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Education Innovator Geoffrey Canada to Speak at CommencementEducation Innovator Geoffrey Canada to Speak at Commencement

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:42:46 -0400

Canada and six others will receive honorary degrees at ceremonies on the Green.

Celebrating Coeducation: 40 Years of Change

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:42:29 -0400

Explore more than 60 profiles of Dartmouth community members and read about their contributions.

Dartmouth Pow-Wow Slideshow

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:42:10 -0400

This slideshow captures the sights from the 41st Annual Pow-Wow.

Quick Links: The Life Sciences Greenhouse Is Many Things to Many PeopleThe Life Sciences Greenhouse Is Many Things to Many People

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:41:23 -0400

Dartmouth’s greenhouse serves as a resource for education, research, and outreach.

Quick Links: Highlighting Undergraduate Research and Scholarship

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:41:03 -0400

In a series of events, students share their ingenuity with the Dartmouth community.

Quick Links: Robert W. Lasher ’88 Is Senior Vice President for Advancement

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:40:43 -0400

“He will be a valued partner to me and the other senior leaders,” says President-Elect Philip J. Hanlon ’77.

Quick Links: Measuring a College’s Worth: Grateful Grads Index

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:40:07 -0400

Dartmouth is ranked seventh on the Forbes Grateful Grad Index.

Stay Connected: Reunions Are Just Around the Corner

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:39:30 -0400

It’s not too late to register for your Dartmouth reunion. Make plans to join us in Hanover and reconnect with classmates, faculty, and friends.

Stay Connected: Normandy and Paris

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:39:00 -0400

Explore the shores and ancient streets of this pastoral region and spend two days in the City of Light with Professor Lynn Higgins, from September 15 to 25, 2013. Book before June 25 to receive a discount.

Carol L. Folt Named Chancellor of UNC-Chapel Hill

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:29:45 -0400

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on April 12, 2013, elected Interim President Carol L. Folt to be its next chancellor. Folt, the first woman to lead UNC-Chapel Hill, will assume her new role on July 1.

See slide show: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dartmouthflickr/sets/72157633249085620/

Greenways: Celebrating 40 Years of Remarkable AchievementsGreenways: Celebrating 40 Years of Remarkable Achievements

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:28:53 -0400

Hundreds of alumni, faculty, and students gathered in Hanover this month to honor Dartmouth’s 40th anniversary of coeducation (see story & photos).

Dartmouth Admits 2,252 Students to the Class of 2017

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:28:29 -0400

A record number of Native American and Asian American students are among the students offered acceptance to the Class of 2017.

Three Women’s Paths Toward a Work-Life Balance

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:28:01 -0400

A packed auditorium heard Princeton Professor Anne-Marie Slaughter's lecture, “Why Women Still Can’t Have It All,” and then the national conversation continued at Dartmouth.

Policy Research Shop Hits 100th Brief, Keeps On Going

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:27:36 -0400

The work of the Nelson A. Rockefeller Center’s Policy Research Shop is a welcome source of thorough, non-partisan research for lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.

Two Professors Awarded Guggenheim Fellowships

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:27:13 -0400

Susannah Heschel and Cleopatra Mathis are among 175 scholars honored in the United States and Canada.

Two to Lead Office of Entrepreneurship & Technology

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:26:55 -0400

The appointments reflect Dartmouth’s commitment to promoting entrepreneurship and supporting tech transfer to the private sector.

Register for Your Reunion

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:26:32 -0400

Make plans to join friends and classmates on campus in June. We can’t wait to welcome you home.

Romantic Rhine by River Ship

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:26:10 -0400

Celebrate Oktoberfest; visit Amsterdam, Cologne, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, the Black Forest, and Basel; and explore the wines, architecture, and history of this fabled region, October 12-20.

The Battle of Gettysburg

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:25:47 -0400

Mark the 150th anniversary of a turning point in American history at this unique Dartmouth on Location event. The two-day program features faculty lectures, battlefield tours, museum access, receptions, and dining, August 10-11.

Class of 2012-2013: Meet Dartmouth’s New Faculty

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:38:03 -0400

Twenty-three scholars have joined the ranks of Dartmouth’s Arts & Sciences faculty this academic year.

Orozco Murals One of 13 New National Historic Landmarks

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:37:38 -0400

The Epic of American Civilization joins other prominent sites in telling America’s story.

Greenways: Coming Home

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:37:12 -0400

Join us April 5-7, 2013, in Hanover for a weekend of meaningful conversations and lively gatherings for alumnae, alumni, faculty, and students as we celebrate 40 years of coeducation. Register now.

New Hanover Inn Restaurant Opens for Business

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:36:45 -0400

The opening of PINE marks the completion of the last phase of renovations to the Inn, which serves as Dartmouth’s “front door.”

New Alumni Trustee Elected to the Board of Trustees

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:36:24 -0400

After a successful corporate career, Mitchell Kurz ’73 began a new career teaching school.

Jake Tapper ’91: How Dartmouth Inspired Him

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:35:58 -0400

The CNN anchor and correspondent says Dartmouth professors helped form the foundation of his career as a journalist.

Dartmouth Announces Room, Board, Tuition, and Fees for 2013-14

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:35:33 -0400

The College approves a 3.8 percent increase in undergraduate tuition for the next academic year.

Dartmouth’s von Reyn Wins Lifetime Achievement Award

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:25:57 -0400

Geisel School of Medicine’s C. Fordham von Reyn ’67, Geisel ’69, has developed a vaccine proven effective against tuberculosis.

D’Agostino ’14 Named Women’s National Track Athlete of the Year

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:25:33 -0400

The winner of two long distance events at the NCAA Indoor Championships, Abbey D’Agostino ’14 is the first Ivy League runner to win an “athlete of the year” title.

Former Surgeon General Dr. C. Everett Koop ’37 Dies at 96

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:25:05 -0400

The pioneer in pediatric surgery and leader in the fight to create a smoke-free nation died on February 25, 2013.

Dartmouth Reunions

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:24:38 -0400

Celebrate enduring friendships, rediscover the campus, and remember the people and places that changed your life. We can’t wait to welcome you home!

Prague: An Insider’s Perspective

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:24:14 -0400

Senior lecturer in art history Jane Carroll will help you discover this Bohemian jewel on a program that provides a behind-the-scenes look at the city’s most important landmarks, traditions, and lore, July 15-23, 2013.

