News and Events Publications Extra Features 2007-08

Print Page

Extra Features 2007-08

Welcome to Extra Features.

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 13, 2008

Commencement Honors

Chair of American Philosophical Association speaks at Commencement and receives honorary degree, along with two others.

Grade A Performance

Members of the class of 2008 go beyond the Limestone Walls to further education and service with a range of awards, scholarships and honors.

Issue of April 29, 2008

Walking the Talk

Team Dickinson will let their feet do the talking at annual Relay for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

Glory Redux

1958 lacrosse team celebrates its national championship with memories and a donation.

Diving In

First-year student has a passion for aquatic research that has fueled her pre-college research projects and charitable giving.

House Divided

Project created by faculty and students provides a Web site and annual summer program for K-12 educators about complex American Civil War issues.

Issue of April 15, 2008

Right on Track

The $2.8 million Biddle Field renovations set to begin are funded primarily by the generous support of alumni and parents.

Carpooling Resources

Downtown, Dickinson, Carlisle Events share interests and student makes suggestions on how each could help the other.

Ski Spree

Student club participates in 24-hour ski marathon to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

(United) Way to Go

College's United Way committee drives up donations 94 percent and increases the number of donors by 45 percent.

Issue of April 1, 2008

Cultural Connections

Clarke Forum's New Mediterranean Symposium features artistic expressions of identity and political struggles in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

Dining with Dignitaries

Dickinsonians interning in Washington, D.C., enjoy opportunity to meet women who had served in Congress.

Hot Topic

Senior tackles global warming with Weiss Prize-winning installation and experimental-theatre experience.

Dam Damage

Geology major has pursued research across the globe and now will work on a faculty-student reserach project of the nearby Yellow Breeches Creek.

Issue of March 18, 2008

ALLARMing Adventure

Members of Dickinson's ALLARM group share information and experiences with Burmese activists in Thailand through EarthRights International.

9-11 Legacy

Professor H.L. Pohlman's book focuses on terrorism and its impact on civil liberties in a balanced account of the central issues.

Friendly Fire

Third-generation volunteer firefighter uses skills from The Social Documentary course to create fire-tax documentary.

Above Average

Dickinson's chemistry department finds distinction in its high ratio of women professors and encourages young women to pursue science.

Issue of March 4, 2008

Active Minds

New student club created to help fellow students with social and academic stresses as well as dispel myths about mental illness.

Drinking Debate

Panel discussion explores the consequences of the 1984 law that set the minimum drinking age and whether changes in this public policy are needed.

Theta Rocks

Fundraising events earn Kappa Alpha Theta prestigious award from the state's Court Appointed Special Advocates.

Sport and Service

Lacrosse teams find projects beyond the field to build their teams and their connection to community service.

Issue of February 19, 2008

Tempest Brewing

Professional actor and alumnus returns to take role as protagonist in Shakespeare's The Tempest.

Fire Starter

Alumnus writer brings his "arsonist's guide" to campus as part of the Cogan Fellowship and the Belfer Creative Writing Lectureship programs.

Mellon Aid

$1.4 million grant to launch major environmental initiative that will combine institutional strengths with new programming.

Par Excellence

Golfer hits hole-in-one on the course and is able to balance her sport with volunteering and academics.

Issue of February 5, 2008

Bright Lights, Big City

International business & management majors receive new opportunity to study in NYC, the world's commerce capitol.

Spygate

Ex-CIA agent speaks out on compliant media and vindictive White House as part of the "Is Privacy Dead" Public Affairs Symposium.

Is Privacy Dead?

Public Affairs Symposium tackles voluntary and involuntary lack of privacy on the Internet and its consequences.

Chopsticks and Cherry Tomatoes

Networking Day provides tips on international-business dining and etiquette.

Issue of January 22, 2008

Digging It

An ancient Mycenaean town discovered using 21st-century tools by Dickinson professor and students is featured in Archaeology magazine.

Save the Nation, Save the World

Dickinson will participate in a symposium on sustainability and climate change that will feature the nation's largest teach-in.

Artistic Endeavors

Student-curated exhibition links alumnus and current art-history majors.

Creme of the Crop

Student-athlete receives prestigious Rotary Award to begin graduate studies at the University of East Anglia.

