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Dickinson provided me with not only a top-notch education, but more importantly,

the confidence and knowledge to thrive in my professional career. Dickinson taught me

that what it’s all about is being a creative thinker and being able to solve any problem

that comes across my desk. I am what I am because of Dickinson. I feel grateful that the

school I attended for four years has had that lasting impact in my life. For that reason it’s

so easy to want to stay involved with Dickinson. A lot of the way I view the world and

live my life is really shaped by my time at Dickinson. You enable students not only to

change their lives by coming to Dickinson, but also to learn to change the world. Dickin-

son prepared me to take a job that fit for me instead of preparing me to take a job that fit

a description. Dickinson put into motion a series of successes and lifetime connections.

Dickinson provided me with not only a top-notch education, but more importantly, the

confidence and knowledge to thrive in my professional career. I am forever grateful that

I went to a college that provided me with such unique and hands-on learning opportu-

nities. My time at Dickinson helped me to build a personal drive to achieve the top po-

sition in my field quickly and continue to innovate. Dickinson taught me how to think

critically about topics that couldn’t necessarily be answered in black or white. Dickinson

taught me that what it’s all about is being a creative thinker and being able to solve any

problem that comes across my desk. I rave about how Dickinson prepared me for the

job hunt. That’s what sets Dickinson apart from other schools with solid academics. Be-

ing at Dickinson introduced me to a group of people who have higher expectations for

themselves and those around them. That kind of community brings out the best in peo-

ple. My time at Dickinson College was an act of creation. I was building, not a different

person, but one more like me than I had ever been. I have benefited from my Dickinson

experience in all facets of my life.


confidence and knowledge to thrive in my professional career. Dickinson taught me that

what it’s all about is being a creative thinker and being able to solve any problem that comes

across my desk. I am what I am because of Dickinson. I feel grateful that the school I at-

tended for four years has had that lasting impact in my life. For that reason it’s so easy to

want to stay involved with Dickinson. A lot of the way I view the world and live my life is

really shaped by my time at Dickinson. You enable students not only to change their lives

by coming to Dickinson, but also to learn to change the world. Dickinson prepared me to

take a job that fit for me instead of preparing me to take a job that fit a description. Dickin-

son put into motion a series of successes and lifetime connections. Dickinson provided me

with not only a top-notch education, but more importantly, the confidence and knowledge

to thrive in my professional career. I am forever grateful that I went to a college that provid-

ed me with such unique and hands-on learning opportunities. My time at Dickinson helped

me to build a personal drive to achieve the top position in my field quickly and continue to

innovate. Dickinson taught me how to think critically about topics that couldn’t necessarily

be answered in black or white. Dickinson taught me that what it’s all about is being a cre-

ative thinker and being able to solve any problem that comes across my desk. I rave about

how Dickinson prepared me for the job hunt. That’s what sets Dickinson apart from other

schools with solid academics. Being at Dickinson introduced me to a group of people who

have higher expectations for themselves and those around them. That kind of community

brings out the best in people. My time at Dickinson College was an act of creation. I was

building, not a different person, but one more like me than I had ever been. I have benefit-

ed from my Dickinson experience in all facets of my life. Dickinson provided me with not

only a top-notch education, but more importantly, the

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Making the Difference ………………… 4

The Heart of Dickinson ………………… 8

Shaping Student Destiny ………………… 12

Places With a Purpose ………………… 16

John Dickinson Society ………………… 20

Old West Society ……………………… 26

Annual Fund …………………………… 30

Honor Roll of Donors …………………… 34

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Dear Alumni, Parents and Friends:

Although I have merely dipped my toe into the pool of thousands of Dickinsonians—having attended my first reunion weekend a few months ago—I feel as though I am already getting to know this community. In fact, the weekend was a wonderful confir-mation of what it is to be a Dickinsonian. Dickinsonians, I clearly saw, are engaged, caring, civic-minded, enthusiastic about the liberal arts and proud of and passionate about their alma mater. I can tell you, Dickinson deserves that pride and that passion.

A Dickinson education is exactly the foundation students need to face a rapidly changing and uncertain future. Through small classes, regular interaction with expert faculty who are leaders in their fields and engagement with other students with broad experiences and perspectives, Dickinsonians are educated to think critically and act boldly in service to society.

Your support makes all of this possible.

Last year, more than half of our students received financial assistance to attend Dickinson. Without your support, those students wouldn’t be able to consider this valuable learning opportunity. Thank you for helping to provide the resources needed to ensure that we are able to attract and retain those who have the talent to benefit from what Dickinson provides.

