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(08/13/13 2:00am)
The policy will go into effect on Aug. 30, when Section A of First-Year Trips returns to campus, and will expire at noon on Oct. 14. During this time, first-year students will not be allowed to attend any Greek-sponsored functions involving alcohol and may only enter houses for events approved by the GLC.
(07/30/13 2:00am)
So far, 22 students have purchased season passes for the summer, said Alex Kirk, head golf professional at the club. Since students may not have time on weekdays to spend four hours completing 18 holes, it is difficult to judge course traffic by pass sales.
(07/19/13 2:00am)
After four years of budget cuts, some states are increasing the tax money they appropriate to higher education, The Chronicle of Higher Education reported. Other states that have continued to struggle with low tax revenues have chosen to not increase spending on higher education, a range that mirrors the uneven pace of economic recovery nationwide. While Massachusetts plans a 16 percent increase to its spending on public colleges for the 2014 fiscal year, Washington and Kansas will decrease their spending by 9 and 3 percent, respectively. Nationally, state spending for high education has fallen 3 percent since 2008. Many states increasing spending for higher education also bargain with recipient universities, asking for tuition freezes or other cost-saving measures. State budgets are expected to grow in coming years, although not as quickly as before the recession, The Chronicle reported.
(05/27/13 2:00am)
Only 60 percent of women holding bachelor's degrees from elite institutions such as Harvard University and Princeton University work full time, compared with 68 percent of women who graduated from less selective schools, The Boston Globe reported. Graduates of prestigious institutions often have husbands who also graduated from highly selective schools and thus have the resources to support a single-income family. Adjustments for spousal income still do not account for a 6 percent difference between the number of women with full-time positions who graduated from top institutions and those who attended less selective schools such as the University of New Hampshire. Women graduating from less selective colleges do not have the aid of an elite degree to help them reenter the workforce after taking maternity leave, which may also influence the trend.
(05/27/13 2:00am)
Following the proposals, students called on an audience of approximately 40 students to offer criticism and ideas on how the pitches could be changed or improved.
(05/17/13 2:00am)
As risk levels soar during big weekends, houses will be more rigorous about safety precaution enforcement, Chi Gamma Epsilon fraternity president Nick Allen '14 said.
(04/30/13 2:00am)
The program aims to be academic yet enjoyable and changes based on the needs of the campus.
(04/26/13 2:00am)
The goal of the annual event was to unify the college community, which dovetailed with the past week's events, said Genevieve Mifflin '14, a sexual abuse peer advisor and organizer.
(10/30/12 3:00am)
Due to faculty and student discontent, Trinity College has elected to reform its Greek system to require coeducational membership and a minimum GPA, following a near-unanimous vote by its Charter Committee, The Trinity Tripod reported. Greek organizations must begin recruiting coed pledge classes by this spring, and at least 15 percent of members must be of the house's minority gender by the following fall. Membership in these organizations must include even numbers of men and women by October 2016, and pledging periods for new members have been abolished. Due to the Charter Committee's belief that the GPA of the Greek system is lower than the college's average, a GPA of 3.0 or better will be required to rush in the short term, and a GPA of at least 3.2 will be required by fall 2014. Violation of any of these restrictions can result in derecognition of organizations, and students who participate in banned organizations will be subject to separation from the school. Trinity hopes that the reforms will foster inclusivity and equal access to college resources, The Tripod reported.
(10/23/12 2:00am)
Last year, the Geisel School interviewed about 57 percent of the Dartmouth students who applied, compared to an overall interview rate of roughly 15 percent. The Geisel School interviews approximately 750 students out of a pool of about 5,200 applicants each year.
(10/19/12 2:00am)
The King's College Board of Trustees accepted D'Souza's resignation, effective immediately, to allow him to "attend to his personal and family needs," according to a King's College press release.
(10/11/12 2:00am)
The United States needs to revamp and reinvent its current economic policies to compete with Chinese state-run capitalism and the massive job shift from west to east, according to Tuck School of Business professor Richard D'Aveni. In his new book, "Strategic Capitalism: The New Economic Strategy for Winning the Capitalist Cold War," D'Aveni argues that the Chinese economy undermines the role of the United States as the world leader and weakens democracy.
(10/02/12 2:00am)
Of the more than 400 men who registered for the fraternity recruitment process, approximately 350 men accepted bids from the 15 Inter-Fraternity Council fraternities on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, according to IFC president Tim Brown '13. The fraternity rush process concluded after houses closed their doors on Sunday at 9 p.m. following two nights of formal recruitment, with a similar number of men rushing and offered bids this year as in years past.
(09/18/12 2:00am)
Gregg, who has served as both chair and a ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, said that the Senate is the only sector of the federal government in which true compromise can take place because it still has a functioning center. Congress, the purse of the government, must be instrumental in solving the national debt, according to Gregg.