Issue of December 4, 2007

Shop 'til you Drop, Carlisle Style

The High I initiative, through which Dickinson and other partners support downtown, sees shopping opportunities grow.

Autumn Accolades

Teams, individuals end seasons with slew of first-evers and receive regional and national accolades.

For the Health of it

Students from Spanish for the Health Professions interpret for patients at Latino Health Fair in Baltimore.

Career Flight Patterns

Associate deans of students use their experiences and skills to support academic life and students, including self-governance and a mentoring environment.

Issue of November 20, 2007

Dance Fever

Dance Theatre Group's fall concert, Particular Pieces, features professionally choreographed contemporary dances.

Cadets Excel at Ranger Challenge

Dickinson ROTC team maintains its standing in annual Ranger Challenge and gains valuable experience.

Big Music

Choir and symphonic band concert showcase students' talents.

Devilishly Daunting Weather

Those who register for Dickinson Red Alert will receive notice of a crisis or weather emergency via cell phones, telephones or instant-messaging.

Issue of November 6, 2007

Remembering Steph

Annual run draws record support and pledges to not drink and drive in memory of a Dickinson alumna killed by a drunk driver.

Who's Afraid of Edward Albee?

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright visits Dickinson for two-day residency as part of Stellfox scholars and writers program.

Lessons in Discrimination Abroad

Students' international internship at an NGO challenged Dickinsonians to face and fight discrimination.

This Does Compute

Computer-science students compete in Battle of the Brains programming competition and scored well.

Issue of October 23, 2007

Let's Dance

Famed choreographer Trisha Brown receives Dickinson Arts Award during three days of performances and master classes.

Quarterback with a Cause

Dickinson sophomore uses his success on the field as a fundraiser to fulfill the dreams of children stricken with cancer.

We Are (Not) Penn State

Founders' lion may have been witness to drafting of the 1776 Articles of Confederation.

On an Honor Roll

Greek life at Dickinson receives national recognition and adds a new chapter—Delta Sigma Theta.

Issue of October 9, 2007

The Long Way Home

Students take sustainability to a new level and pedal Dickinson's red bikes to Harrisburg.

The Working Classroom

International student Nadia Dodenova '08 takes classroom learning into the business world with a variety of internships.

Life on the Mississippi

History Professor Kim Lacy Rogers wins national award for her book that is a 'clear-eyed look at the legacy of the civil rights movement.'

Take this Job and Keep It

Dickinson College is named one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania.

Issue of September 25, 2007

Constitution Day

Judge Marjorie O. Rendell gives annual address and credits college's founder with helping to preserve 'our Democratic Society.'

Cerf's Up

Chief Internet Evangelist to receive Priestley Award and discuss economic consequences of Internet evolution.

Life in the Fast and Slow Lane

Caitlin Strahota '08 is a successful cross-country runner and an exceptional researcher who plans to attend medical school.

Lending a (Farm) Hand

Students recieve hands-0n experience at the sun-powered college farm and feed fellow students along with the community's hungry.

Issue of September 11, 2007

Gateway to the Web

Web portal provides single location to access a number of online services as well as facilitating extracurricular activities' communications.

Drawing on History

Reunited pieces of Kiowa sketchbook on view at The Trout Gallery and provide rare glimpse into Indian experience.

A Day of Honor and Remembrance

Campus community observes Patriot Day on the sixth anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

Full Steam Ahead

Cathy Davenport '87 keeps the admissions process moving forward as college searches for new dean of admission and financial aid.

Issue of August 28, 2007

Multidimensional

Academic year opens with a call for conviction, passion and immersion, along with a celebration of Dickinson's 235th year.

Musical Artists in the House

Florestan Recital Project is a group of singers and pianists who are the college's latest Musical Artists-in-Residence.

Arresting News for Safety Scholar

Victoria La Rocca '09 was the only student to receive an award from international campus law enforcement organization.

Around the Block and Around the World

Professor Susan Rose '77 takes over college's Community Studies Center and wants to continue to engage students in collaborative projects.

50 Mooreland Small

Office of Communications
50 Mooreland Ave.
Phone: (717) 245-1289
E-mail: media@dickinson.edu

Christine Dugan, media relations
Sherri Kimmel, editorial services
Paul Dempsey, electronic communication
A. Pierce Bounds '71, photographer