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News Features 2009-10

June 2010

Dynamic Research Duo

Fabio Drucker ’11 and Professor David Richeson are discovering that math + computer science = dynamic summer research partnership.

Dickinson Hosts Tier-One Lacrosse Camp

Eighty-two standout student-athletes from across the country are on camups for a Tier-One lacrosse recruiting camp.

Perseverance & Hope in New Orleans

Alumni partnered with students on a groundbreaking service trip to New Orleans.

U-Turn Doubles Proceeds

Bargain-hunters embraced sustainable consumerism at the annual U-Turn fundraiser.

2010 Virtual Reunion

There was something for each Dickinsonian at the 2010 Alumni Weekend. View photos and video here.

Fun and Family Friendly

According to a Forbes ranking, Harrisburg-Carlisle is one of the best places in the nation to raise a family.

Alumni Meet With Iraqi Jurists

Robert Brasler '58 and John Jones '77 met with Iraqi jurists as part of a Department of State exhange program.

May 2010

A Dual-Hemispheric Career

Ruth Ferguson '92 leaves New York for Hong Kong to head an HR division for the Asia Pacific Region.

Blackhawk Hero Update

Robert McDonough '06 accepted the German Gold Cross for valor during a ceremony in Afghanistan.

Livable, Lovable Carlisle

It's official: Carlisle is an ideal place to live, work and study. And we've got the stats to prove it.

Professor's Book Lauded by Critics

Wendy Moffat's book sheds new and colorful light on E.M. Forster's sexuality and career.
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2010 LeTort Festival

Dickinsonians and community members joined forces at the third-annual LeTort Festival.

Lacrosse Playoff Run Ends

The men's lacrosse team fell to Haverford 13-5 in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Bridging the Military-Civilian Divide

President Durden discussed the college's efforts to mold military and civilian leaders.

Celebrating One Community

An all-school/all-community cookout featured sizzling burgers and sparkling partnerships.

A Cappella Romance

Dickinson’s a cappella groups closed the semester with smashing spring concerts.

Science Writers Get the Scoop

How does a boa constrictor know when its prey is dead? Science writers explain.

Blackhawk Hero

Robert McDonough '06 was decorated with Germany's highest medal of honor after a heroic rescue mission.

Three Fests are Better Than One

On a festive May Day, Dickinson hosted two festivals on campus and a street fair enlivened the streets of Carlisle.

April 2010

ROTC Cadets Commended

Strength, scholarship, leadership, integrity and skill: the recipients of the 2010 ROTC awards have it all.

Senior Gallery Show Opens

The Senior Show explores notions of loss, memory and time in interesting ways.

Fresh Works by DTG

DTG examines that which we often ignore in its spring concert, Freshworks.

Seniors Present Their Findings

Six students presented their original research during the Senior Research Symposium.

Amazing Discoveries

Students presented compelling new research during the Science Student Research Symposium.

Where a Physics Degree Took Him

Col. Mark Melanson ’83 is the new director of the world's premier radiobiology laboratory.

SHARE.D Stories

Ordinary citizens' extraordinary stories are brought to light in an exhibit of student photography.

Opera as Revolution

The orchestra and choir stirred the passions of Carlisle Theatre patrons by presenting Opera as Revolution.

"Tapped" to Lead

The class of 2010 tipped gray and blue hats to incoming seniors during the annual honor-society tappings.

Exploring Global Economic Issues

Barclay's Wealth executive Tom Kalaris '76 spoke at an international economic conference in Greece.

Thanking Scholarship Donors

Alumni who provide support for scholarships were thanked at the Donor-Scholar Luncheon.

Turning Bach Time

The Collegium and Baroque Orchestra played music by Bach in a most appropriate atmosphere.

Sustainability Symposium

Dickinsonians kicked off Earth Day celebrations with a three-day Sustainability Symposium.

Spirit Week

A series of creative and delectable student events conjured the spirit of Spirit Week 2010.

Spring-Break Service Trips

Students and administrators used their spring break for service trips around the country.

