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Rockefeller Global Leadership Program focuses on identity

By Sungil Ahn | February 2, 2017

When Nathan Busam ’17 went to Poland as part of his economics study abroad program, he did not expect people to tell him their life story when he asked them, “How are you?” These types of cultural differences are what the Rockefeller Global Leadership Program helps students navigate.

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Program in Politics and Law grant expires

By Sunpreet Singh | January 31, 2017

Dartmouth’s Program in Politics and Law recently saw its 10-year grant from the Milton and Miriam Handler Foundation expire, meaning the program is now solely reliant on alumni donations and College funding.

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Fence near Collis Center curbs jaywalking

By Mika Jehoon Lee | January 31, 2017

The fence that was erected in front of the Collis Center over the 2015 winter interim has curbed jaywalking in the area, but many pedestrian safety issues still remain on campus, said chairman of the Hanover Bike and Pedestrian Committee Bill Young. Young surveyed the road between Collis and the Green on May 15, 2015 from 10 a.m.

Professor of physics Marcelo Gleiser has taught at the College for 26 years.
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Q&A with professor, author Marcelo Gleiser

By Anthony Robles | January 31, 2017

Physics professor Marcelo Gleiser has devoted his life to the study of theoretical physics. His discipline has enabled him to study and teach on three different continents, first completing his undergraduate work in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil before graduating from King’s College London with his Ph.D.

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New York Times reports on inequality at College

By Alex Fredman | January 27, 2017

Twenty-one percent of Dartmouth students come from families in the top one percent of total income earners, a recent New York Times report on college economic diversity found. The study, using data from the Class of 2013, revealed that Dartmouth students have disproportionately wealthy backgrounds, even in comparison to students at other Ivy League and highly-selective schools. According to the report, the median family income of a Dartmouth student is $200,400, which is the second highest among Ivy League schools and 24th among colleges nationwide.

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Fraternities hold winter rush

By Kristine Jiwoo Ahn | January 27, 2017

Last weekend, five fraternities extended 49 bids during winter rush. The increase from last year’s 20 bids can be attributed to the lifting of Beta Alpha Omega’s suspension.

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Study examines student debt

By Frances Cohen | January 27, 2017

A recent study co-authored by sociology professor Jason Houle analyzing the causes of “boomeranging,” which refers to students living in their parent’s home post-graduation, found that there is no correlation between student debt and returning home, among other conclusions. Houle has worked on several research projects that focus on the psychological and sociological aspects of young adult indebtedness. Neil Kamath ’17 is currently working with Houle on a manuscript relating to risk preferences in the context of young adult debt use.

Morano Gelato Hanover is now the company's flagship store.
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Morano Gelato repurchased by founder

By Alexandra Steinberg | January 27, 2017

Earlier this month, founder of Morano Gelato Morgan Morano bought back the Hanover location with partners Victoria and Richard Simek after selling it in 2013 to Norwich, Vermont couples Pam and Bill Miles and Jennifer and John Langhus. Morano said that she sold the shop to spend more time outside of it and to consider how she could expand the business.

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Professor launches mental health app

By Sam Seifert | January 27, 2017

Proxi, an application developed by Geisel School of Medicine psychiatry professor Bill Hudenko in collaboration with the Digital Arts, Innovation and Leadership lab, addresses the gap between consumer technology and individual mental health care by seeking to connect individuals, their natural support networks and clinicians in one unified network. After winning a Dartmouth Entrepreneurial Network Founder’s Grant, the Proxi team went on to test its prototype with nearly 150 beta testers, Hudenko said.

Students listened to a presentation about The Pitch, which is sponsored by DEN and DALI Lab.
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The Pitch to offer different awards

By Mika Jehoon Lee | January 26, 2017

The Digital Arts, Leadership and Innovation lab and the Dartmouth Entrepreneurial Network have restructured the award system for their “shark-tank” style entrepreneurial show The Pitch.

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