Dartmouth on Location: Filmmaking and Pilobolus

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:12:35 -0400

Immerse yourself in an evening of the arts in St. Paul, Minn., with Associate Professor of Film and Media Studies Jeffrey Ruoff on May 4, 2013.

Alumni Help Celebrate 40 Years of Native American Studies

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:44:33 -0500

Alumni including Howard Bad Hand ’73, Michael Hanitchak ’73, David Bonga ’74, and Drew Ryce ’74 took part in “Origin Stories: Native Alumni Reflections on the Founding of Dartmouth’s Native American Studies Program.”

Greenways: Coming Home

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:44:08 -0500

Join us to celebrate 40 years of coeducation on April 5 to 7. Gather with faculty and students, and connect with classmates and friends. Keynote speakers include actor and author Rachel Dratch ’88 and Dartmouth Trustee Laurel Richie ’81, who is president of the Women's National Basketball Association.

Dartmouth’s 102nd Winter Carnival

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:43:43 -0500

This year’s “A Very Grimm Carnival” featured everything from the popular Polar Bear Swim to a jazz performance. Check out the photo slide show: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dartmouthflickr/sets/72157632718622118/

Dartmouth Ranks in Top 10 Return on Investment List

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:43:09 -0500

Payscale.com compares colleges’ sticker prices against three decades of lifetime earnings, putting Dartmouth among the top 10.

Gold Medalist Foudy to Honor Title IX and Coeducation

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:42:43 -0500

In celebration of the 40th anniversaries of coeducation at Dartmouth and Title IX, Olympic soccer gold medalist Julie Foudy will speak on campus.

Professor Eric Fossum Elected to National Academy

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:42:14 -0500

Professor of Engineering Eric Fossum has developed technology that makes the camera in your cell phone.

Social Justice Awards Honor Distinguished Dartmouth Leaders

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:41:49 -0500

The awards, honoring community members who have contributed significantly to social justice, were given this winter to: the Barnet Family; Karen Lewis ’74; Steve Cosson ’90; Joseph O'Donnell, Geisel ’71; and the Dartmouth Graduate Veterans Association.

French humor in Hop productionsFrench Humor and Alumni Reign in Hop Productions

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:41:12 -0500

Hop audiences immersed themselves in two ensemble adaptations of classic French comic works: The Liar and Candide.

Professor Pease Debates at Oxford

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:40:47 -0500

Pease debates at the internationally renowned arena for free speech, chambers that have hosted Albert Einstein, Mother Teresa, and Gandhi.

Skiway Is a ‘Pipeline of Olympic Talent’

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:40:21 -0500

One of only three college-owned ski mountains in the East, the Dartmouth Skiway (http://skiway.dartmouth.edu/) provides an educational and recreational outlet for students, faculty, and staff.

Dartmouth on Location

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:08:34 -0500

Join us for educational adventures with Dartmouth professors at extraordinary venues around the country, including a discussion of Julius Caesar with Professor Peter Saccio in Chicago and a study of ethics and genomic science with Professor Ronald Green in Long Island, N.Y. Explore the Dartmouth on Location program in this new video

Get Ready for Your Reunion

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:01:07 -0500

Celebrate enduring friendships, rediscover the campus, the classrooms, and remember the people and places that changed your life. Start reconnecting now at facebook.com/dartmouthalumni and @dartmouthalumni on Twitter.

Get Ready for ReunionsFamily Tour of Classical China

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:00:42 -0500

Walk the Great Wall, cruise the Yangzi River, meet the 2,300-year-old terra cotta warriors, fly kites in the Temple of Heaven, and practice martial arts while exploring Chinese life and culture, June 24-July 5, 2013.

Philip J. Hanlon ’77 Is Named 18th President of Dartmouth

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:29:29 -0500

President-Elect Hanlon, 57, serves as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at the University of Michigan, where he is also the Donald J. Lewis Professor of Mathematics. He will take office July 1, 2013.

Happy Holidays From Hanover

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:28:57 -0500

Check out this playful performance of Winter Wonderland by Kaitlyn Sheehan ’09 and Derrick T. Smith ’07, and remember snowy days at the College on the hill.

Dartmouth Admits 464 Early Decision Applicants to the Class of 2017

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:28:27 -0500

“The students admitted in early decision are an exceptionally accomplished and passionate group of students,” says Maria Laskaris ’84, dean of admissions and financial aid.

Dartmouth Theater Professor Has Role in the Film ‘Lincoln’

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:28:04 -0500

When associate professor of theater Jamie Horton appeared in a Dartmouth production of Eurydice, he never imagined that it would lead to a role in Steven Spielberg’s latest film, Lincoln.

Is Being a Scientist All About the Science? Actually, It Is

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:27:38 -0500

Who says a bad idea can’t lead to a good one? This tongue-in-cheek response by a group of graduate students is a lively and compelling look at scientists at work.

Remaining on Campus Is a Break From the Bustle

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:27:06 -0500

For some students, winter break isn’t a vacation. The six-week interim is keeping researchers, athletes, and others busy on campus.

Pease Awarded the Prestigious Bode-Pearson Prize in American Studies

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:26:44 -0500

Donald Pease, one of Dartmouth’s best-known professors, has been awarded the 2012 Carl Bode-Norman Holmes Pearson Prize for Outstanding Contributions to American Studies.

The New York TimesCancer Survivor or Victim of Overdiagnosis?

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:26:22 -0500

Professor H. Gilbert Welch questions advice women have received for decades: that one of the most valuable things they can do for their health is get regular mammograms.

Six Faculty Named AAAS Fellows

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:26:00 -0500

Professors Christopher Amos, Michael Dietrich, Carolyn Gordon, Todd Heatherton, Mark Israel, and Ronald Taylor are among the 702 new fellows recognized by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Dartmouth on Location

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:25:38 -0500

Join Professors Susan Ackerman ’80 and Peter Saccio in Cincinnati and Chicago in February for alumni programs featuring the Dead Sea Scrolls and Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar.

ItalyItalian Masterpieces: Rome to Naples Aboard the Sea Cloud II

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:25:13 -0500

Immerse yourself in the Mediterranean spring on our cruise with music Professor Steve Swayne from May 20-28. View masterworks of art and architecture and enjoy private visits to estates, palazzi, and workshops.

