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Thinking Like A Fox: Individual Choice And The Unique Role Of Liberal Arts Colleges In Empowering America's Future Leaders, Christopher Tan Jan 2018

Thinking Like A Fox: Individual Choice And The Unique Role Of Liberal Arts Colleges In Empowering America's Future Leaders, Christopher Tan

Richard T. Schellhase Essay Prize in Ethics

The dilemma faced by Dean Kelly Smith on whether to allow Chris Williams to graduate from her college challenges the current model of higher education in the United States from an economic and normative perspective. When considering the situation that Dean Smith faces, this paper aims to demonstrate how Chris Williams should not be allowed to graduate without first passing the Senior Seminar after: (1) exploring the role of liberal arts colleges in encouraging agency among their students; (2) assessing the qualitative value of a college education in diversifying students’ knowledge base and providing students with the resources and opportunities …


The Ursinus Weekly, October 10, 1969, Alan Gold, Julianne Dirkes, Eileen Shrager, Robert Moore, Jonathan Weaver, Milton E. Detterline, Allan Lake Rice, Jane Siegel, Edward Mccandless, Marc Hauser, Harvey Frankel, David Sears, Rudi Herman, Kenneth Yorgey, James Williams, Linda Turnage, Ward P. Vaughan Oct 1969

The Ursinus Weekly, October 10, 1969, Alan Gold, Julianne Dirkes, Eileen Shrager, Robert Moore, Jonathan Weaver, Milton E. Detterline, Allan Lake Rice, Jane Siegel, Edward Mccandless, Marc Hauser, Harvey Frankel, David Sears, Rudi Herman, Kenneth Yorgey, James Williams, Linda Turnage, Ward P. Vaughan

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Seven join, six leave Ursinus faculty • UC and 500 colleges schedule Vietnam moratorium Wednesday; Classes not officially cancelled • William D. Reimert dies, Ursinus Board President • Dr. E. Lewis' math textbook aids Ursinus blind students • Pre-Med convention • Dean Harris weds Bryn Mawr man • Editorial: A very good year • Focus: Mike Stoner in exile • Compulsory convocation: Its validity and purpose • New view of Ursinus • Dr. Rice endorses Vietnam moratorium • Kitchen cynic: Suppose U.C. had mandatory convocations • Perspectives • To eat or not to eat • Board names new members • …


1969 Ruby Yearbook, Mary P. Watson, Barbara J. Rose, Thomas R. Mooers, V. Jolene De Leon, Ursinus College Senior Class Jan 1969

1969 Ruby Yearbook, Mary P. Watson, Barbara J. Rose, Thomas R. Mooers, V. Jolene De Leon, Ursinus College Senior Class

The Ruby Yearbooks, 1897-2020

A digitized copy of the 1969 Ruby, the Ursinus College yearbook.


1968 Ruby Yearbook, Janis L. Van Horn, John B. Darrah Ii, Charles E. Fielding Jr., James H. Earhart, Frank A. Lyon, Ursinus College Senior Class Jan 1968

1968 Ruby Yearbook, Janis L. Van Horn, John B. Darrah Ii, Charles E. Fielding Jr., James H. Earhart, Frank A. Lyon, Ursinus College Senior Class

The Ruby Yearbooks, 1897-2020

A digitized copy of the 1968 Ruby, the Ursinus College yearbook.


1967 Ruby Yearbook, Carolyn J. Mattern, Harry J. Hughes, Rita K. Houk, Robert D. Meier, Ursinus College Senior Class Jan 1967

1967 Ruby Yearbook, Carolyn J. Mattern, Harry J. Hughes, Rita K. Houk, Robert D. Meier, Ursinus College Senior Class

The Ruby Yearbooks, 1897-2020

A digitized copy of the 1967 Ruby, the Ursinus College yearbook.


