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Extra Features 2008-09

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 12, 2009

Degrees of Success

CNN correspondent Christiane Amanpour speaks at 2009 Commencement and accepts honorary doctorate on behalf of international organization that helps women in the media develop their talents and advance in the profession.

The Future is Now

Class of '09 plans for futures that include service, graduate school and first jobs in the United States and around the world.

Issue of April 28, 2009

SoCal, Carlisle

Members of first LA Posse are leaving a legacy of academic achievement and service.

Visible Voice

Brendan Hurst '09 blends physics and his passion for singing as he works in the new voice lab that will help enhance students' singing voices.

Springing for Art

ALLARM hosts second-annual LeTort Festival to educate the community about LeTort Spring Run's vulnerabilities and strengths.

Sister Act

Pi Beta Phi leader convinces national Greek organization to add new inclusive language to its nondiscrimination policy.

Issue of April 14, 2009

Apt Alternatives

Students serve communities all over the United States and world during spring break service-learning experiences.

Getting the Word Out

New Assaulty and Sexuality Coalition is promoting not only safety, but also increasing communication and promoting student advocacy and leadership.

A Lot of Trashy Dances

New director of dance teams professional experiences with liberal-arts sensibilities.

Special Friends

Students weekly volunteer to mentor children and young adults with disabilities, providing them with activities in the Carlisle community.

Issue of March 31, 2009

Seeing Double

Dickinson's seven sets of twins talk about the benefits of attending the same school as a sibling.

Civil (Rights) Warrior

Former ACLU president returns to campus to discuss threats to civil liberties as part of the Morgan Lectureship.

Virtuoso Down Under

Jeff Rodgers '10 takes music and chemistry seriously and is adjusting to Australia's University of Queensland as he takes his research Down Under for a semester.

Terror at Sea

Central Pennsylvania Consortium Africana Studies Conference explores Atlantic slave trade and provides tools for area middle-school and high-school teachers.

Issue of March 17, 2009

Apply Yourself

Scholarships and grants provide Dickinsonians with the support to pursue their passions and make a difference.

Taking Root

EarthNow promotes awareness of environmental issues and helps all students live more sustainably.

Changing the Climate

Neil Leary has accepted the mission to weave sustainability into the curriculum.

Sustaining Success

New sustainability education coordinator plans to raise awareness on campus and help incorporate components of sustainability in every discipline.

Issue of March 3, 2009

Naked Truths

New student magazine celebrates the varieties of feminism on campus.

Out for the Day

Dickinson hosts Gay-Straight Alliance Leadership Summit and wants to be a resource for the LGBT community.

Spiritual Scholar

Kayla Helfman '09 discovers deeper meaning of her faith in Dickinson experience on and off campus.

From Boas to Bacteria

Students present their research, both on and off campus, at annual biology symposium.

Issue of February 17, 2009

Students Step Up

Dickinson students organize college's first Relay for Life event to raise money in the fight against cancer.

Lots of Substance

Longsdorff Hall is a substance-free student residence that provides the preferred life-style choice for its 35 residents.

Digital Artistry

Dickinson Web designer uses his talents beyond the limestone walls and in the world of fantasy, comic books and tarot.

Automobility to Prudentius

Professors author new book of poetry and works that study Chinese veterans, judicial review, Roman poet, the importance of driving, and the Florentine singing culture.

Issue of February 3, 2009

'Why Can't We All Just Get Along?'

Annual Public Affairs Symposium explores civility and respect in the context of social justice.

On Leave in China

A Dickinson ROTC cadet practices his language skills and observes Chinese soldiers during his study-abroad experience.

GenNexters Flex Their Political Muscles

The Clarke Forum hosts a discussion that digs deeply into the meaning of the record numbers of voters aged 18-29, who went to the polls in the 2008 presidential election.

Challenging Literature

Professor David Ball, who explores contemporary literature and graphic works, sees himself as the 'switchboard' for students' ideas.

Issue of January 20, 2009

Keeping an Eye on the Prize

Martin Luther King holiday marked by panel discussions and service events, including a food and clothing drive to benefit local organizations.

A Challenging Time

Solid financial stewardship is helping to sustain Dickinson during current recession.

Gifts That Keep Giving

The exhibiti in honor of the 25th anniversary of The Trout Gallery highlights its 6,000-piece permanent art collection.

Serving Up Success

Volleyball player receives athletic accolades and still remains focused on academic goals with study-abroad and internship experiences.

