To the Editor:
A recent posting by Joseph Asch '79 on Dartblog seems to suggest that a statement attributed to me in The Dartmouth ("Trustee candidates speak at alumni event," March 10) was an endorsement of Mr. Asch's candidacy for alumni trustee. I would like to address this issue for the sake of clarity. I do not either directly or indirectly endorse Mr. Asch's candidacy, nor did I encourage him to run.
On my first day in office, July 1, Mr. Asch requested a meeting with me. I had heard of him through a Valley News letter published on March 25, 2009 soon after my appointment in which Mr. Asch described himself as the "loyal opposition." I have since met with Mr. Asch on exactly one occasion, as I have met with a wide range of members of the Dartmouth community since coming to Hanover last year. I am always open to meeting with people with differing and critical views, but let me stress, once again, that I have not endorsed Mr. Asch in this election.
College President Jim Yong Kim