Ursinus College Alumni Journal, March 1966, Richard P. Richter, Judith Armstrong, Lucille Hunt Bone, Roger P. Staiger, Raymond V. Gurzynski, Blanche B. Schultz, Donald L. Helfferich, William Schuyler Pettit, Thomas S. Power, Arthur I. Waskow Mar 1966

Ursinus College Alumni Journal, March 1966, Richard P. Richter, Judith Armstrong, Lucille Hunt Bone, Roger P. Staiger, Raymond V. Gurzynski, Blanche B. Schultz, Donald L. Helfferich, William Schuyler Pettit, Thomas S. Power, Arthur I. Waskow

Ursinus College Alumni Journal, 1937-1969

First words • From the President • A commitment to change • The Ursinus plan • We're planning a brand-new old-time Alumni Day • A disarmed world: two views • The one-world syndrome • Scenario for a disarmed conflict • The paid-up parade • Centennial fund moves toward first-year goal • Of strength & endurance • Check your candidates • The agency has transposed the key of campus life • Campus clippings: Gift from Gulf; Kodak focuses on U.C.; The fine arts; Folklore grant; Neighbors of the college; Scholarship winner; College Boards; Visual aids; Meistersingers • Sporting scene: Football; Soccer; …


1966 Ruby Yearbook, Mary Anne Holmgren, William E. Kulesh Jr., Barbara A. Burhans, Ronald L. Deck, Ursinus College Senior Class Jan 1966

1966 Ruby Yearbook, Mary Anne Holmgren, William E. Kulesh Jr., Barbara A. Burhans, Ronald L. Deck, Ursinus College Senior Class

The Ruby Yearbooks, 1897-2020

A digitized copy of the 1966 Ruby, the Ursinus College yearbook.


The Ursinus Weekly, May 17, 1965, Franklin Irvin Sheeder Jr., Andy Smith, Candace Sprecher, David Hudnut, Jon Katz May 1965

The Ursinus Weekly, May 17, 1965, Franklin Irvin Sheeder Jr., Andy Smith, Candace Sprecher, David Hudnut, Jon Katz

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Michener to address Class of 1965 • UC awarded science grant • That was the Inter-Frat Spring weekend that was • Three Ursinus juniors to spend Summer in Europe • Agency plans diverse concerts for next season • Negro choir to present concert • Howard to attend Summer institute • Dr. Smith talks on timely topic • Staiger to lead science seminar • $10,000 presented to College to furnish new dining room • Editorial: A stomping time; Now's your chance; Bomberger concert • Committee announces details of revised customs program • Last word • Souders "plays his way" through Ursinus …


1965 Ruby Yearbook, Jean E. Hunter, Howard M. Smith Jr., Edward M. Van Doren, Ursinus College Senior Class Jan 1965

1965 Ruby Yearbook, Jean E. Hunter, Howard M. Smith Jr., Edward M. Van Doren, Ursinus College Senior Class

The Ruby Yearbooks, 1897-2020

A digitized copy of the 1965 Ruby, the Ursinus College yearbook.


The Ursinus Weekly, October 19, 1964, Craig S. Hill, Anne Harris, Carl F. Peek, Barry Feinberg, Dorothy Davis, Mitchell Stevens, Candace Sprecher, John Bradley, Leslie Rudnyanszky, Karen Kohn, Marianne Murphy Oct 1964

The Ursinus Weekly, October 19, 1964, Craig S. Hill, Anne Harris, Carl F. Peek, Barry Feinberg, Dorothy Davis, Mitchell Stevens, Candace Sprecher, John Bradley, Leslie Rudnyanszky, Karen Kohn, Marianne Murphy

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Bethany director to be awarded honorary degree • Moss and Creager review ministry in lively discussion • Dr. Charles D. Mattern dies suddenly at home: Funeral to be Tuesday • Young politicians debate national partisan issues: Campus voting follows, Wednesday • Football game, reception to highlight Parents' Day • A word from the Dean • Zuckers to appear with Rutgers choir at Carnegie Hall • Agency begins second year, requests support • Projected literary magazine plans liberal editorial policy • Editorial: In memoriam • Bomberger texts survive intact • Individualism - Iran style • Goldwater's policies: What are they? • …


1964 Ruby Yearbook, Caroline V. Moretz, Robert Albert Gladstone, Carl P. Berlinger, Linda Ruth Kachel, Ursinus College Senior Class Jan 1964

1964 Ruby Yearbook, Caroline V. Moretz, Robert Albert Gladstone, Carl P. Berlinger, Linda Ruth Kachel, Ursinus College Senior Class

The Ruby Yearbooks, 1897-2020

A digitized copy of the 1964 Ruby, the Ursinus College yearbook.