ROWS Symposium

Students presented original reserach on issues related to women and gender during the annual ROWS symposium.

Recognizing Excellence

The Northeast Association of Student Employment Administrators awarded a Dickinson student and an administrator with regional awards for their exemplary work.

Jazz & Symphonic Band Concert

From Moby Dick to Homer Simpson, the spring ensemble concert spanned the cultural spectrum with music inspired by classic literature and cartoons.

Pennies For Peace

Students advanced peace and girls' education in the Middle East through the Pennies for Peace fundraiser.

2010 Chinese Bridge Contest

Two Dickinson students competing in the national Chinese Bridge Speech Contest were recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Education for excellent work.

Diving for Dickinson

There's more to John “Jay” Ganson '04's scuba-diving adventure in Antarctica than meets the eye.

Students Advance in Chinese Contest

Two students will move on to the national round of the competition hosted by the Chinese Ministry of Education.

Spring Repertory at The Cubiculo

Audiences will be treated to three shows in four days, including the world premiere of a student-authored play.

Peacekeeping Partnership

Dickinson is working with the U.S. Army to create new opportunities for students in security studies.

Paella Dinner

The sights, sounds and flavors of Spain attracted a crowd of approximately 100 students to the annual Paella Dinner.

Spring Admissions Visits

Warm weather greeted high-school juniors and accepted students during admissions visit days.

Take Back The Night

Dickinsonians united in the fight against sexual and gender violence during the annual rally and march.

Spring Fever Hits Campus

Spring has sprung in Carlisle. See pictures of our beautiful campus on the first days of the season.

Choreographer for Michael Jackson, Madonna Returns to Campus

Vincent Paterson '72 spoke about his career and worked with performing-arts students.

March 2010

KAT Walk

Students vogued for charity and raised approximately $2,000 during the KAT Walk for CASA fundraiser.

Students Connect with Alumni

Seniors and juniors picked up career tips from alumni at Networking Day.

Think Globally, Eat Locally

A farmers market and the annual local food dinner were welcome events for locavores.

Relay for Life

More than 750 Dickinsonians raised nearly $60,000 to battle cancer during the Relay for Life.

From Copenhagen to Carlisle

Students who attended the COP15 climate-change conference shared the experience with the campus.

Author Meets with Students

Writer/illustrator Leanne Shapton discussed her innovative approach to storytelling during a campus visit.

Two Hemispheres, Joined

B. Ashton Nichols was the first professor to lecture in a new faculty-exchange program at a Japanese university.

Trash on the Plaza and Quads

Dickinsonians got trashy during a newly expanded Trash on the Plaza sustainability event.

Russian Dinner

Blinis, the Cossack dance and a life-sized, dancing doll were highlights of the annual Russian dinner.

Dickinson Hosts Empty Bowls Dinner

Campus and community members support a local food bank during the annual Empty Bowls dinner.

Challenges to Guantanamo

Judge Richard J. Leon spoke about his rulings in cases involving Guantanamo detainees.

Fifth-Graders Interview President

Dickinson's commitment to the community was evident when President Durden was interviewed by local students.

Multicultural Seder

Students shared in the traditions of many cultures and enjoyed world music at the Multicultural Seder.

A Legacy of Success

The accomplishments of alumnae were celebrated during the 125 Years of Women at Dickinson conference.

Japanese Taiko Drumming

The tastes, smells, sights and sounds of Japan came to Dickinson during the first Japan Festival.

Polar Bear Plunge

February’s snowstorms may be history, but the water was still cold during the annual Polar Bear Plunge.

The Landscape of American Song

Contemporary composers, poets, musicians and dancers join forces for the Vanguard Festival.

Exploring Academic Options

The Academic Open House provided students with the chance to learn more about potential areas of study.

Diversity Monologues

How can individuals flourish in the face of differences? Five students tell their stories.

Andy Warhol Photo Exhibit

Andy Warhol, who once joked he was "deeply superficial," was enchanted by socialites, celebrities and prominent figures. He snapped thousands of portraits with his Polaroid Big Shot camera, memorializing transitory moments in their lives.

