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Olivia Whittaker '27

Philosophy in Action

"It's extremely humbling, but it catalyzes me to think, question and expand." Philosophy major Olivia Whittaker ’28 values the way her philosophy courses continuously challenge her.

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Pyrotechnics and Polyphony: Balancing Physics and Music

“Conducting research at different institutions across the U.S. gave me a new perspective on what life after college can look like,” says Carys Chase-Mayoral ’26 (physics, music).

A plaque outside the building now known as Allison Hall commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s visit to campus in 1961. The first Social Justice Month event will be held in that building. Photo by Dan Loh.

Journey Toward Justice: Dickinson Launches Social Justice Month

January is Social Justice Month at Dickinson. Join in with volunteer opportunities, discussions, an athletics clinic, film screenings, performances, a Red Devil clothing drive and more.

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Appreciating Difference: Lessons in Faith, Friendship and Pluralism

“You can’t understand someone else’s faith tradition until you see the beauty in it." Meet Jonah Lenahan '26 (religion, political science).

While spending her junior year abroad, Olivia Ammon '26 took classes, in the German language, in her major and conducted original research.

Learning Across Continents

Meet Olivia Ammon '26 (psychology, German), an aspiring forensic psychologist. While studying abroad, she took psychology classes in the German language and conducted original research.

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