Greenways: Coming Home

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:24:52 -0500

Mark your calendars for a celebration of coeducation in Hanover, April 5-7, 2013, an exciting weekend of meaningful conversation and gatherings to recognize the historic change that occurred in the fall of 1972.

Dartmouth Alumna Louise Erdrich '76 Wins National Book Award

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:23:21 -0500

Chosen from a field of high-profile nominees, Louise Erdrich '76 won the 2012 National Book Award for fiction for her novel The Round House. She received the award Wednesday, November 14, at a ceremony in New York City.

Dartmouth Leads Nation in NCAA Student-Athlete Graduation Rate

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:22:55 -0500

Dartmouth's 99.7 percent Graduation Success Rate is the highest nationally among NCAA Division I institutions. "It's a wonderful comment on our College," says Athletic Director Harry Sheehy.

Dartmouth and Partners Launch 'Elementa,' a New Scientific Journal

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:22:35 -0500

The new online journal will contain original peer-reviewed research on how humans are altering the Earth's physical, chemical, and biological processes—and what can be done about it.

First Phase of Website Redesign Launches in November

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:22:14 -0500

Our front door to the world gets an updated look with the launch of a new visual design, the first major upgrade of Dartmouth's web presence since 2006.

Election Recap: Professors Examine Obama's Victory

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:21:51 -0500

Polling, the economy, and a shift in demographics were all important, say government professors Brendan Nyhan, Dean Lacy, and Joseph Bafumi.

Dartmouth Honors Military for Their Service

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:21:30 -0500

The College's first Veterans Day banquet paid tribute to service members.

A History of Dartmouth in 20 Objects

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:21:05 -0500

If you had to choose just one item that represents Dartmouth, what would it be? We've selected 20. View them on the Dartmouth Alumni Facebook page.

Forty Years of Fortitude: The Black Alumni of Dartmouth Association

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:20:35 -0500

Fifteen students' goal of strengthening support of the black community at Dartmouth has grown into an organization nearly 3,200 members strong.

Meet the World's Best B-School Professors

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:20:03 -0500

Two Tuck professors are among the top business school educators in the country, according to Fortune magazine.

Alumni Council Nominates Trustee Candidate

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:19:32 -0500

Education advocate Mitchell Kurz '73 has been nominated for a seat on the Board of Trustees.

Discover Southeast Alaska

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:18:44 -0500

Join Dale Turner, professor of Native American studies and associate professor of government, on a journey through the waterways of the Inside Passage from August 10-17, 2013.

Dartmouth Night and Homecoming Photo Gallery

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:03:19 -0500

View nearly 150 images, from the bonfire to the football game, in our Dartmouth Alumni Facebook album. If you like the photos, don't forget to "like" our Facebook page.

30-Year Partnership Between Dartmouth and Beijing Normal University Honored

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:12:01 -0400

President Carol Folt led a Dartmouth delegation to Asia, where the group commemorated a three-decade partnership with a Chinese university and visited schools in China, Japan, and Korea to extend international university collaborations.

Science Stars Head to Dartmouth for the E.E. Just Symposium

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:11:35 -0400

Eminent physicists, astronomers, and others discussed the state of their scholarly and experimental work at a September conference featuring standing-room-only sessions.

Endowment Yields 5.8 Percent Return in Fiscal 2012

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:10:55 -0400

Dartmouth's endowment investment return of 5.8 percent for the 2012 fiscal year top the returns of the six Ivy League schools that have announced their 2012 figures.

U.S. News: Dartmouth Among 10 Colleges With Highest Freshman Retention Rates

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:10:03 -0400

Dartmouth has the nation's fourth-highest freshman retention rate on the U.S. News and World Report "Freshman Retention Rates" list.

New Tuck Professorship to Address Social Goals

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:09:38 -0400

Tench Coxe '80 has committed $5 million to create a new professorship focused on bringing the tools of scientific management to nonprofit and non-governmental organizations.

Alumna Competes at London 2012 Paralympics

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:09:16 -0400

It's not every day that you get cheered on by 10,000 spectators. But that's the experience Alex Stein '06 had as a coxswain for the U.S. rowing team, competing in the London 2012 Paralympics.

Former Trustees to Alumni: Dartmouth Consistently Diligent on Investments

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:08:53 -0400

Dartmouth has always taken great care and diligence in overseeing its endowment, two former trustees told alumni leaders. Their communication follows a decision from the New Hampshire Office of the Attorney General finding no merit in anonymous allegations regarding how Dartmouth invests its endowment.

Two Paths Through Dartmouth Meet in a U.S. Senate Race

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:08:22 -0400

Two women running against each other for the United States Senate in New York have vastly different political views and world views, reports The New York Times, but the same alma mater: Dartmouth. The two, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand '88 and challenger Wendy E. Long '82, entered Dartmouth in the years after the institution's contentious introduction of coeducation.

Alumna Terry Plank '85 Named MacArthur Fellow

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:05:21 -0400

Dartmouth alumna Terry Plank '85 has been named one of 23 new MacArthur Fellows for 2012. She is a professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Columbia University.

Dartmouth Night and Homecoming

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:04:56 -0400

Join us October 26-27 for the parade, bonfire, athletic contests, lectures, hospitality tents, campus tours, and more.

iDartmouth: Get Green to Go

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:04:31 -0400

Coming back to campus? Download the alumni mobile app and view schedules, a campus map, news, event updates, photo sharing, and local restaurant reviews.

Flavors of Provence

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:04:04 -0400

Immerse yourself in the culture, climate, and cuisine of southern France this spring with English professor Barbara Will, April 20-28, 2013.

Dartmouth Celebrates Opening of the Black Family Visual Arts Center

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:37:57 -0400

A crowd of more than 450 gathered in Dartmouth's new Maffei Arts Plaza to celebrate the opening of the Black Family Visual Arts Center and the formal dedication of artist Ellsworth Kelly's Dartmouth Panels sculpture.

U.S. News: Dartmouth No. 1 in Undergraduate Teaching for 4th Year, Top 10 Overall

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:37:38 -0400

Dartmouth has earned the top spot for "Strong Commitment to Teaching" for the fourth year in a row and moved into the top 10 national universities in U.S. News and World Report's "Best Colleges 2013" rankings.

James Nachtwey '70 Named First Roth Distinguished Visiting Scholar

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:37:17 -0400

The acclaimed photojournalist is spending the 2012-13 academic year teaching, presenting, and conducting research at Dartmouth.