As you read through this report, you will see the many opportunities made possible through your generosity. Because of you, students and faculty were able to make discoveries about lava flow in Iceland, develop a better grapevine and harness kitchen scraps to create energy. And thanks to you, Dickinson continues to be a leader in sustainability and global education, with established Dickinson centers from Cameroon to Toulouse. Together, we are investing in the most important resource of all: the human capital that will determine our future.

Working together, we can ensure that we continue Dickinson’s upward trajectory and that our forward momentum gets even stronger.

I look forward to meeting many of you during my travels to regional Dickinson events this fall. Sincerely,

Nancy A. RosemanPresident and Professor of BiologyDickinson College


Dear Dickinsonians:

With $18 million in gifts supporting the college, we have much to celebrate. To the 8,982 alumni, parents and friends who made a gift to Dickinson during fiscal year 2012-13, I cannot thank you enough for your loyal support. I hope you read this annual report of gifts with great satisfaction and confidence that your investment in Dickinson matters.

To those of you who did not make a gift to Dickinson last year, we need you. Since 2008, the percentage of alumni contributing to the college annually has fallen. This is part of a national trend that has seen alumni giving decline at most institutions, but we don’t want to be like most institutions. We are Dickinson, and we can do better.

Though you might think your gift doesn’t make a difference, please know that your support has a tangible effect on every student. Dickinson’s distinction lies in its inten-sive, hands-on approach to education, but this comes at a cost. Your gifts are the key to offsetting that cost—the key to making Dickinson different.

Your support gives the Dickinson experience its depth. By making a gift each year, you enable students to participate in graduate-level student-faculty research. You send students abroad on rigorous global programs recognized as among the most immersive in higher education. You give students the tools to take on 21st-century challenges in the classroom and across a small, close-knit campus.

As alumni, we know that what Dickinson has given us is precious. Only 3 percent of college graduates are alumni of liberal-arts colleges. Only a proud few of those 3 percent can call themselves Dickinsonians. As Dickinsonians we form a community based not only on our shared experience but on our shared commitment to preserving and advancing this experience for future generations.

To celebrate the power of this special community, we are bringing back the printed annual report of gifts after a five-year hiatus. These pages detailing the impact of support and listing the names of all donors will deepen your pride in our college; highlight the power of our community of dedicated alumni, parents and friends; and remind you that you make the difference.

As we prepare for a new academic year, I invite you to support Dickinson with a gift and join this powerful community making Dickinson the life-changing place that it is.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Ward Reynolds ’77Chair, Board of Trustees


Your gifts supporting Dickinson don’t just make a difference—

they make the difference.

THE DIFFERENCE … between Dickinson’s being out of reach and

being affordable for more than half of our students.

… between vast lecture halls and seminars

fostering one-on-one mentoring.

… between training graduates for a job and

preparing leaders for future-proof careers tackling 21st-century challenges.

million supporting…

$18AthleticsScholarships

Academic Programming

Faculty Support

Facilities EnhancementsStudent Life

Sustainability

m a k i n g t h e d i f f e r e n c e

Total Gifts FY 2012-13


By supporting the college this year you provided

the very qualities that make Dickinson unlike any

other institution.

You made the difference between

the average college education and the distinctive,

useful liberal-arts experience that defines each

Dickinsonian.

million supporting…

Gift Sources FY 2012-13

* corporations, government

Alumni 75%

Foundations 8%

* Other 6 % Friends 6%

Parents 5%


“ we are building excitement about our college, and we are poised to take it to the next level.”

– Jennifer Blanck ’92

t h e d i f f e r e n c e i s y o u


As a member of this community, you are the difference.

Not just the difference between Dickinson and every other college, but the difference in the lives of the

526 graduates who joined you this May—and the difference they will make in the world.

8,982

loyal D ic ki ns onian

s

Thank you for your dedication to this precious experience we all share.

Thank you for your gift to Dickinson College.

Thank you for making the difference.

Being different is expensive.

A Dickinson education costs more than the average college education

because it is worth much more.

No one understands this better than the global community of

8,982 loyal Dickinsonians who supported the college last year.

Being a Dickinsonian makes you a member of a small and special community.

Less than 3 percent of all college graduates come from liberal-arts colleges. How many of that small group can say they

graduated from a college whose mission realizes the dream of a signer of the Declaration of Independence? How many can say they

continue to benefit from an education that is forever useful?

You won‘t work

for one company

for the rest of your

life; you have to be

ready for any direc-

tion. That‘s what

Dickinson did for

me.”

—Ben Tiede ’05

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t h e h e a r t o f d i c k i n s o n

“Your gifts support our commitment to the

best possible educational

experience and the close student- faculty interaction that is at the

heart of Dickinson.”

