Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Pres. search decides on candidate criteria

By Susan Matthews, The Dartmouth Staff

Dartmouth's presidential search committee has presented the criteria it will use to select the College's president, releasing a formal leadership statement on Tuesday night. The statement asserts that the next president must articulate a comprehensive vision for Dartmouth that would strengthen the academic reputation of the College and its professional schools, while building consensus among students, faculty and alumni. More »

Zete house undergoes renovations

By Rebecca Cress, The Dartmouth Staff

Zeta Psi fraternity, derecognized by the College in 2001, has started construction on its Webster Avenue house in preparations for potential re-recognition in fall 2009. Renovations to the fraternity's physical plant are one condition of its "dark period." More »

Race to Congress remains tight for N.H. candidates

By Anya Perret, The Dartmouth Staff

With barely a month left until election day, four candidates vie to represent New Hampshire in the U.S. House of Representatives. Democratic incumbent Paul Hodes '72 faces Republican Jennifer Horn, a local radio personality, in the state's second Congressional district, which includes Hanover. More »

Retail construction finished on South St.

By Andrew Clay, The Dartmouth Staff

Construction on Dartmouth's South Block project has finished, with the completion of the fifth, and final, building late last month. The development -- which includes shops, cafes, and residential apartments -- is part of the College's efforts to stimulate business in downtown Hanover. More »

Dartmouth researchers question water bottles' toxicity

By John Alzate, The Dartmouth Staff

Two Dartmouth medical research analysts recently commented on a new study that links a chemical used in plastic water bottles -- including discontinued Nalgene models -- to adverse health effects in people. The analysts said the study raises questions, but offers no answers as to whether the chemical is harmful. More »

Daily Debriefing

By Manisha Apte and Katie Paxton
  • The Dartmouth-Hitchcock Alliance, a group of eleven organizations working to improve locally directed healthcare, will change its name to the New England Alliance for Health. More »
  • The University of Western Australia is the latest school in an Austrailian trend to plan a complete transformation of academic programs. More »
  • The University of Michigan Law School has announced its plan to begin admitting some students who have not taken the Law School Admission Test. More »