Incoming Students Welcomed at Convocation Ceremony

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:36:56 -0400

This month, President Carol L. Folt, filmmaker Ricki Stern '87, and Student Body President Suril Kantaria '13 addressed Dartmouth's newest students and marked the start of Dartmouth's 243rd year. See images from the opening of the academic year and President Folt's first term in this slideshow: http://now.dartmouth.edu/2012/09/on-the-move-with-dartmouth-president-carol-l-folt/.

Celebrated Cellist Yo-Yo Ma Launches the Hopkins Center's 50th Anniversary Season

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:36:12 -0400

Dartmouth's Year of the Arts and the Hopkins Center's 50th anniversary season kicked off in style last week, as the renowned cellist delivered a stirring performance and met with students.

Dartmouth Medical Research Closes In on New Tuberculosis Vaccine

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:35:53 -0400

Professor C. Fordham von Reyn '67, Med '69, shares news of a promising vaccine in the works, developed with colleagues in the United States and Tanzania.

Great Issues ScholarsInaugural Class of Great Issues Scholars Begins Senior Year

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:35:30 -0400

The first 40 undergraduate Dickey Center Great Issues Scholars have significantly contributed to the development of the program they helped start.

Chemistry Professor F. Jon Kull '88 Appointed Dean of Graduate Studies

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:35:05 -0400

Kull, a structural biologist and biochemist, is leading programs that support nearly 800 graduate students.

Women's Soccer Rebounding Under Second-Year Coach Theresa Romagnolo

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:34:43 -0400

Women's soccer is off to a strong 4-2 start this fall as Corey Delaney '16 was named Co-Ivy League Rookie of the Week and tri-captain Emma Brush '13 was awarded Ivy League Player of the Week.

Education for the Technology Ecosystem

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:34:20 -0400

The nation wants more engineers. In this interview, Thayer School Dean Joseph J. Helble explains why we need a different kind of engineer.

Recalling Their College Years, Professors Offer Advice to the Class of 2016

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:33:59 -0400

Six faculty members, including Religion Professor Susan Ackerman '80 (in photo), talk about their own college journeys and early career ambitions.

Tulip Time Cruise

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:33:36 -0400

Experience the beauty, culture, and history of Holland and Belgium in the spring with German Professor Veronika Fuechtner.

Fall for Dartmouth

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:33:16 -0400

Join us on campus this season for a range of events and activities, including Dartmouth Night and Homecoming, Faculty Chalk Talks, fall reunions, and our celebration of the Year of the Arts.

Leading the Way: Alumni Award Winners

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:32:52 -0400

Eight extraordinary individuals have received the Dartmouth Alumni Award and the Young Alumni Distinguished Service Award.

Documentary Filmmaker Ricki Stern '87 to Deliver Convocation Address

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:14:17 -0400

Movies by award-winning filmmaker Ricki Stern '87 have a common thread—they focus on people who overcome obstacles to achieve their dreams—a message Stern will impart to students at the annual ceremony marking the start of the school year.

Olympics End for Dartmouth Alumni

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:13:46 -0400

Check out results for the four Dartmouth alumni who represented the United States in the 2012 Summer Olympics Games.

A Record-Setting Year for Philanthropy

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:13:12 -0400

Dartmouth received a record $171.5 million in total philanthropic support in the 2012 fiscal year, and set four individual fund records, as well. "This spectacular achievement highlights the commitment of Dartmouth's loyal and generous donors, and the hard work of many alumni, parent, and friend volunteers," says President Carol L. Folt.

Romney Veepstakes Casts Spotlight on Sen. Rob Portman '78

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:12:38 -0400

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's search for a vice presidential running mate—which ended August 11 with his pick of Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin—put Sen. Rob Portman '78 in the spotlight this summer, introducing the Ohio senator to a national audience.

IGERT Students Experience 'Big Science'

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:12:06 -0400

Five Dartmouth graduate students, bundled into puffy parkas and insulated pants, are standing on a layer of ice a mile thick, marveling at a panoramic blanket of white. Tonight it will be near zero and they'll be sleeping in a tent.

Richard Rothstein Appointed Chair of Medicine at The Geisel School of Medicine

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:11:27 -0400

The new chair is "one of our medical school's top educators, has been successful as a clinical investigator, and is a top-notch physician," says Geisel Dean Wiley "Chip" Souba.

August Marks 75th Anniversary of the Appalachian Trail

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:10:48 -0400

The national hiking path is frequented by Dartmouth students and community members—although many of them may not even realize it.

Trustee Laurel J. Richie: The WNBA Interview

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:09:20 -0400

The president of the Women's Basketball Association talks about the importance of mentorship, the Olympics, and her goals for the WNBA.

Good Reads: New Book Recommendations From Dartmouth Faculty

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:08:41 -0400

http://alumni.dartmouth.edu/learnandtravel/goodreads

Alumpics 2012: Dartmouth Trounces Princeton Tigers and Claims Eight Gold Medals in 10 Days

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:07:49 -0400

See the winning photos from our social-media smack-down and join thousands of Dartmouth alumni having fun on Facebook.

Dartmouth on Location: Dead Sea Scrolls, Van Gogh, and King Tut

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:55:32 -0400

Join Dartmouth professors for educational adventures at extraordinary venues.

Four Dartmouth Alumni to Compete in the Summer Olympics

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:17:46 -0400

Sean Furey '04, Thayer '05 and '06; Evelyn Stevens '05; Erik Storck '07; and Anthony Fahden '08 represent Dartmouth at the London Summer Games, beginning Friday, July 27. Stevens, a cyclist, has received national media attention for her decision to ride away from a Wall Street career.

Read more about Evie Stevens: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303919504577521012846219978.html#articleTabs_comments%3D%26articleTabs%3Darticle

Dartmouth's Year of the Arts Is Under Way

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:16:32 -0400

Yo-Yo Ma, Wynton Marsalis, and the Alvin Ailey dancers headline the Year of the Arts, which will showcase an exceptional roster of performances, arts-related programming, and interdisciplinary undertakings reaffirming Dartmouth's role as one of the nation's leading academic arts communities and "a model for college campuses across the country," says President Carol L. Folt.

Abstract Sculpture Installed at Hopkins Center for the Arts

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:16:01 -0400

Dartmouth Panels, a major work by artist Ellsworth Kelly, graces the east wall of the Hopkins Center, setting off the Arts District and the new Black Family Visual Arts Center. The work was commissioned by Trustee Emeritus Leon Black '73 and his wife, Debra Black, who contributed $48 million toward creation of the center.

