President Barack Obama intends to nominate Rand Beers '64, a counterterrorism expert and Obama adviser, as the Department of Homeland Security's under secretary for national protection and programs, the White House announced on Wednesday. More »
Although President-elect Jim Yong Kim's responsibilities at Harvard University limit his ability to meet in person with Dartmouth community members, Kim has worked with College administrators and alumni to begin his transition process and will visit campus at least three times prior to his inauguration in July, according to Provost Barry Scherr. More »
Phi Sigma Nu, the only national American Indian fraternity, has taken significant steps to create a new chapter at Dartmouth this spring, provided there is sufficient student interest, according to Derek Oxendine, a member of Phi Sigma Nu's Chief Council, and Fouad Saleet, Dartmouth's associate director of Greek Letter Organizations and Societies. More »
Bates Mansion, a popular venue for end-of-term formals for Greek organizations, will be unavailable for large-scale events until at least the beginning of 2010, according to Jennifer and Doug McBride, the mansion's new owners. Two Greek organizations have had their Spring term reservations at the venue cancelled. The mansion's decision to cancel the events is not related to any past difficulties with intoxicated students, Doug McBride said. More »
The renovation of New Hampshire residence hall is mostly complete except for a few minor projects, according to Dean of Residential Life Martin Redman. Reaction from students who moved back into the building at the beginning of the term has been largely positive. ORL will soon hold small student discussion groups to get feedback on the building, Redman said. More »
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