February 2010

Cogan Fellow Frank James '79

The journalist and NPR blogger discussed the transition from old to new media in his Cogan Fellowship lecture.

Gay-Straight Alliance Summit

Dickinson hosted the GSA Leadership Summit for local GLBT and straight-ally college and high-school students.

Relief Concert Exceeds Goal

Dickinsonians surpassed expectations with a spectacular Haiti-relief concert at the Carlisle Theatre.

Mermaid Players: "Noises Off"

The hilarious farce outlines all that can go wrong when a group of actors presents an ill-fated comedy.

Biology Student Research Symposium

Students shared original research during the Biology Student Research Symposium, and science-writing students reported on their findings.

RecycleMania Mondays

The Bag Monster lives! Students get in on the fun during RecycleMania Mondays.

Retreat Tackles Race in America

Students, faculty and staff explored the matter of race during the daylong Posse Plus Retreat.

Elusive Imprints Exhibit Opens

A student-curated exhibition features prints by Dali, Chagall, Ernst and Miro, among others.

Author Discusses Acclaimed Book

Rebecca Skloot, author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, spoke about the ethics of medical research.

AAS Presents Soul Café

Words, music and food combine to create a sense of unity at the third-annual Soul Café.

PAS Explores Sports and Society

The annual symposium included an alumni panel sharing their experiences in the business of sports.

More Winter Weather

A second winter storm in one week added to the piles of snow around campus.

Winter Wonderland on Campus

Students ventured outdoors after a winter storm dropped 15 inches of snow on the campus.

Sharing the World's Images

While students return with stories about their experience abroad, often it's their photos that shed the most light.

January 2010

Tu B'Shevat Celebration

When Eric Komar sings, Dickinsonians listen. Especially when special celebrations are in full bloom.

Goodyear Exhibit Challenges the Digital Divide

Blurring the boundaries between analog and digital, Colby Caldwell's art is not easily pigeonholed.

Spring Activities Night

So many clubs, so little time. So how do you select the club or activity that's right for you?

December 2009

A Sumptuous Holiday Feast

Dickinson's annual holiday feast ignited the spirit of the season.

Nasim Fekrat '13 Cited by CNN

Nasim Fekrat '13's blog about his home country, Afghanistan, has captured the attention of CNN.

Jefferson-Dickinson Letter Discovered

A newly discovered letter, written by Thomas Jefferson, reveals strong ties to John Dickinson.

Student's Marine Training Featured in Washington Post

The article explores the rigorous training experienced by Arthur Colby '11 at the Marines' Officer Candidate School.

Collegium Christmas Concert

The Collegium concert was a standing-room-only affair.

Freshman Plays

Students ponder life's big questions during Freshman Plays 2009

Students Meet with Alumni During D.C. Career Trip

Students networked at the French Embassy and met with federal officials during a Career Center trip to Washington, D.C.

November 2009

From the Bay to the Bayou

Students traveled to coastal Louisiana as part of the LUCE semester and had some interesting experiences along the way.

Fair Wares Market

Students inspire each other to celebrate a socially responsible holiday.

American Musical Terrains

The Dickinson Orchestra traversed distinctly American terrain during its November 20 concert.

OMG! DTG Takes on Pop Culture

The Dance Theatre Group examines pop culture in its provocative fall concert.

2009 Rush Award

William F. Greenlee, CEO of The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences, spoke about 21st-century scholarship at the Rush Award ceremony.

Feast From the East

Students celebrated Middle-, Near- and Far-Eastern cultures during the annual Feast From the East.

Dickinson Abuzz in the News

The Global Language Monitor has recognized Dickinson as one of the nation's most buzzed-about colleges and universities.

Choir and Symphonic Band 2009 Winter Concert

The Dickinson College Choir and Symphonic Band's 2009 Winter Concert showcased rousing works from the vast American songbook.

Dickinson Jazz Ensemble 2009 Winter Concert

The Dickinson Jazz Ensemble's 2009 Winter Concert combined the sounds of the funky 70s with classic jazz and songs by the Fab Four.

