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(04/15/24 9:05am)
On April 11, the Dickey Center for International Understanding hosted a conversation titled “More Than Lip Service” with former Swedish foreign affairs minister Margot Wallström. Dickey Center director Victoria Holt moderated the discussion, which was part of the Obenshain Family Great Issues Lectures series — a series featuring distinguished scholars and practitioners from the world of international affairs.
(04/12/24 5:00am)
The Dartmouth men’s and women’s golf seasons are underway, despite snowy weather at the start of the term. Both teams have fared well in their tournaments to date, with the women’s team securing a third-place finish in the Rutgers Invitational and the men’s team taking second at the Columbia Autumn Invitational from April 6 to 7.
(04/12/24 8:55am)
On March 28, the College admitted 1,685 students to the Class of 2028, according to past reporting by The Dartmouth. Students admitted during regular decision joined 606 early decision admits and 74 students accepted through QuestBridge. In light of the 2028 admissions cycle coming to a close, The Dartmouth surveyed current undergraduates on their views of the College’s admissions practices.
(04/12/24 9:20am)
On April 7, the Centennial Circle of Dartmouth Alumnae — an organization of alumnae who have donated over $100,000 each to the College — presented a $12.5 million donation to College President Sian Leah Beilock to commemorate the organization’s 10th anniversary, according to Dartmouth College Fund and special fundraising initiatives executive director Sylvia Racca.
(04/12/24 9:10am)
On April 10, the Dartmouth Political Union hosted a debate on gun control legislation between David Hogg — a 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting survivor and March for Our Lives cofounder — and 2020 Libertarian vice presidential candidate Jeremy “Spike” Cohen. The debate was moderated by Grayling Peterson ’24, president of the Dartmouth Libertarians and a two-year ambassador for the DPU. Approximately 100 community members attended the event in person, while more than 30,000 joined virtually or have viewed the livestream recording since, according to DPU president emeritus Jessica Chiriboga ’24.
(04/12/24 5:05am)
On April 7, Billy Bender ’24 and Oliver Bub ’20 won the men’s pair at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic team trials in Sarasota, Fla. The duo will represent the United States in the men’s pair at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
(04/12/24 6:05am)
Tulips blossom from beneath the melting snow. Blue jays glide along cerulean skies. The dreary Dartmouth winter has drifted away, despite the occasional late blizzard. The Green transforms into a prime location for lounging and becomes, dare I say, more crowded than Collis Cafe at lunchtime. But what is an impromptu picnic or sun tan session by the river without the perfect soundtrack? Don’t worry — I’ve got you covered with some spring music inspiration from fellow Dartmouth students’ playlists.
(04/12/24 6:00am)
The studio art department named Alaskan native Athena LaTocha the artist-in-residence for the spring term. According to studio art department exhibition director Jerry Auten, this year marks the 92nd anniversary of the program, which aims to connect the Dartmouth community with artists of all backgrounds, experiences, ages, interests and work styles..
(04/12/24 9:05am)
On April 2, Dartmouth Student Government announced in a campus-wide email that The Fern Coffee & Tea Bar, Novack Cafe and Ramekin are participating in a new reusable cupware initiative. Students are now able to “use reusable mugs and tumblers” to buy drip coffee, hot tea and iced coffee at these locations, and every 10th student to do so will receive their drink for free, according to the email.
(04/12/24 9:05am)
This summer, Dartmouth will begin a two-year renovation of the Fayerweather Halls, according to senior project manager Lindsay Walkinshaw. The construction will increase bed count, enhance building accessibility and replace worn out infrastructure — including fire alarms and electrical systems — Walkinshaw said.
(04/12/24 9:20am)
Last month, Colin Van Ostern Tu’09 declared his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to represent New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District. If successful, Van Ostern will replace Rep. Annie Kuster ’78, who announced her retirement in March and endorsed Van Ostern — her former campaign manager — on Tuesday, according to past reporting by The Dartmouth.
(04/11/24 2:55pm)
Today, the College announced that it will award nine honorary degrees at the Class of 2024 commencement ceremony on June 9. The College will award three Doctors of Humane Letters, two Doctors of Laws, one Doctor of Letters and three Doctors of Science to individuals who have made significant contributions to athletics, the arts, law and the sciences.
(04/11/24 9:00am)
The Student and Presidential Committee on Sexual Assault planned a series of events for Sexual Assault Action Month, observed by the College each April since 2021. SAAM is an annual reminder of the ongoing issue of sexual violence in the College community and worldwide, sexual violence prevention director Amanda Childress wrote in an email statement to The Dartmouth.
(04/11/24 9:05am)
On April 8, many community members experienced a total solar eclipse — an event that has not taken place in New Hampshire for 65 years, according to physics and astronomy professor Brian Chaboyer. Hanover itself saw 98.3% totality, meaning the moon only left 1.7% of the sun uncovered.
(04/10/24 7:30am)
Twenty-five percent of Dartmouth students are varsity athletes, and 75% of all students participate in athletics, including club and intramural teams, according to Dartmouth Admissions. While most students who are not on a varsity team might hit the gym or try their hand at an intramural sport, some push their limits and look beyond conventional means to stay fit.
(04/10/24 7:25am)
One of the most pressing concerns for Dartmouth students is finding available housing. Lengthy waitlists for on-campus undergraduate housing and a lack of sufficient living spaces for graduate students is the constant subject of student activism and administrative policy. President Beilock, in fact, called housing scarcity “one of the biggest sources of stress in our community” in her inaugural address.
(04/10/24 7:20am)
Dartmouth’s study abroad programs are some of the most talked about experiences on campus, providing students with unique opportunities to immerse themselves in a different culture while pursuing their academic passions. While many students return from their trips abroad with rave reviews and shifted perspectives on the world, there are exceptions. For some, living and studying in other countries can lead to challenges that are often overlooked.
(04/09/24 9:05am)
On April 7, the Dartmouth Student Government Senate met for its second weekly meeting of the spring term. Led by student body president Jessica Chiriboga ’24, the Senate spoke with Dartmouth Dining director Jon Plodzik and associate dean of student affairs Marco Valenzuela, who recommended changes to the Ivy Unlimited dining plan.
(04/09/24 9:00am)
On April 4, the philosophy department and the Neukom Institute for Computational Science hosted University of Oxford professor of jurisprudence Ruth Chang for an event titled, “Does AI Design Rest on a Mistake?” Chang spoke about the alignment problem of artificial intelligence and discussed a possible framework for orienting machine behavior more closely toward human values. The event took place in Haldeman Hall, and approximately 50 community members attended.
(04/08/24 9:05am)
Dartmouth hosted a series of events to honor famed poet Robert Frost’s 150th birthday, according to English and comparative literature professor Donald Pease. The poet matriculated with the Class of 1896 but left Dartmouth during his first term, according to the Dartmouth Libraries website.
