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(02/13/24 9:58pm)
On the evening of Saturday, Feb. 10, an ice sculpture carved by members of the Muslim student association, Al-Nur, was vandalized and destroyed, according to a campus-wide email sent from Dean of the College Scott Brown. The next morning, the sculpture was found broken on the ground, with the Palestinian flag lying beside smaller Israeli flags on the ground, according to photos obtained by The Dartmouth. The ice sculpture was created as part of the Winter Carnival ice sculpture contest and originally depicted an outline of Palestine, with a Palestinian flag draped across the podium underneath the sculpture.
(02/13/24 10:05am)
The Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies received a $2 million grant from the National Institute of Health to promote diversity within the biomedical research field — part of the NIH’s Initiative for Maximizing Student Development Program. Guarini will receive the grant across the next five years to support this initiative, according to a Dartmouth News press release.
(02/12/24 10:10am)
On Jan. 24, the College announced in a press release that it purchased the property at 1 South Main St. from the Casque & Gauntlet Trust. According to the statement, the building — which sits at the southwest kitty-corner of the Green — served as the residential space for the student members of the Casque & Gauntlet senior society from the time of its acquisition by the C&G Trust in 1894 to 2020.
(02/09/24 10:20am)
This article is featured in the 2024 Winter Carnival special issue.
(02/08/24 10:10am)
On Feb. 6, the Tuck School of Business hosted College President Sian Leah Beilock as a part of its Crucial Conversation series. The discussion, which was moderated by Tuck professor Charles Wheelan, centered around current challenges to free speech on campus, the importance of fostering dialogue in today’s political and social climate and steps individuals can take to engage in difficult conversations.
(02/07/24 7:35pm)
The Service Employees International Union and men’s basketball player representatives released a statement following a ruling by the National Labor Relations Board regional official that Dartmouth men’s basketball players are university employees and can vote on whether to unionize.
(02/07/24 1:51pm)
Throughout fall 2023, public discourse surrounding the Israel-Hamas war and its historical roots have dominated college campuses. College administrations have faced pressure to combat islamophobia and antisemitism around the issue, while also protecting both the safety of students and their right to speak freely. Some of Dartmouth’s peer institutions, such as the University of Pennsylvania, have come under fire for their reaction to the outbreak of the war. In December, former UPenn President Liz Magill resigned amid controversy over her response to the conflict.
(02/06/24 10:05am)
On Jan. 25, Dartmouth Undergraduate Advisors, organizing under the Student Worker Collective at Dartmouth, released an open letter to College administration declaring their intent to unionize and negotiate. The letter outlined demands including an improved compensation model, consistent and comprehensive training, increased transparency from administration about hiring and better communication from Residential Communities and assistant directors.
(02/06/24 2:02am)
Parts of this article were updated on Feb. 5 at 9:42 p.m.
(02/05/24 1:05pm)
Dartmouth will reinstate the standardized test requirement for applicants to the Class of 2029 and beyond, according to a campus-wide email from President Sian Leah Beilock. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dartmouth adopted a test-optional policy for applicants to the Classes of 2025, 2026 and 2027 and a test-recommended policy for applicants to the Class of 2028, according to Lee Coffin, Vice President and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid.
(02/02/24 10:05am)
Following years of deliberation, faculty members officially renamed the Russian studies department to the East European, Eurasian, and Russian studies department last week, reflecting their desire to encompass the diverse regions surrounding Russia within the discipline. Courses on East Europe and Eurasia were previously offered but went unrecognized under the department’s previous title.
(02/01/24 10:15am)
Five former members of the men’s cross country and track and field team who participated in the 2022-23 season have been given the code names Chris, Drew, Max, Sam and Tom, respectively. Each of them have been granted anonymity, so they may speak candidly about their experiences.
(01/31/24 2:39pm)
Whether it’s for an internship, job or simply to learn more about a career path, many students use their social connections to gain knowledge and access to opportunities. Networking consists of establishing relationships with those who might introduce you to potential employers, send opportunities your way or simply just remember your name.
(01/31/24 7:15am)
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(01/30/24 10:10am)
On Jan. 26, the Dartmouth Dialogue Project held the first talk in its Executive Speaker series in Filene Auditorium. Over 100 students, faculty and Upper Valley residents attended the talk, entitled “Emotional Intelligence: Pathway to Well-Being, Productive Relationships and Professional Success,” which was delivered by Marc Brackett, the founding director of the Yale University Center for Emotional Intelligence.
(01/29/24 10:05am)
On Jan. 25, the William Jewett Tucker Center hosted a community multi-faith celebration at Rollins Chapel in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event, which began at 5 p.m., featured speeches from various student leaders and faith groups, performances by the Dartmouth Gospel Choir and a keynote address by Native American and Indigenous studies professor Bruce Duthu.
(01/26/24 10:00am)
Course election will open at 7 a.m. rather than 8 a.m. on Feb. 7, according to an email to the student body sent by the Office of the Registrar on Jan. 17. The time change will go into effect for spring course election and will also apply to course election in future terms, as well as add/drop period.
(01/25/24 11:28pm)
On Jan. 25, Dartmouth Undergraduate Advisors announced their intention to unionize in an open letter on the Student Worker Collective at Dartmouth’s website. The letter, which is addressed to the Office of Residential Life, leadership and other members of the Dartmouth community, arrives after several UGAs shared concerns over the fall term about inadequate training and minimal financial compensation for their role.
(01/24/24 10:00am)
From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Jan. 23, 3,582 Hanover voters cast their ballots in the New Hampshire presidential primary at the Hanover High School gymnasium. A majority of voters supported former Gov. Nikki Haley, R-S.C., and Democratic incumbent President Joe Biden in the Republican and Democratic primaries, respectively.
(01/24/24 3:42am)
Following months of heavy campaigning by multiple candidates, the 2024 New Hampshire Republican presidential primary saw former President Donald Trump capture 54.5% of the vote to beat former Gov. Nikki Haley, R-S.C., who received 44.5% of votes, the Associated Press projects as of press time. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden won the 2024 New Hampshire Democratic presidential primary as a write-in candidate, fending off a challenge from Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn. Votes are still coming in from across the state, with 61% of total votes counted.