Issue of December 2, 2008

Shop This Way

New stores, discounts for Dickinsonians make downtown Carlisle the place to shop for anything from retro-clothing to tasty delights.

Here We Come A-Caroling

Dickinson's Collegium choral ensemble is using its annual holiday concert to help the community by accepting donations for Project S.H.A.R.E.

'An Intellectual Parade'

Interim Clarke Forum director wants programming to connect current issues and what students learn in the classroom.

Honoring the Storyteller

Mario Vargas Llosa is the first Spanish-language writer to receive The Harold and Ethel L. Stellfox Visiting Scholars and Writers Program award.

Issue of November 18, 2008

Lights Out

Professor turns inventor and uses grant to create a device that turns off a vehicle's headlights and interior lights when the ignition shuts down.

A World of Change

Sustainability coordinator found his passion in East Anglia.

Safety First

Crime decrease is attributed, in part, to increased communications, such as all-campus e-mails and the Dickinson Red Alert system.

Hot on the Gridiron

Football coach Darwin Breaux passes the 100-win mark, and Red Devils reach 1,000th football game.

Issue of November 4, 2008

In Concert

Music department's concert line up includes Novus and performances by faculty and students.

Monsoon Lessons

Sarah Buonacore '11 is an "old hand" at service trips that have helped communities around the globe.

Aloha Dickinson

First woman to direct college's ROTC program connects ROTC leadership training to the college's distinctive approach to education.

Beyond the Residence Hall

Mary Triano is leading Office of Campus Life to develop more experiential leadership opportunities and programs.

Speaking Out

College Democrats and Republicans take the time and energy to make the cases for their candidates.

Issue of October 21, 2008

Crossing Borders with Poetry

Dickinson's international poetry festival brings together artists from around the globe.

The square Rolls on

Alternative newspaper receives grant from Campus Progress, which helps young activists, journalists and artists make their voices heard.

Sun Times

College farm adds solar panels that produce electricity to extend its growing season, lower its costs and lessen its impact on the environment.

Making Waves

Swimmer sets records as an individual and teammate, while maintaining her commitment to academics and the community.

High-Tech Teaching

Faculty members are exploring ways to use new classroom technology through Willoughby Fellows Program in Academic Technology, the first-of-its-kind program at Dickinson.

Issue of October 7, 2008

Interns Without Borders

Five Dickinson students interned with the State Department all over the globe, from France to Nigeria.

From Kiwi Land to Carlisle

Three students from New Zealand share a hometown and enthusiasm with American-style liberal-arts higher education.

The F-Word

The new Feminist Collective is working to reclaim the controversial word and attitude as members explore gender stereotypes on and off campus.

One Size Doesn't Fit All

Dickinson's first registered dietitian is ready to educate and explore new possibilities in health and nutrition with students, staff and faculty.

Issue of September 23, 2008

Tomorrow's Tuition, Yesterday's Prices

Dickinson's I-529 Plan's unprecedented discount rate offers more financial incentive to save for education, ultimately providing families with more higher-education choice.

Good as Gold

The Center for Sustainable Living (Treehouse) is one of the first student residences in the nation to receive a gold LEED rating from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Room for Reflection

Students have a created a 'green room' in the HUB's lower level for meditation, reflection and prayer.

Home Run

Student brings his enthusiasm for volunteerism with him to Dickinson.

Issue of September 9, 2008

Red and White All Over

Biddle Field's latest renovations include two synthetic FieldTurf playing surfaces, new fencing and an eight-lane track that conforms to NCAA standards, plus energy-efficient lighting.

A Useful Education

Charter's 225th anniversary is an opportunity for the Dickinson community to reflect on the founding vision.

A Writer in Every Sense of His Being

In a one-man show he created, professor of theatre again portrays award-winning playwright and novelist William Saroyan.

Shimmering Science

Stuart and James halls are silver LEED rated with their sustainable design and will make possible expanded opportunities for student and faculty research.

Issue of August 26, 2008

Opening Day

Class of 2012 gets sense of rich history and a blueprint for a sustainable future at Convocation.

Poetry Emotion

National poetry contest winner plans to weave her passion for poetry into every aspect of her Dickinson experience.

Hitting the Ground Running

New dean of admissions and financial aid has years of experience in higher education and marketing, and plans to centralize alumni volunteers' efforts.

Livable Library

The Friends of the Library Reading Area is intended to recognize the support of this group and provide an inviting space in which to relax and enjoy Dickinson yearbooks and newspapers.

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