Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Haldeman ‘70 denies connection to scandal

By William Schpero, The Dartmouth Staff

Allegations that Dartmouth Board of Trustees Chairman Ed Haldeman ‘70 was aware of improper trading at Putnam Investments during his time in senior management, as printed in The Dartmouth Review, are false, according to interviews and statements from officials inside and outside of the company. More »

Students speak out on AoA suit

By Victoria Boggiano, The Dartmouth Staff

Two student petitions regarding the Association of Alumni’s lawsuit against the College began circulating on campus Tuesday, marking the first time Dartmouth undergraduates have organized mass efforts in response to the suit. At least one of the petitions will be mailed to alumni by Dartmouth Undying, an alumni group against the lawsuit. More »

Liberian president to speak at Commencement

By Emily Goodell, The Dartmouth Staff

Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, the first woman elected to lead an African nation, will deliver this year’s Commencement address, the College announced on Tuesday. Johnson-Sirleaf will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree, alongside seven other honorary degree recipients, at the ceremony on June 8. More »

Green littered with Earth Day events

By Vera Bergengruen, The Dartmouth Staff

Alongside tables offering information about environmental awareness, a day’s worth of trash produced by the McLaughlin Cluster was displayed in the center of the Green on Tuesday. Seven-year-old Jenny Walter, who was visiting the College, was inspired by the exhibit. More »

Seniors honored at Academic Gala

By Katie Paxton, The Dartmouth Staff

College President James Wright and Susan Wright lauded senior thesis writers, senior fellows, studio art majors and the deans and faculty who have supported them at the 11th annual Academic Gala on Tuesday afternoon. More »

African Grassroots Soccer instructors pay visit to Dartmouth

By Michael Coburn, The Dartmouth Staff

After raising over $40,000 over four years for Grassroots Soccer, Dartmouth students had the chance to meet the instructors who carry out the program’s mission in Africa at an event in Collis Common Ground, Tuesday. Grassroots Soccer sends soccer players to schools throughout Africa to teach students about HIV through soccer and other games. More »

SA unites student governance organizations

By Susan Matthews, The Dartmouth Staff

Student Assembly passed legislation to create a Tentative Governance Council to foster better relations between student governance organizations on campus, during Tuesday night’s Assembly meeting. The possibility of uniting the many student governance groups was one of the major topics debated during the recent campaign for the Assembly president. More »

Sarabhai demonstrates activism through choreography

By Rebecca Cress, The Dartmouth Staff

After inheriting the Darpana Academy of Performing Arts from her mother, Indian artist Mallika Sarabhai transformed the dance academy into a think tank to fight social injustices in India. Sarabhai drew upon her experiences to show how art can be used to effect social change in the lecture “Arts for Peace in India,” which she gave on Tuesday afternoon at the Rockefeller Center. More »

Daily Debriefing

By Erin Jaeger, The Dartmouth Staff
  • Trevor Ugolyn Tu’08 has been named a regional finalist in the White House Fellows program, according to a statement released by the Tuck School of Business. More »
  • In light of the popularity of Facebook and other social networking sites among college students, many colleges’ alumni associations have created similar networks, The Chronicle of Higher Education reported. More »
  • The Princeton Review, which ranks colleges annually on different characteristics, will add green ratings — scores of schools’ sustainability and commitment to the environment — to its new rankings, The Chronicle of Higher Education reported Tuesday. More »