(09/17/12 2:00am)
Actor John Cho spent Sunday canvassing on campus with the College organization Dartmouth for Obama and met with students to discuss the importance of the youth vote in the upcoming presidential election. Cho, who is currently touring New Hampshire to educate students about the pivotal role that they will play in November's presidential election, delivered a short speech in One Wheelock and subsequently signed autographs and took photos with those present. Cho encouraged students to register to vote by distributing voter pledge cards. "It's amazing how much power students have in this election," he said. "I hope they're aware of the extraordinary opportunity they have to effect change." In speaking to students, Cho related his life story to President Barack Obama's narrative about education and immigration, encouraging them to attend the Dartmouth for Obama informational meeting on Tuesday.
(09/11/12 2:00am)
The 10 students on the Big Green Bus crew were on the road for 12 weeks and arrived back on campus Sept. 5. The crew traveled to different businesses, schools and environmental organizations to generate dialogue and to build connections between different community groups working toward similar goals, Big Green Bus crew member Anna Morenz '13 said.
(09/04/12 2:00am)
Former College President Jim Yong Kim, who began his five-year term as the World Bank's 12th president on July 1, has conveyed an enthusiasm and optimism for his new post that bode well for a successful tenure, according to former Bank director of international trade Uri Dadush. Kim's first months at the Bank have focused, and will continue to focus, on staff appointments and meetings, rather than major policy pronouncements, he said.
(06/09/12 2:00am)
The 2012 Senior Class Gift campaign, which provides financial aid to the incoming freshman class, raised over $24,000 through student contributions with 80 percent of seniors participating, according to the Senior Class Gift interns. The sum is largely due to the more than 200 "leadership gifts," which are donations of $50 or more, Senior Class Gift intern Rachel Siegel '12 said. "We're pushing the $50 dollar gift, which comes with a professional padfolio' from the 1769 Society, and then we're pushing the $20.12 gift for class unity," Siegel said. "In the past, the push has been for participation like everyone gives one dollar. This year we're going for the total dollar amount." A leadership gift also entered the donor into the 1769 Society, which gives them an invitation to return during Homecoming for a reception to meet the Class of 2016 scholars they supported, according to senior class gift intern Perry Bradford '12. A matching program organized by the Class of 1962 gives students another incentive to donate generously, Siegel said. The "Dollar-for-Dollar and Scholar-for-Scholar" challenge ensures that every donation has three times the impact. "For every dollar that is donated by a '12, the Class of 1962 matches that, and then for every scholar that we endow, which is $1,000 dollars [in aid], the Class of 1962 matches that again," she said. "So basically $1,000 dollars becomes $3,000." The 2012 Senior Class Gift campaign raised $72,697 to support 72 scholars in the Class of 2016, and achieved an 80 percent participation rate, which is slightly less than previous years, in which 80 to 99 percent of seniors donated, Bradford said. This year's endeavor had 85 volunteers, which exceeded that of campaigns in recent years, Siegel said. "People are just really enthusiastic about Dartmouth, and that's really great to see we have a greater depth of involvement than ever before, "she said. The purpose of the Senior Class Gift is to educate the senior class on the importance of philanthropy, Bradford said. "I think it's important because everyone's experience at Dartmouth may not be perfect, but in different ways we've all gained something out of being at this institution," she said. "Whether it's growing into your personal character, getting a job or networking, everyone has something that they can take away from this experience. I think it's showing that you care about the students who cannot necessarily get here on their own without the support of financial aid." Siegel said that the gift is a gesture of senior class unity, in addition to a source of financial aid for the incoming class. "First and foremost it's your first chance to give back to the institution of Dartmouth and to say thank you for everything that this college has been to you and given you," she said. "It's a great way to reflect on your Dartmouth experience to take the time to have that introspective moment about what you've gained and what it means to you." The Senior Class Gift also helps to form and maintain a strong alumni connection and network, Siegel said. "I think more so than most other colleges, Dartmouth inspires a passion in its former students for the institution that you really don't see anywhere else," Siegel said. "I thought that was definitely something that I wanted to be a part of, in helping members of the '12 class achieve that." Bradford also said that the Senior Class Gift helps strengthen young graduates' connection to Dartmouth. "To me it's not necessarily just about the money," she said. "It's more about showing the incoming class what the Dartmouth family is. It's about supporting and giving the experience back to them, regardless if they do service work or whatever it may be. It's allowing them to come here and grow."
(05/24/12 2:00am)
While exercise has long been linked to physical health, research conducted by psychology professor David Bucci and his team found that it may also benefit mental health. Routine exercise, even in low doses, can improve cognitive function and individuals' general mood, researchers found.
(05/18/12 2:00am)
In an effort to connect to past traditions this year, the Green Key Society will produce a pamphlet detailing Green Key weekend events and host an internal ball for current and incoming members, Green Key Society President Owen Scannell '13 said. Although the Green Key Society was once more connected with the big weekend, it has since evolved its purpose to focus on service events throughout the year.