Weissman Weighs In

Provost and Dean Neil Weissman was interviewed on Minnesota Public Radio in a piece about three-year degrees.

Smashing Pumpkins for Charity

Halloween may be history, but Arts Haus residents coaxed one more afternoon of fun from its remains during the annual Smashing Pumpkins event.

President Durden in Italy

While in Italy to deliver a speech in Florence, President Durden visited students at Dickinson's center in Bologna.

Recent Graduate Recognized by National Press

Kathleen Flaherty '07's volunteer efforts were noted in the Nov. 9 edition of the Wall Street Journal.

Students Reenact the Russian Revolution

As the world marked the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, students in the Russian Culture Club commemorated a revolutionary act of a different sort: the Russian Revolution.

Apollo Night

Many acts vied for the winning slot, but only one emerged with the proverbial crown.

Constitution Day Address

Former Governor Tom Ridge spoke about rights during the Winfield C. Cook Constitution Day Address.

Gnocchi della Signora

Gnocchi is rumored to have made the Romans invincible. Dickinson students can now test its mythological powers whenever they wish.

October 2009

Finding Don Quixote

Chivalry, madness, love and adventure come to town when the Mermaid Players present an emerging playwright's twist on the classic novel.

Semana Poetica

The Dickinson campus rang out with the sound of well-chosen words during the eighth-annual Semana Poética international poetry festival.

Science on the Hill

Two Dickinson students presented original research at a statewide symposium.

Mid-Atlantic Volunteer Monitoring Conference

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Mid-Atlantic Volunteer Monitoring Conference was held at Dickinson College.

Alumnus Receives National Science Award

The Geological Society of America (GSA) awarded John E. Jones III '77 with its annual President's Medal.

The 2009 Joseph Priestley Award: Elizabeth Loftus

Elizabeth Loftus was awarded the 2009 Joseph Priestley Award for her contributions to society's understanding of childhood abuse and traumatic recovered memories.

Amy Farrell Interviewed on The Colbert Report

Amy Farrell spoke about fat-studies issues on The Colbert Report.

Homecoming & Family Weekend 2009

Generations of Dickinsonians and their families came together to celebrate the 2009 Homecoming & Family Weekend.

Herta Mueller Receives Nobel Prize

Former writer-in-residence has deep ties to Dickinson.
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September 2009

Marx in Soho

If Karl Marx lived in modern-day New York, what would he have to say?

The 3rd Branch Meets the 4th Estate

Noted judges and journalists hashed out the details of the relationship between the Third Branch and the Fourth Estate.

HoeDown at the Farm

The College Farm's hoedown was a toe-tappin', lip-smackin' success.

The Conduct of Life

Students presented the award-winning drama The Conduct of Life at The Cubiculo September 25-27.

Kumin Receives Stellfox Award: Photos

See photos of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Maxine Kumin's visit to Dickinson.

Kumin Receives Stellfox Award

Maxine Kumin explains why she nearly abandoned her craft during a visit to Dickinson College.
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Study-Abroad Fair

Students weigh their options at the annual study-abroad fair.

Green Devil Challenge Kickoff

Students responded to the challenge to reduce energy and water consumption.
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International Cooks-to-Be Say, "Bon Appétit!"

Bon Appétit! Students learn the art of French cuisine in the Global Gastronomy Group's weekly cooking class.
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Reducing Our Carbon Footprint

Dickinson's climate-change task force highlighted Zipcars during an event on Britton Plaza.

Patriot Day Ceremony

Early-morning drizzle did not deter Dickinsonians from gathering outside to observe Patriot Day 2009.

Hippie Chic: First Friday 2009

Is it Carlisle, Penn. or Woodstock, N.Y.? It was hard to tell on this funky, fun-filled First Friday.

August 2009

Integrated Sustainability

Faculty members explore ways to weave sustainability into the curriculum during a unique training program.

July 2009

Dancing With The King of Pop

Vincent Paterson '72 recalls choreographing and dancing with Michael Jackson.

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