symposium lecture.

Paying It Forward

For Katie McClellan '07, doing well and doing good go hand in hand.

Issue of February 20, 2007

Gains All Around

International student returns home to help preschoolers succeed with help of Dickinson students, employees and friends.

Can You Dig It?

Students use teamwork and shovels to free trapped vehicles after winter storm hits campus.

Research on Parade

Annual on-campus research symposium features graduate-school caliber presentations by Dickinsonians.

Issue of February 6, 2007

Signs of the Times

Mermaid signs decorating downtown Carlisle symbolize the dynamic partnership between the campus and community.

Why is That Funny?

Public Affairs Symposium explores the serious topic of humor with a variety of events and speakers.

Capturing Hearts and Minds

Conrad Crane is the person to watch when it comes to the future of Iraq and is sharing his knowledge with students.

Consumption Presumptions

Second grant funds education, training and research strategies that support efforts to limit underage and high-risk college drinking.

Issue of January 23, 2007

Sculpting Sustainability

Inaugural contest motivates creative representations from discarded materials.

Harvesting the Sun

Solar mirrors shed both light and heat for sustainability.

A Studied Spruce Up

Senior uses legacy to improve library's study room for fellow Dickinsonians.

'Not Just for Jews'

More professors include elements of Judaic studies in their curricula, while Judaic studies faculty work to build major's interdisciplinarity.

Issue of December 5, 2006

Bound for Italy again

Collegium raises funds for its second tour of Italy.

Secret no more

Student workers find The Clarke Forum a challenging and rewarding campus workplace.

Back to the boards

Alumni basketball players visit current team and share their experiences on and off the court.

Issue of November 21, 2006

Excitement for Dove soars

Pulitzer Prize-winning poet is the second Stellfox distinguished writer and will come to campus to read poetry, deliver lectures and visit classes.

The art of science

Photo of cell division garners Professor John Henson a Nikon award.

Devilish good season

Football team captures Centennial Conference championship, its first title since 1994 and its ninth overall.

To market, to market

Dickinson works with farmers to provide an indoor space for selling their products in the winter months.

Issue of November 7, 2006

New VISTA for college

Alumna returns to work on connections among campus resources and the community's needs.

ROTC on the move

Annual Ranger Challenge tests skills; college competes in new division.

Freakin' out

Dickinson grad gets worldwide notice for stance against sexually suggestive dance.

Kline pool becomes duck pond

First-ever Duckie Derby raises money for American Cancer Society.

Issue of October 24, 2006

Poetry by any other name

Poets from Uruguay, Brazil, Spain and the U.S. participate in fifth annual Semana Poética.

Record breaker

Hundreds attend largest ever fall admissions open house, demonstrating the increasing interest in Dickinson.

Students on board

Dickinsonians volunteer on United Way Board and Carlisle Borough Council, and as a whole, students log 31,077 service hours.

Well on our way

New coordinator promotes professional development and healthy lifestyles.

Issue of October 10, 2006

Lax helps to 'raise the roof'

Volleyball-a-thon raises funds for the local Red Cross chapter.

Kickin' it for Dickinson

College launches $150 million capital campaign to provide funding to sustain Dickinson's extraordinary growth and success.

Banner days ahead

The heart of the 1College Project is integrating technology and administrative processes, but LIS has more planned.

Issue of September 26, 2006

Pi Phi receives Balfour Cup

The annual award recognizes the most outstanding chapter in the nation, based on activities and achievement.

New Forum on campus

New strategic partnership with The Forum on Education Abroad is an indication of the college's leadership in the field.

Retail therapy for Carlisle

College provides financial support to High "I" project, which includes downtown revitalization.

From Burma to Carlisle

Mo Nom Tee Kham is proud to call herself a refugee and came to Dickinson through the Posse Foundation.

Issue of September 12, 2006

Crossing the Pond

A play based on the writings of Dickens and Twain takes the stage after its world premiere in Edinburgh, Scotland.

It's easy being green

College improves fuel efficiency with hybrid and Cushman utility vehicles.

Go East, Dickinsonians!

Summer program gives students a glimpse into the economics and culture of China with help of alumni.

Taking a turn at work

Students gain insight into an array of professions and careers with internships.

Issue of August 29, 2006

Summer goes global

Dickinson hosts four State Department programs that team rigorous academics with hands-on experience of American life.

Back to the beginning

The 2006-07 academic year gets under way with new student and alumnus grandfather entering Old West.

Science on the right side of the tracks

Kaufman Hall is the temporary home for three science departments.

Patented success

Rebecca L. Harker '07 plans to balance her interest in law and chemistry with post-graduation education.

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