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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 »