Learn more about Ellsworth Kelly: http://now.dartmouth.edu/2012/07/sculpture-by-artist-ellsworth-kelly-installed-at-dartmouth/

Racial Diversity Increases, but Segregation Persists

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:15:04 -0400

Both diversity and segregation exist simultaneously in U.S. cities, Richard Wright, the Orvil E. Dryfoos Professor of Public Affairs, tells The Atlantic magazine.

Ten Professors Honored

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:13:21 -0400

Ten members of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences have been recognized for exceptional achievement in scholarship, teaching, and mentoring.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Writer Nicholas Kristof Speaks About Human Rights

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:14:32 -0400

Education is the best way to solve gender equality, the New York Times journalist recently told a crowd in Spaulding Auditorium.

Dartmouth Sophomore Sings With Country Duo Sugarland

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:12:34 -0400

Country music fans recently learned what Dartmouth already knows: Sarah Peck '14 can sing.

Geisel School of Medicine Names Master Educators

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 09:43:45 -0400

The inaugural members of Geisel's Academy of Faculty Master Educators were chosen by their colleagues for their commitment to excellence in teaching and medical education.

Reunions 2012 in Pictures

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 09:43:22 -0400

Fireworks, concerts, Dr. Seuss, and more—view more than 600 photos of alumni, families, and Reunion celebrations in these Facebook albums.

Dartmouth on Location: View the Dead Sea Scrolls With Professor Susan Ackerman

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 09:42:54 -0400

Join Dartmouth in Philadelphia at The Franklin Institute on September 6 for a viewing of these ancient texts and a talk by Susan Ackerman '80, the Preston H. Kelsey Professor of Religion.

Dartmouth Alumni Travel: Treasures of the Mississippi and the Gulf Coast

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 09:42:24 -0400

Discover pristine beaches, coastal islands teeming with wildlife, and important cultural sites with history Professor Robert Bonner.

More information/registration: http://alumni.dartmouth.edu/travel_details.aspx?id=3302

Now the Word is 'So Long'

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:31:31 -0400

The sun shone on Hanover as Dartmouth granted nearly 1,800 undergraduate and graduate degrees and President Jim Yong Kim gave his final Commencement address.

Jim Yong Kim's Ties to Dartmouth

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:31:07 -0400

Dartmouth's 17th president reflects on fostering innovation, inspiring students, and taking on the world's troubles.

Dartmouth Trustees Endorse Strategic Initiatives

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:30:44 -0400

At its June meeting, the Board endorsed two building initiatives in support of faculty growth, and elected two new Charter Trustees, Laurel J. Richie '81 and David C. Hodgson '78.

Commencement Photo Gallery, Video

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:28:43 -0400

From the delivery of thousands of chairs to the Green to mortarboards tossed in the air, enjoy the sights and sounds of Commencement 2012.

Honored to Lead: 2012 Student Marshals (photos)

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:28:18 -0400

Meet the 2012 Student Marshals, chosen by their classmates for the honor of leading them in the academic procession to the Commencement ceremony.

Give a Rouse for the Class of 2012

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:27:46 -0400

They're young writers, activists, artists, scholars, and researchers, and they're on their way forward into the world fresh from Dartmouth.

Top of the Class

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:27:22 -0400

Four members of the Class of 2012 who completed their Dartmouth courses with a grade point average of 4.0 were honored as valedictorians at Commencement. Four '12s shared the rank of salutatorian as well.

Words for the Teachers-to-Be

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:21:55 -0400

After the morning's ceremonies, Commencement speaker Wendy Kopp, founder and CEO of Teach For America (TFA), offered some particular advice to the 37 TFA-bound members of the Class of 2012—as did the graduates' families.

"A Few Good Decisions"

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:21:28 -0400

Speaking at Tuck's 2012 Investiture ceremony, CEO, philanthropist, and Dartmouth Trustee Steven Roth '62, Tuck '63, urged graduates to be optimistic and embrace change. Roth received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at Commencement.

Faces of Thayer (video)

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:21:02 -0400

Thayer School of Engineering said goodbye to its graduating students with a video featuring the school's Class of 2012. Meet these innovators who are ready to change the world—and have fun doing it.

In Physician-Humanitarian Albert Schweitzer's Footsteps

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:20:37 -0400

Eleven Geisel School of Medicine students, newly named 2012-13 New Hampshire-Vermont Schweitzer Fellows, will partner with local community-based organizations, building mentored service projects to improve the health of underserved populations.

Dartmouth's Champion

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:20:11 -0400

Runner Abbey D'Agostino '14 brought home Dartmouth's first-ever women's individual national title with a dramatic first-place finish in the 5,000 meters at the NCAA Division I National Outdoor Track and Field Championship. She and just-graduated Big Green teammate Alexi Pappas '12 are Olympic Trials-bound.

You're Invited: Presidential Search Forums

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:19:29 -0400

The Presidential Search Committee (http://www.dartmouth.edu/presidentsearch/) has scheduled a series of gatherings (http://alumni.dartmouth.edu/events/pressearch) around the country to discuss the qualities the committee should seek in Dartmouth's 18th president.

You may also share your thoughts via the Presidential Search input form: http://www.dartmouth.edu/presidentsearch/aboutsearch/input.html

What's Your Opinion?

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:02:54 -0400

Dartmouth is redesigning its web presence, and we want your input. How do you use the current site? What would you like to see change?

Tell us what you think in this five-minute survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/B92RJN8

Jog Your Memory?

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:02:06 -0400

A Dartmouth research team led by David Bucci, associate professor of psychological and brain sciences, is uncovering links among age, exercise, genetics, and brain function.

Alumni Council Gathers in Hanover

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:01:38 -0400

The 204th session of Dartmouth's Alumni Council convened in Hanover last month, meeting with students, faculty, trustees, and President Jim Yong Kim. Alumni awards went to John Mathias Jr. '69 and Amy Henry '97.

View photos from the weekend: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dartmouth_alumni_events/sets/72157629849742780/

Dartmouth Alumni Council Calls for Trustee Nominations

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:00:58 -0400

Your suggestions will enable the council's Nominating and Alumni Trustee Search Committee to identify outstanding candidates for an alumni-nominated seat on the Dartmouth College Board of Trustees.