—Neil Weissman, Provost and Dean of the College


Faculty and Academics

The Dickinson learning experience is far different from most

college educations.

With a 10:1 student-faculty ratio and an average class size of 17 students, every Dickinson

student benefits from a high-touch, personalized education.

Every student gets to learn by doing—not just by listening.

Every student studies with professors who become mentors—not just instructors.

Every student understands the world by engaging it—not just reading about it.

Your gifts make this difference for every student.

But it’s not just about what Dickinson has—it’s

also about what Dickinson doesn’t have.

By providing the funding that allows Dickinson to avoid the cost-cutting measures used by most large

colleges and universities, you increase the value of the Dickinson education for every student.

zeroclasses with more than 50 students

classes taught by graduate students

professors who don’t work one-on-one with students

Dickinson has given

me the opportunity

to conduct student-

faculty research. Not

only has this enabled

me to become an inde-

pendent thinker, but it

has also given me the

hands-on experience

to become a successful

scientist.”

—Allison Murawski ’12

“


professors in the fields of biology,

English and geology, who team-taught a

unique “Mosaic” course on

natural history

3

10student curators, whose senior

art-history seminar gave the

rare professional opportunity to

research, organize and present

a Trout Gallery exhibit on Franck

von der Lancken

study-abroad programs on 6

continents in 24 countrie

s40languages offered13

majors ranging from

neuroscience to

Middle East studies

100sustainability-related courses taken by

more than 1,400 students each year

42 donor-supported

student-faculty summer

research projects

exploring everything from

microbiology to costume

design

Your investment in faculty and

academic programming opens

a wide range of opportunities to

students in the classroom and

beyond.

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92%

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4median 30-year return on investment of a Dickinson education according

to Bloomberg Businessweek

of graduates have a job or are in graduate school within one year of graduation

days spent by Professor Ben Edwards

and students collecting lava flow

leading to groundbreaking discoveries

about an Icelandic volcano

44Dickinsonians have been

awarded Fulbrights during the

last decade, including 3 members

of the class of 2013

percent of 2013 graduates studied

abroad during their time at Dickinson

green rating, highest score in Princeton Review’s Green Honor Roll

Recognition as a top-5 college for long-term study abroad by

the Institute of International Education

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$1 million

With personal guidance

from experts across numerous

disciplines, students capitalize on

these opportunities to build brighter

futures for themselves and the

world.

Faculty and Academics


“I am now a stronger, smarter and more well-rounded individual ready to enter

the workforce.”–Lily MacKenty ’13

s h a p i n g s t u d e n t d e s t i n y


Your gifts begin to shape students’ destinies before they even get to campus.

With more than 57 percent of the student body receiving need-based financial aid last year, your support is, and

will continue to be, essential to making Dickinson a possibility for hundreds of prospective students each year. Simply put, without

your help, more than half of our students wouldn’t even be here.

Last year the college invested $39.2 million in financial aid

and scholarships. In the last five years that investment has risen

by nearly $12 million. Providing this level of aid is only

possible thanks to your support.

$39.2$37.6

$35.7$31.7

$27.8

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Scholarships and Student Life


men’s & women’s varsity sports

26100

More than

student organizations offering hands-on lessons in leadership, collaboration and service

More

than

510,000

e-books in the Waidner-Spahr Library

books,

periodical subscriptions and

access to more than

1,600

200,000

180acre College Farm

47internship grants

50years of WDCV

More than

181

Your gifts supporting

student life help comple-

ment the classroom experience

with opportunities for leadership

and growth across campus and

beyond.

s h a p i n g s t u d e n t d e s t i n y

5

a capella singing group

s

lectures and panel discussions on topics ranging from the fiscal

cliff to molecular biophysics

theatre performances

concerts

art exhibits


All-Centennial Conference

athletes this year

45 39,000 More than

hours of volunteer service

Recognition on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the

4th

2,354 pounds of produce donated to Project SHARE

8

4consecutive national tournament appearances for the mock-trial team

$10,800savings in Dining Services food-waste elimination through composting

More than

internships with organizations and institutions ranging from the Baltimore Orioles to the Supreme Court

time in the last five years

No.

spot on the Peace Corps Top College list (in the small college category)

200

By in-

vesting in rich

experiences outside the

classroom, you help students

understand the world by engaging

it, reaping dividends not just

for our students but for our

future as well.

Scholarships and Student Life


p l a c e s w i t h a p u r p o s e

“Dickinson has given me the opportunity to thrive in a small community while learning

how I can have an impact on the wider world.” –Emily Eckardt ’13


Residential Campus

Place is central to the residential liberal-arts experience at

Dickinson. Learning and personal growth aren’t bound by

classroom walls. The campus is a living laboratory in which

students discover themselves as engaged citizens, innova-

tors and leaders.

