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Helble reappointed as Thayer dean

By Rebecca Flowers | July 13, 2017

Dean of the Thayer School of Engineering Joseph Helble began his fourth term on July 1. Engineering professor Ian Baker said this makes him the longest-serving dean of engineering in the Ivy League.

The affected student contracted the disease from Keble College at Oxford University and has since recovered.

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Student recovers from mumps

By Paulomi Rao | July 13, 2017

College medical health providers confirmed through a July 4 email statement to campus that there was a case of mumps among undergraduate students.

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Hanover eateries close, rebrand

By Zachary Benjamin | July 6, 2017

For a year and a half, Dartmouth students and Hanover residents have had a choice of three Thai restaurants in town — a high number given Hanover’s size.

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Dartmouth selects two new trustees

By Paulomi Rao | July 6, 2017

The Board of Trustees selected Elizabeth “Ellie” Mahoney Loughlin ’89 and Richard Lewis ’94 this past month to join the board.

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Q&A With King Leadership Scholar Faith Rotich '18

By Paulomi Rao | July 6, 2017

Across campus, King Leadership Scholar Faith Rotich ’18 can be found taking photos of students, staff and faculty for the online publication she co-edits, Humans of Dartmouth.

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Republican Senate Bill 3 passes Senate

By Rebecca Flowers | June 30, 2017

The Republican-sponsored New Hampshire Senate Bill 3, which may complicate same-day voter registration for New Hampshire college students, passed in the state Senate 14-9 on June 8.

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Wilson named director of Arthur L. Irving Institute

By Sonia Qin | June 29, 2017

Elizabeth Wilson has been named the inaugural director of the Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society.

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Q&A with Lou’s Waitress Becky Schneider

By Peter Charalambous | June 29, 2017

Although mile-high apple pie and cruellers are considered the staples at Lou’s Restaurant and Bakery, waitress Becky Schneider is also a long-standing figure.

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Two professors receive fellowships

By Anna Staropoli | June 29, 2017

Dartmouth chemistry professor Jane Lipson and film and media studies professor Jodie Mack will begin fellowships with the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University this coming September.

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Janice McCabe named new Allen House professor

By Megan Clyne | June 22, 2017

Sociology professor Janice McCabe will begin her new role as the Allen House professor on July 1, following engineering professor Jane Hill’s dismissal from the position in April. As Allen House professor, McCabe said she hopes to help students branch out while making sure they are comfortable, in addition to fostering stability and continuity. McCabe added she is eager to begin her role, as well as to integrate both the academic and social aspects of student life.

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Laboratory animal care protocol breached

By Rebecca Flowers | June 22, 2017

As a research institution, the College is involved in animal testing, primarily as it pertains to medical research.

College President Phil Hanlon affirmed Dartmouth’s support for the Paris Climate Accord.

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Dartmouth affirms support for Paris climate accord

By Alyssa Mehra | June 22, 2017

On June 5, College President Phil Hanlon joined several university presidents in signing a letter in support of the Paris Climate Accord.

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Elizabeth Smith appointed dean of the faculty of arts and sciences

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | June 21, 2017

Biology professor Elizabeth Smith has been appointed as the next dean of the faculty of arts and sciences, College President Phil Hanlon and Provost Carolyn Dever announced in a campus-wide email Wednesday.

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Commencement Principals assist with 2017 ceremony

By Sunpreet Singh | June 10, 2017

Fourteen graduating seniors will take the stage at Dartmouth’s Commencement ceremony as part of the 2017 Commencement Principals, a group of seniors and a faculty speaker nominated by the Class of 2017 to speak and serve a variety of roles at Commencement.

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The Class of 2017 discusses significance of senior class gift

By Frances Cohen | June 10, 2017

The Class of 2017 has already surpassed last year’s graduating class in their participation rate for the senior class gift, which contributes to financial aid for the Class of 2021. To date, 462 seniors have donated to the class gift, raising a total of $8,989.59.

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Class of 2017: Senior Survey

By Alexander Agadjanian | June 9, 2017

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Commencement speaker Jake Tapper ’91 reflects on Dartmouth

By Alexandra Steinberg | June 9, 2017

Jake Tapper '91, the CNN journalist who will deliver this year’s Commencement address, recalled falling in love with Dartmouth when he visited campus for his father’s, Theodore Tapper Med'62, 25th reunion, in 1986.

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Elizabeth Wilson named inaugural director of Irving Institute

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | June 7, 2017

Elizabeth Wilson has been appointed the inaugural director of the new Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society, College President Phil Hanlon and Provost Carolyn Dever announced Monday.

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Janice McCabe will serve as next Allen House professor

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | June 1, 2017

Sociology professor Janice McCabe will serve as the new Allen House professor, following engineering professor Jane Hill’s dismissal as Allen House professor in April.

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College President Phil Hanlon addresses recent “disturbing” events

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | May 30, 2017

College President Phil Hanlon personally met with campus leaders last Friday and will meet with members of Kappa Delta Epsilon sorority today to address additional concerns following a week of “disturbing incidents on campus.” In a campus-wide email sent this afternoon, Hanlon emphasized, “sexual assault, gender-based harassment, interpersonal violence and stalking have no place in our community.” In the email statement, Hanlon wrote that campus safety and security is “highest priority,” adding that the Hanover Police department and Safety and Security are taking additional safety measures.