Dartmouth Alumni Travel: Mediterranean Cities of Legend

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:00:19 -0400

Dartmouth art historian Kathleen Corrigan's expertise in early Christian and Byzantine art enriches this sailing tour to ancient cities along the coasts of Italy, Croatia, Albania, Sicily, Turkey, and Greece.

More information/registration: http://alumni.dartmouth.edu/travel_details.aspx?id=3304

Dartmouth on Location: Mozart at the Tanglewood Music Festival

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 09:59:24 -0400

Dartmouth on Location heads to Tanglewood in Lenox, Mass., for an afternoon of education, conversation, and an all-Mozart program. Professor of Music Steve Swayne presents a pre-performance talk for alumni and friends at this July 22 event.

More information/registration: http://alumni.dartmouth.edu/learnandtravel/onlocation/mozart

40 Celebrations of the Dartmouth Pow-Wow

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:55:12 -0400

On a glorious May weekend, Dartmouth honored Native cultures and the 40th anniversary of both the Pow-Wow and the Native American Program at Dartmouth.

See photos from the event: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dartmouthflickr/sets/72157629700093162/

Honored to Teach

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:54:16 -0400

Wendy Kopp, founder and CEO of Teach for America (TFA), will deliver the main address at Commencement this year. Since 2005, more than 120 Dartmouth graduates have signed on with TFA to teach in under-resourced school districts across the nation.

Trustees Bill Helman '80 and Diana Taylor '77 Lead Presidential Search

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:53:53 -0400

Following the April announcement of President Jim Yong Kim's appointment to lead the World Bank, the Board of Trustees named Helman and Taylor as chair and vice-chair, respectively, of the search for the 18th president of Dartmouth.

Share your input: http://www.dartmouth.edu/presidentsearch/aboutsearch/input.html

Provost Carol Folt Appointed Interim President

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:53:00 -0400

The Board of Trustees has appointed Provost Carol L. Folt, PhD, as the interim president of Dartmouth, effective July 1, 2012. As Provost, Folt is Dartmouth's chief academic officer and has been driving Dartmouth's first institution-wide, faculty-led academic strategic planning process.

Strategic Planning: http://strategicplanning.dartmouth.edu/

Hail to the Hop

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:52:12 -0400

For five decades, the Hopkins Center has been the cultural heart of campus. Dartmouth Alumni Magazine offers a 50th anniversary tribute to the building, in words and pictures.

Change Your Heart and Change Your Mind?

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:51:41 -0400

Assistant Professor of Government Brendan Nyhan's research on the challenges of counteracting misleading political claims has Nyhan in the news himself.

Nyhan in the news: http://now.dartmouth.edu/?s=nyhan&x=0&y=0

Emily Unger '11 Chronicles Dartmouth's Global Footprint

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:50:56 -0400

Sponsored by the Dickey Center for International Understanding, Unger and her camera are capturing stories of Dartmouth students and alumni on four continents.

"Foiling" the Competition

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:50:17 -0400

The Dartmouth club teams in figure skating and men's fencing each brought home national championships in April. It was the fencers' first national title, and the skaters' sixth.

Skaters: http://now.dartmouth.edu/2012/04/club-figure-skating-team-wins-sixth-national-title/

Reopening Dartmouth's "Front Door"

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:49:19 -0400

Guest rooms at the newly transformed Hanover Inn at Dartmouth will reopen on schedule June 1, in time for Commencement and Reunions.

Amber Dewey '12: A Song for Dartmouth

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:47:46 -0400

Dewey, a soprano, has starred in several Dartmouth musical productions and is a member of the Glee Club. In this interview, Dewey says her Dartmouth experience allowed her to grow as a person and as an artist.

Dartmouth Pilot Project Reduces High-Risk Drinking

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:47:14 -0400

Participating Dartmouth students cut alcohol consumption by almost half after taking part in a pilot program run by the ground-breaking collaborative of 32 schools launched by Dartmouth last year.

Watch Your Head

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:46:38 -0400

Dartmouth doctors and engineers have found that head impacts in contact sports such as football and hockey may worsen some college athletes' ability to learn and remember.

Dartmouth's Teaching Museum Grows

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:46:04 -0400

The Hood Museum of Art, whose collections and importance as an educational resource have grown exponentially since its 1985 opening, will see a major expansion and renovation designed by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects.

Tuck's Anant Sundaram Weighs in on the Facebook IPO

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:45:41 -0400

Speaking on MSNBC's Market Day, corporate valuations expert Sundaram advised caution for potential investors in the social media giant.

Dartmouth Reunions: "On the Green!"

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:45:19 -0400

Every year, alumni return to Hanover to renew friendships and celebrate connections to the College across generations. New this year: "On the Green!", a June 16 event for all alumni, held right at the heart of campus.

More information/registration: http://alumni.dartmouth.edu/reunions

Trustee Alumni Club Visits

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:44:38 -0400

Members of the Board of Trustees are attending alumni club events in Virginia, Vermont, and Massachusetts.

More information/registration: http://alumni.dartmouth.edu/events/trusteeevents

Dartmouth Alumni Travel: Great Lakes, Great Voyage

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:43:42 -0400

Ron Edsforth, scholar of American economic history and a senior member of Dartmouth's Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program, accompanies a sailing cruise through the Great Lakes, where wild beauty and U.S. history meet.

For more info: http://alumni.dartmouth.edu/travel_details.aspx?id=3303

The Lorax is a Dartmouth tale

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:41:50 -0400

So says Professor Donald Pease in a video marking the debut of the film Dr. Seuss' The Lorax, produced by Christopher Meledandri '81. Pease also shares the "story behind the story" of The Lorax.

Statecraft and service

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:41:20 -0400

During a two-day visit to Dartmouth this month, Kosovo President Atifete Jahjaga honored service to Kosovo by dean and physician James Strickler '50, DMS '51. President Jahjaga also gave a public lecture about her young nation and met with Dartmouth students, faculty, and staff.

See photos; watch video.

The gift of a Dartmouth education

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:40:46 -0400

Dorothy and Robert King '57 are helping to address the problem of global poverty by establishing a scholarship program for exceptional students from developing nations.

International honor

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:40:24 -0400

Lawrence Kritzman, professor of French and of comparative literature, has been named to the Legion d'Honneur by French President Nicolas Sarkozy.