Last year, international economics came to life through the Peddler, a student-created fair-trade, bicycle-powered campus coffee cart.

The science of sustainability came to life through 4 LEED gold-certified buildings, the biodiesel shop and the 180-acre College Farm.

The values of teamwork, commitment, sacrifice and community came to life as the men’s basketball

team hosted and won its first NCAA tournament game before a crowd of more than

1,500 Dickinsonians.

Your gifts supporting facilities provide more than shelter above students’ heads. Your gifts make

exceptional experiences possible. Your gifts enabled students to live what they learn.

Committed to providing the best residential learning experience possible, Dickinson launched the most

extensive campus-enhancement effort in its history last year. Your gifts toward facilities have made it possi-

ble for the college to move forward on five construction projects that will strengthen the crucial connection

between academics and campus life.

Now you’ll see students

and faculty representing

all science disciplines

under one roof, utiliz-

ing the resources of a

modern, sophisticated

research center.”

—Tom Arnold,

Associate Professor

of Biology

“

Phyllis Joan Miller Memorial Field

Dr. Inge P. Stafford Greenhouse for Teaching

and Research

Rector Science Complex Addition

(to open fall 2013)

Durden Athletic Training Center (scheduled completion:

spring 2014)

Kline Fitness Center Expansion (scheduled

completion: summer 2014)

Residential Campus


7departments need greenhouse space

for research on subjects ranging from

physics to paleontology96%

percent of the student

body participates in varsity

athletics

700

25

of students live on campus

Last year, more than

biology majors who need

cutting-edge labs to conduct

research in student-

faculty research courses

45

students participated in intramural and club

sports, ranging from ice hockey to ultimate

Frisbee

Dickinson’s campus was built for

roughly 2,000 students. More than

Dickinson invests in places with

a purpose. Each of the facilities

projects launched last year is aimed

at meeting a critical need.science professors will join the rest of the

science and math faculty in the Rector

Science Complex, fostering increased

collaboration across disciplines

2,370 students have been enrolled in each of

the last four years

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200

square feet of state-of-the-art athletics and fitness facilities

20,000

7research projects on subjects ranging from butterfly repop-ulation to the health benefits of wine in just

lockers for 4 teams as well as coaches and officials

4months since the greenhouse opened

An additional

square feet of cutting-edge science research and teaching space

Seating for

500spectators and the ability to

host NCAA soccer tournament

games for the first time in the

college’s history

new regulation-sized squash

courts, allowing the college to add

Division III men’s and women’s

squash programs in 2014-15

5Each of the new

facilities promises—and

some have already delivered—

tangible results. Results that will

enhance Dickinson’s ability to link

living, learning and leading for

all students.

species of medicinal plants will grow in the Rector Science Complex’s new

Benjamin Rush medicinal plant garden

68An additional

51,000

Residential Campus

more than


The John Dickinson Society (JDS) is Dickinson’s premier

donor group, honoring those who support the college with an

annual gift of $2,500 or more ($500 or more for graduates of

the last five years and $1,000 or more for graduates of the last

10 years).

JDS members took the lead with their support in 2012-13, providing 70 percent of total giving to the

college. Their commitment to Dickinson yielded $12.6 million to help:

J o h n D i c k i n s o n S o c i e t y

JDS Membership on the Rise

Taking the Lead

JDS gifts accounted for 70 percent

of total giving last year.

Total Giving: $18 million

JDS Giving: $12.6 million

• build new facilities

• establish and advance academic programs

• fund vital research

• sustain first-rate faculty

• support operations

• and empower hundreds of students to

pursue and achieve their dreams.

2007-08: $3.3 million

2012-13: $12.6 million

JDS giving has nearly quadrupled in the last five years. Young alumni JDS membership grew

by 131 percent in fiscal year 2013, accounting for $30,697 in giving.



Your gifts to the Annual Fund last year worked together to deepen the

Dickinson experience for every student.

A n n u a l F u n d

more than 8,000 donors

$4.5 million

Together, more than 8,000 alumni, parents and friends

fueled Dickinson’s operating budget with $4.5 million last year. Together, with gifts large and small, you

shaped the destiny of every Dickinsonian.


Every Gift Makes the Difference

Changing a Life With $50

$50.It might not sound like a lot. Just a few weeks’ worth of daily runs

to the nearby coffee shop.

But in the Annual Fund, $50 can change a life.

makes the difference between

this and this.

