Ask President Durden

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1. What is involved in the “Stage 2″ construction plan, & what is the current status?
00:35

2. Bosler seems to be behind some of the other academic buildings when it comes to technology, its level of being “green”, and also its repair. Are there any plans to renovate Bosler in the future?
3:00

3. Who or what decides where money is spent if the benefactor does not leave specific instructions? Does the school ever deviate from a benefactor’s wishes? Is there a “master check list” that the school works down when they receive donations?
6:00

4. Will any departments replace IB & M and Econ in the Stern center, or from December onward will it remain the home of just Global Ed, East Asian Studies, and International Studies?
12:00

5. In a recent article in the Dickinsonian, it was revealed that Graduate Partnership programs are in the works with Johns Hopkins University and the Maryland Institute College of Art. These partnerships, as you said, will save Dickinson student’s time and money. Once the economy gets better, will the school still attempt to partner with other institutions?
13:10

6. After graduation, the main worry for students is finding a job, especially in this economic climate. How would you compare the prospects of getting a job after graduation for graduates of large universities compared to liberal arts college graduates? How would you advice liberal arts students to sell themselves?
21:40

7. How is it that you can get a slice of fresh made pizza from local restaurants for less money than a slice of frozen Quarry pizza?
28:10

8. The Health Center has done a terrific job in minimizing the spread of the H1N1 virus. However, there is a severe shortage in the seasonal flu vaccine. Is the same problem expected for the H1N1 vaccine?
32:30

9. Why do we (Dickinson specifically or colleges in general) run on a two-semester calendar?
35:00

10. It is believed that in the good ol’ days, professors & presidents used to call up different grad schools to advocate for a wait listed student’s acceptance. Does this still go on?
39:00

11. What was most notable about your “Dickinson Experience”? What did you enjoy doing in your spare time? Who was your favorite professor?
40:50

12. What was it about Dickinson that made him want to come back to work here?
46:15

Durden, Katz to Host Radio Show

Dickinson College students now have a new medium to reach President William Durden: the radio. Starting this September, on the last Thursday of the month at noon, Marc Katz ’10 will be hosting an hour-long interview with President William G. Durden ’71 on WDCV 88.3 FM, answering questions submitted by anyone who is interested in hearing directly from the President of Dickinson College.

Both Katz and Durden are very excited for the show’s commencement and its potential. “President Durden has always been very approachable on and off campus,” said Katz. “The show is another way of him reaching out to the Dickinson community.”

Durden is especially enthusiastic for the show. “I personally see it as but another venue to communicate with the community, talk with folks further about higher education…most likely, have a chance to deal directly with the robust rumors that populate environments such as school and college campuses,” he said.

Questions can deal with such diverse issues as rumors on campus, campus activities, student problems, academic interests, world issues, and the like. Comments, in addition to questions, are also welcome.

The show is directed toward the whole Dickinson community, not only students. Faculty, staff, and alumni are invited to submit questions and comments, as are parents and Carlisle residents.

“I know a lot of students have questions about the new policies on campus and the best person to talk to about these things is the President,” said George Mazzoli ’10.

The show, entitled “Ask President Durden,” will air at noon on Thursdays during common hour to maximize the amount of potential listeners. It will be replayed the following Thursdays at the same time until the new show has aired. In addition, a live stream of WDCV will be available online through the WDCV webpage, www.wdcvfm.com.Anyone who wishes to hear the show at any time can catch it on the Dickinson College webpage.

Students who wish to submit a question to President Durden must send in their questions by midnight on the Sunday prior to the show’s airing to Katz at  katzm at dickinson.edu. Although anonymous e-mailswill not be accepted, names will not be read on air. Questions should be submitted with the subject “Ask President Durden.”