Here's your spring syllabus

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:39:51 -0400

Actually, it's a list of must-reads from Dartmouth faculty including John Carey, Kate Conley, Douglas Irwin, Jennifer Lind, Richard Wright, and more.

Do I know you?

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:39:25 -0400

Bradley Duchaine, associate professor of psychology and brain science, investigates what goes awry in prosopagnosia, a neurological condition that keeps people from recognizing faces.

Video: Spring training with MLB pitcher Kyle Hendricks '12

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:39:01 -0400

Hendricks preps for the Texas Rangers by returning to Dartmouth, for classes as well as for time in the field house and weight room. Did you know Dartmouth has been fielding a baseball team since the 1860s?

Speak up, Dartmouth alumni

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:38:31 -0400

Balloting is underway and continues through April 11 as Dartmouth alumni nominate three new trustees and elect an Association of Alumni Executive Committee. Learn more at Vox the Vote.

Protecting consumers

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:38:03 -0400

Continuing media attention to Dartmouth's arsenic research includes calls for the FDA to pay attention to the food safety of rice products.

Cool companies

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:37:36 -0400

Dartmouth Engineer magazine catches up with young alumni who've launched innovative startup ventures.

Star struck

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:37:09 -0400

Dartmouth Alumni Magazine drops in on Professor Brian Chaboyer's course "Exploring the Universe."

Prototyping the $300 House

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:36:47 -0400

It's a concept Tuck Professor Vijay Govindarajan has seen come a long way since an August 2010 blog post. The Financial Times reports on a Tuck-hosted international workshop from which the first ultra-affordable homes emerged.

Dartmouth on location

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:36:09 -0400

Join President Jim Yong Kim and Dartmouth experts in New York City on April 27 to explore "Reciprocating Creativity: The Friendship of Gertrude Stein and Pablo Picasso" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Dartmouth Alumni Travel

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:35:21 -0400

A feast for all of your senses! Join fellow alumni and friends for Flavors of Northern Italy, August 25 to September 2, 2012, with Graziella Parati, chair of the Department of French and Italian. More information/registration.

Record number of students take the plunge at Winter Carnival

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:54:35 -0500

More than 500 students—about 200 more than last year's record number—demonstrated their Carnival spirit and jumped into the icy water of Occom Pond for the 18th annual Polar Bear Swim.

Three students wore a video camera for their turn in the water. Watch the footage and shiver along with the swimmers.

Read and watch more.

ski racer Senior wins men's 20K Cross Country Carnival Classic

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:53:26 -0500

Eric Packer '12 of Anchorage, Alaska, won the 20-kilometer cross-country race held at Stowe, Vt., with a time of 59:17.4. The ski team finished second overall behind the University of Vermont. See more ski results, and check out the video footage taken from the helmet of alpine racer Dylan Fisher McCarney '15 as he takes a practice run at the Skiway.

Photographer James Nachtwey '70 awarded the Dresden International Peace Prize

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:52:53 -0500

Read about the prize and view some of Nachtwey's photos.

Dartmouth researchers find that organic food sweetener may be a source of dietary arsenic

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:52:23 -0500

As people seek healthier dietary regimens they often turn to things labeled “organic.” Lurking in the background, however, is an ingredient that may be a hidden source of arsenic—an element known to be both toxic and potentially carcinogenic.

Alumni tackling the "world's troubles" share their stories

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:51:49 -0500

Now the self-assured leader of a foundation that empowers girls in the Dominican Republic, Jessica Lawson ’04 admits that she didn’t start out with confidence and conviction.

Meet students in the Health Care Delivery Science program's first year

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:51:07 -0500

In this first installment of a week-long series, Dartmouth Now features stories from the master’s program at the Dartmouth Center for Health Care Delivery Science.

William Kamkwamba '14 talks about his new children's book, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:50:21 -0500

At age 24, William Kamkwamba ’14 has accomplished more than many can hope to achieve in a lifetime. The Dartmouth undergraduate built a homemade windmill in his native Malawi at age 14 to provide electricity to his family’s home; watched his book The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind spend five weeks on The New York Times bestseller list in 2009; and on January 19 saw the release of a children’s version of his book, which the Wall Street Journal deems “ingenious” and the Boston Globe calls “powerful.” A documentary about Kamkwamba’s life, “Moving Windmills,” is also in the editing stages and the filmmakers hope to release it later this year.

Anthropology Professor Nathaniel Dominy discovers that an endangered tiny primate produces ultrasonic sounds (The New York Times)

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:49:38 -0500

One of the world’s smallest primates turns out to be the only one that is ultrasonic, making and receiving calls that are outside the range of human hearing.

Special screenings of The Lorax for alumni in Hollywood (February 28), New York (March 1), and Boston (March 3)

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:49:03 -0500

Produced by Chris Meledandri '81, the film is based on the book by Theodor Geisel, Class of 1925, otherwise known as Dr. Seuss. The film opens nationwide on March 2.

Join President Jim Yong Kim during alumni club visits in Atlanta (March 8), San Francisco (March 16), and Washington, D.C. (March 21)

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:44:27 -0500

President Jim Yong Kim '82a meets with alumni around the country at events sponsored by the Alumni Relations Office and alumni clubs. Join us! Hear from President Kim about Dartmouth today and connect with alumni and friends.

Registration is required.

Dartmouth's rental car perks and rates now available for alumni, parents

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:43:38 -0500

Dartmouth has changed its rental car agreement and many of the benefits now extend to alumni and parents. The benefits are available even if the rental is for personal use unrelated to Dartmouth business travel.

New technology provides eye-level, 360-degree views of Dartmouth campus

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:57:43 -0500

Have you ever wanted to point out a campus view or landmark to a friend or prospective student? Now you can—no travel required—thanks to Google's "Street View" feature launched in January.

Professor of economics: Improve observation of K-12 teachers

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:56:46 -0500

In a report released by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Dartmouth's Douglas Staiger and his co-author recommend ways to improve teacher evaluations to help teachers learn how they are most effective.

Guess the snow sculpture for Carnival in Candyland: The Sweetest Carnival Ever

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:56:19 -0500

Preparations for the 2012 Carnival, to be held February 9 through 12, are underway. What do you think this year's sculpture will be? Submit your guess at Dartmouth's Facebook page. You could win an exclusive prize—a 2012 Winter Carnival poster.

Dartmouth is eighth on Foreign Policy list of top international relations undergraduate programs

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:55:36 -0500

If you're looking for small-town New England charm and an Ivy League intellectual pedigree, it's hard to do better than Dartmouth.