$50 from 1%

My first gift to the Annual Fund

was $50 the year after I gradu-

ated from Dickinson. Over time

giving to Dickinson became

investing in Dickinson. Invest-

ing in Dickinson allows you to

make a statement about your

values and Dickinson’s impor-

tance in your life.“

—Jennifer Ward Reynolds ’77,

Chair of the Board of Trustees

“

Before coming to Dickinson,

I just wasn’t in an area

where I had a lot of oppor-

tunities. I think Dickinson

is where my calling is, and

thanks to financial aid, my

parents could afford it.”

—Alexander Strachan ’13

“

Since Annual Fund gifts go straight to Dickinson’s

operating budget and since the Annual Fund

harnesses the collective power of thousands of

supporters, gifts of all sizes have a big impact.

Gifts of $50 from 250 alumni—just 1 percent of all Dickinsonians—could

combine to fund $12,500 in scholarships and financial aid. That can be the

difference between Dickinson’s being affordable or out of reach for a student.


The Mermaid Society: Loyal Dickinsonians

Dickinson depends on the support of loyal donors to fulfill our mission of shaping future leaders with an

education that is forever useful.

A n n u a l F u n d

Your consistent support helps the college each year to

make up the difference between the price of

tuition and the true cost of the Dickinson experience

for every student.

Thank you for making the difference with your Annual Fund gift last year.

The Mermaid Society

recognizes donors who have given for five

consecutive years or more.

Last year, more than 72 percent of our alumni

donors were members of the Mermaid Society.

M 72%


Every Gift Makes the Difference

Dickinson provided me with not only a top-notch education, but more importantly,

the confidence and knowledge to thrive in my professional career. Dickinson taught me

that what it’s all about is being a creative thinker and being able to solve any problem

that comes across my desk. I am what I am because of Dickinson. I feel grateful that the

school I attended for four years has had that lasting impact in my life. For that reason it’s

so easy to want to stay involved with Dickinson. A lot of the way I view the world and

live my life is really shaped by my time at Dickinson. You enable students not only to

change their lives by coming to Dickinson, but also to learn to change the world. Dickin-

son prepared me to take a job that fit for me instead of preparing me to take a job that fit

a description. Dickinson put into motion a series of successes and lifetime connections.


confidence and knowledge to thrive in my professional career. I am forever grateful that

I went to a college that provided me with such unique and hands-on learning opportu-

nities. My time at Dickinson helped me to build a personal drive to achieve the top po-

sition in my field quickly and continue to innovate. Dickinson taught me how to think

critically about topics that couldn’t necessarily be answered in black or white. Dickinson

taught me that what it’s all about is being a creative thinker and being able to solve any

problem that comes across my desk. I rave about how Dickinson prepared me for the

job hunt. That’s what sets Dickinson apart from other schools with solid academics. Be-

ing at Dickinson introduced me to a group of people who have higher expectations for

themselves and those around them. That kind of community brings out the best in peo-

ple. My time at Dickinson College was an act of creation. I was building, not a different

person, but one more like me than I had ever been. I have benefited from my Dickinson

experience in all facets of my life.


confidence and knowledge to thrive in my professional career. Dickinson taught me that

what it’s all about is being a creative thinker and being able to solve any problem that comes

across my desk. I am what I am because of Dickinson. I feel grateful that the school I at-

tended for four years has had that lasting impact in my life. For that reason it’s so easy to

want to stay involved with Dickinson. A lot of the way I view the world and live my life is

really shaped by my time at Dickinson. You enable students not only to change their lives

by coming to Dickinson, but also to learn to change the world. Dickinson prepared me to

take a job that fit for me instead of preparing me to take a job that fit a description. Dickin-

son put into motion a series of successes and lifetime connections. Dickinson provided me

with not only a top-notch education, but more importantly, the confidence and knowledge

to thrive in my professional career. I am forever grateful that I went to a college that provid-

ed me with such unique and hands-on learning opportunities. My time at Dickinson helped

me to build a personal drive to achieve the top position in my field quickly and continue to

innovate. Dickinson taught me how to think critically about topics that couldn’t necessarily

be answered in black or white. Dickinson taught me that what it’s all about is being a cre-

ative thinker and being able to solve any problem that comes across my desk. I rave about

how Dickinson prepared me for the job hunt. That’s what sets Dickinson apart from other

schools with solid academics. Being at Dickinson introduced me to a group of people who

have higher expectations for themselves and those around them. That kind of community

brings out the best in people. My time at Dickinson College was an act of creation. I was

building, not a different person, but one more like me than I had ever been. I have benefit-

ed from my Dickinson experience in all facets of my life. Dickinson provided me with not

only a top-notch education, but more importantly, the

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