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College will offer PCs to 2001s

By David Kung | June 20, 1997

There may be something new in the usual sea of freshmen picking up their computer equipment next fall -- IBM boxes. The incoming Class of 2001 will be offered a limited selection of IBM-compatible computers installed with Windows 95 and BlitzMail for IBM which will be completed and available by the end of the summer. These steps, along with the hiring of a new technical consultant for IBM-compatible machines are a part of the trend of increasing support by the College for non- Macintosh computers. "We're boosting support quite actively for Windows users on campus, but we are not abandoning the Mac at this point," Director of Computing Services William Brawley said. But many members of Computing Services said the support for Windows-based Intel (Wintel) machines is also a preparation in the case of any necessary platform switch. Dartmouth is "feeling the pressures of the outside world," Peter Paplow, computing services' new PC consultant, said.

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Wetterhahn impacted many at Dartmouth

By Elysa L. Jacobs | June 18, 1997

Since Chemistry Professor Karen Wetterhahn's death on June 8, many have been amazed at the attention the loss has gained at Dartmouth and around the world. "The international outpouring of sympathy and condolence and shock, from not only the scientific community but former students of hers at all levels has been truly outstanding," Chemistry Department Chair John Winn said.

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DBA option cards no longer mailed to students

By Erin Loback | June 18, 1997

Starting this term, students will never again be mailed dining option cards from Dartmouth Dining Services, and everyone will automatically be billed the default plan of a non-refundable $700 Declining Balance Account. But at the beginning of each term, students can change their dining plans by visiting the DASH offices in Thayer Dining Hall, and once they change their dining plans, they will be billed for their chosen plan for all future terms, according to Associate Treasurer Win Johnson. Besides the $700 DBA with no option cost, students can purchase a $475 DBA with a $50 service fee or a $900 DBA for only $835. Students living off-campus can also choose a $300 DBA with an option cost of $100. All of the meal plans are non-refundable. Director of Dining Services Pete Napolitano said the changes in billing are reflective of the referendum conducted by the Student Assembly last term. Following student protest after an announcement by DDS of a mandatory $800 non-refundable DBA for all students, the Assembly held an on-line vote to gauge student opinion regarding DDS.

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Prime Minister reflects on days at the College

By Erin Loback | June 18, 1997

Finnish Prime Minister Paavo Lipponen and Valedictorians Daniel Fehlauer '97 and J. Brooks Weaver '97 addressed the audience at the Commencement ceremonies June 8, a sunny day on the Hanover Green. Lipponen, who was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree, told graduates the United States and Europe can learn from each other to "create a real transatlantic trade and investment community." Lipponen attended the College for one year in 1960-61.

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Reflections

By Hugh M. Chapin | June 8, 1997

In Hanover this weekend is the Class of 1947 celebrating its 50th Reunion and at the same time witnessing the Commencement of the Class of 1997.

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College to bestow eight honorary degrees today

By David Horowitz | June 8, 1997

Paavo T. Lipponen '64, prime minister of Finland and keynote speaker for the College's Commencement ceremony, will be one of eight recipients of Dartmouth honorary degrees today. The other seven honorees include Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee, acclaimed British writer Sir V.S.

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Class of '32 returns

By Erin Loback | June 8, 1997

About 32 members of the Class of 1932, along with their families, have descended upon Hanover this weekend to celebrate their 65th reunion. Reunion Chair Edward Marks '32, who autographed copies of his new book "A World of Art: The United Nations Collection" at the Dartmouth Bookstore on Thursday, said several activities were scheduled for the class, including the screening of a movie featuring one of their classmates, Robert Ryan '32.

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Chamber Singers, Glee Club sing it up

By Josie Huang | June 8, 1997

Last night at the Hopkins Center, Dartmouth bid a song-filled farewell to its graduating seniors. Spaulding Auditorium reverbated with a symphony of sound as the Dartmouth Chamber Singers and the Dartmouth Glee Club performed in the annual Commencement choral concert. The Chamber Singers took to center stage first with a program noteworthy for its a cappella nature and diversity of style. The group took on Italian madrigals by American William Hawley, Rennaissance works by Englishmen Thomas Morely and Thomas Weelkes and a couple of French choral works by famed composer Claude Debussy. Seniors stepped into the limelight on several occasions. The works of Spanish composer Gaspar Fernandez featured the lovely voices of soloists Emily McConnnell '97 and Marie Pauline Esguerra '97.

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Finnish Prime Minister Lipponen '64 to deliver address

By Jeffrey Beyer | June 8, 1997

Despite being the head of state of a country thousands of miles away, this year's Commencement speaker has always held Dartmouth close to his heart. Finnish Prime Minister Paavo Lipponen '64, who College President James Freedman says is one of Dartmouth's most prominent living alumni, will deliver the keynote address to the Class of 1997 this morning at the College's 227th Commencement ceremonies. Lipponen, who will also receive an honorary doctor of laws degree, spent the 1960-61 academic year at the College as an exchange student.

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Class of 1927: Prohibition and Dick's House

By David Kung | June 8, 1997

The Class of 1927, who left both Dick's House and a new Bema Dartmouth Pine to the College, returned to Dartmouth this weekend to celebrate its 70th reunion. Dick's House, which is where the College's health services is located, was named for Dick Hall '27 who died of a crippling spinal disease during his sophomore year at Dartmouth.

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Tuck, Thayer, DMS give degrees

By Jake Molland | June 8, 1997

The forgotten graduates of the spring, those concluding their studies at the Amos Tuck School of Business Administration, the Thayer School of Engineering and the Dartmouth Medical School, were recognized at investiture ceremonies yesterday. DMS Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Sue Hennessy said last week DMS would be celebrating the medical school's bicentennial at this year's Class Day and Awards Ceremony. Jordan J.

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Seniors get gifts too

By Joseph C. Scott | June 8, 1997

As four years at Dartmouth draw to a close, many graduating students take time to reflect on what they have learned during their days in college and look forward to Commencement and what the future holds. But many of their minds are focused on one glittering prize, the reward that makes all their effort worthwhile: graduation presents. The gifts being received by the Class of 1997 are as varied as the class itself. One popular gift for parentsto give graduates is a vacation.

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'97s celebrate Senior Week

By Robert Isaacs | June 8, 1997

The members of the Class of 1997 are commemorating the end of their Dartmouth experiences this weekend, rounding out a week of senior activities and celebrations. Senior Week Committee co-Chairs Emily Michaels '97 and Tracy Rosen '97 were in charge of determining which activities would be included in this year's schedule. Senior Week began Tuesday with "On the Town in Hanover," a special event which Rosen said was "a last hurrah here in Hanover." Seniors were granted discounts and special deals at a number of local businesses, including 5 Olde Nugget Alley, the Dartmouth Co-op, the Hanover Inn and Murphy's on the Green. In addition, a number of groups performed at Casque & Gauntlet senior society on Main Street, including the Dodecaphonics, Final Cut and Groove Merchant. Wednesday's activities included both on-campus and off-campus options.

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