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Extra Features 2011-12


Welcome to Extra Features.

More than a Dickinson College “bulletin board,” Extra Features 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 academic year.

Issue of May 16, 2012

An Integrative Experience

Tyler Rosá ’12 finds his field of dreams at Dickinson.
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Commencement Behind the Scenes

Thirty key players, led by two conductors, create beautiful music each year. 
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Issue of May 2, 2012

Purposeful Defense

Co-captain Taryn Abbassian ’12 gives a shout-out to the women’s lacrosse team for their confidence and work ethic.
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Issue of April 18, 2012

Team Builder

For Josh Handelsman ’12, leadership begins with service.
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Art as Language

These language classes reap big rewards—and our peers are taking notice.
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Suman Ambwani

The assistant professor of psychology denounces fat talk, discusses her new research and praises student enthusiasm for clinical research. 
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Crossing Borders

Trailblazing Dickinsonians expand community horizons in singular ways.
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Issue of April 4, 2012

Synergistic Discoveries

Dickinson’s bioinformatics program generates new knowledge in the fight against cancer.
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A Special Visit

The campus is abuzz about Jennifer Egan, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel A Visit From the Goon Squad. 
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Big Plans

For graduating seniors, life beyond the limestone walls involves employment, travel, research and scholarship. 
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Issue of March 21, 2012

Cotten Seiler

The associate professor of American-studies previews his next book and shares his musical side.
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Hometown Revolutions

Javan Howard ’11 blends service, community and the arts.
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Inspirational Power

New nonprofit by Coleman Bass '12 and friend Grayson Gilbert offers a healthy dose of optimism.
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Issue of March 7, 2012

Finding Understanding

Two decades abroad and an adventurous spirit fashioned Brian Atkins’ ever-evolving—yet firmly grounded—worldview.
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Fashioning an Artful Career

A young alumna returns to campus to honor an inspirational student and reconnect with the English department that “taught her to think.”


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Setting the Mark

Winning swimmer Jason Adams '14 finds balance at Dickinson.
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Issue of February 22, 2012

Energy Challenge

The Dickinson Energy Challenge is nearly here. Do you have what it takes to commit?
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Empowerment and Employment

A revamped curriculum and conference open new opportunities for computer-science majors.
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Sarah St. Angelo

The assistant professor of chemistry discusses the importance of interdisciplinary studies in the sciences.
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Issue of February 8, 2012

Revolutionary Science

An innovative curriculum designed by Dickinson professors receives inaugural prize from Science magazine.
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Speaking for Those Without a Voice

Dickinson kicks off Black History Month with events examining MLK’s relevancy for a new generation.
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Issue of January 25, 2012

Inherently Interesting

A Pulitzer Prize-winning author, New York Times journalists and historians round out the lineup of upcoming Clarke Forum events.
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Young and Connected

A new face-to-face networking opportunity heats up Carlisle and campus communities.
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Cracking Cuba

Students and faculty will embark on interdisciplinary study-tour of Cuba.
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Issue of December 7, 2011

A Movable Feast

New student-photography exhibit celebrates religious diversity.
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French Connections

A faculty member’s relief trip to Haiti inspires students to engage the world.
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Inside the Vault

Every item in the Dickinson archives has a fascinating story to tell. Here are a few.
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Issue of November 22, 2011

Lofty Goals

Men’s soccer captures first conference title in program history, capping a successful season for Dickinson athletics. 
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Issue of November 9, 2011

NSF Witter-Arnold Course

Professors Tom Arnold and Amy Witter take interdisciplinarity to macro and micro levels.
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Found in Translation

Seniors Colleen Cadman and Sarah Wright tackle gender issues through direct social action abroad.
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Issue of October 26, 2011

Community Connections

Dickinson’s distinctive leadership model integrates classroom experience with in-depth community involvement.
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Beauty and Function

Rubendall Recital Hall's new design is a feast for the eyes and ears.
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Issue of October 12, 2011

A Well-come Change

Dickinson’s new Wellness Center combines health and counseling services for students.
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Truth Seekers

New student organization reaches out to a growing minority—campus secularists.
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Triple Honor

Dickinson’s German program is on a roll with international honors and scholarships.
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Issue of September 14, 2011

Downtown Gets a Makeover

There’s a new crop of restaurants and shops in Carlisle, and now’s a perfect time to visit them.
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A Beautiful Mind

Brayden Downing ’13 rocks the Washington National Opera.
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Issue of August 31, 2011

Starting the Conversation

At Dickinson’s 2011 Convocation, the campus community opened its doors to record-setting class of 2015. 
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Multiplying Literacy

Dickinson professor, students and alum give a boost to local migrant-education program.
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Phone: 717-245-1289
E-mail: media@dickinson.edu 

Christine Dugan, director of media relations

Matt Getty, director of editorial services

Michelle Simmons, editor, Dickinson Magazine and Extra Features

Carl Socolow ’77, college photographer

Writers:

Christine Baksi, assistant director of media relations

MaryAlice Bitts Jackson, Web writer/editor