English major Shanée Brown '12 of Bridgeport, Conn., receives a 2012 Aspiring Teacher of Color fellowship

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:54:50 -0500

Shanée Brown ’12 of Bridgeport, Conn., has been selected as one of 25 nationwide recipients of the 2012 Aspiring Teachers of Color Fellowships from the Woodrow Wilson-Rockefeller Brothers Fund. The fund was created to help recruit, support, and retain individuals of color as public education teachers and administrators.

Professor Ming Meng offers new insights on left brain/right brain paradigm

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:54:18 -0500

Professor Ming Meng investigates image perception differences between the left and right brain.

A conversation with WNBA President Laurel Richie '81

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:53:17 -0500

Laurel Richie ’81 found herself at the forefront of women’s athletics in April 2011 when she was appointed president of the WNBA. The longtime marketing executive became the first African American woman to serve as president of a U.S. professional sports league.

Midwives, reindeer, and graffiti: Student photos of internships and research abroad

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:52:36 -0500

Helping midwives deliver babies in Ghana, studying the impact of global warming on the Sami culture in Finland, and teaching brass music in Cape Town are among the first-hand experiences that students will discuss during the third annual Student Forum on Global Learning on January 16, 2012.

Women's hockey team, unbeaten in its last seven games, is ranked #10 nationwide

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:51:45 -0500

The Dartmouth women’s hockey team is unbeaten in its last seven games and has improved to 11-5-2 overall. The Big Green are 7-3-2 in ECAC Hockey and are 2-1-1 in the Ivy League entering the weekend.

Video: Kayla Gebeck '12, a Red Lake Ojibwe from Red Lake, Minn., talks about dancing, art, and her heritage

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:50:29 -0500

When Kayla Gebeck ’12 was a first year student, she was photographed by artist Mateo Romero ’89 while dancing in Dartmouth’s 2009 Pow-Wow. That enlarged photograph, which Romero painted over and transformed into one of his signature pieces, now hangs in the Hood Museum of Art.

Photos of Dartmouth's ongoing 2012 Martin Luther King Jr. celebration

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:49:12 -0500

The Dartmouth community celebrated Martin Luther King Jr's legacy in a number ways.

Explore island life in Greece and Turkey with Professor John Rassias

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:33:02 -0500

The Dartmouth Alumni Travel program departs October 11, 2012, returning October 19, 2012.

Join President Jim Yong Kim during alumni club visits in Atlanta (March 8) and San Francisco (March 16)

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:31:56 -0500

March 8 | Atlanta | noon–2 pm
Loews Atlanta Hotel, 1065 Peachtree Street

March 16 | San Francisco | 5:30-7:30 pm
Four Seasons Hotel, 757 Market Street, 5th Floor

Gather with alumni in Vail, Col., March 2 through 4 for the eighth annual CarniVAIL

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:30:39 -0500

March 2nd, 3rd and 4th of 2012, Vail, Colorado

Year in review: 11 stories from 2011

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:05:08 -0500

The team at Dartmouth Now (the College's online news source) took a look back at the hundreds of Dartmouth stories covered this year and picked some favorites. They include the Winter Carnival centennial; #1 finishes in spring sports; Conan O'Brien's Commencement address; and the openings of the Class of 1953 Commons and the Class of 1978 Life Sciences Center.

Season's greetings from Dartmouth!

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:04:27 -0500

Enjoy this slideshow of winter images, with music by the Dartmouth Barbary Coast Jazz Ensemble.

Nathaniel Fick '99, Richard H. Kimball '78, and Ben Wilson '73 are Trustee candidates

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:03:54 -0500

The Alumni Council has nominated one candidate for each of three open alumni-nominated trustee seats on the Board of Trustees. Balloting will take place online and by mail from March 14 through April 11, 2012.

Research on arsenic exposure and on photo retouching in the news

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:03:21 -0500

Recent Dartmouth studies—one on digitally altered photos (such as those on the left) and another on arsenic—have grabbed headlines, including from The New York Times and from TIME.

http://now.dartmouth.edu/2011/12/dartmouth-researchers-evaluate-rice-as-a-source-of-fetal-arsenic-exposure/

With 60 percent of undergraduates participating, Dartmouth is among top institutions for study abroad

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:01:15 -0500

Dartmouth currently has more than 40 language and non-language programs, all of which are part of the College curriculum and are led by Dartmouth faculty.

The NHL and Dartmouth: See a list of 17 alumni in professional hockey

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:00:34 -0500

Under head coach Bob Gaudet and his coaching staff, Dartmouth has been one of the top programs in terms of producing NHL talent in recent memory. No other Ivy League or ECAC Hockey team had more players on National Hockey League rosters this season than the Big Green.

The Class of 2016 begins to take shape with 465 students accepted through early decision

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:59:42 -0500

Dartmouth has admitted 465 students into next year’s entering Class of 2016 from a pool of 1,801 Early Decision applicants. The prospective students were notified via a secure website on December 9.

Professors Duane Compton, Russell Hughes, Lee Lynd, Jason Moore, and George O'Toole elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:58:39 -0500

Five Dartmouth faculty members have been selected as 2011 fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and the publisher of the journal Science.

Dartmouth challenges engineering students to develop solutions to high-risk drinking

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:57:37 -0500

It’s not standard practice to ask engineers to take on a social problem, but that’s just what President Jim Yong Kim and Professor John Collier did recently when they challenged students in an introductory engineering course to come up with solutions to campus binge drinking.

Photos of the 203rd session of Alumni Council, December 1-3

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:56:58 -0500

Members of the Dartmouth Alumni Council came to Hanover on December 1-3 for the 203rd session of the council. They nominated three alumni candidates for seats on the Dartmouth College Board of Trustees, met with President Kim and other administrators and faculty, and presented the 2010-11 Dartmouth Alumni Award to David Eichman '82, Susan Finegan '85, and Curt Welling '71, '77Tu.

Dartmouth Alumni Travel: Mystical India, beginning March 15, 2012

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:56:05 -0500

Travel the classic Golden Triangle with Associate Professor of Government Dirk Vandewalle and explore the cities of Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and the Ranthambore Tiger Preserve.

Women's hockey plays at Boston's Fenway Park on January 10

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:55:29 -0500

The game against Providence will be the only women's college hockey game played there this season.