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Administrators and fundraisers line the College's pockets

By Alison Schmauch | October 31, 2001

Endowment and investments, tuition and alumni gifts remain Dartmouth's three most important sources of revenue, despite a declining economy that may impact the growth of endowment funds, according to Win Johnson, vice president and treasurer of the College. Student tuition and fees are Dartmouth's most important sources of revenue, supplying just below 50 percent of the undergraduate school's funds, Johnson said. Dartmouth's percentage of revenue from tuition is typical for a private four-year college, as the average percentage of revenue from tuition for such colleges was 45.4 percent in 1996, according to the National Center for Education Statistics' website. Johnson noted the importance of drawing a distinction between the budget of Dartmouth's undergraduate college and the budget of the institution overall.

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Torch will come to Hanover

By Tara Kyle | October 30, 2001

When Hanover welcomes the Olympic Torch later this year, the town will become part of a tradition dating back to the 1936 opening ceremonies in Berlin. But most Dartmouth students will miss the party. The torch's visit to campus comes at the tail end of Winter Break, on Dec.

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College has 'clearly been hurt by economic downturn'

By Jeremy Skog | October 30, 2001

President Wright acknowledged yesterday at the Annual Meeting of General Faculty that the College's financial situation has "softened," but he said that the administration would not be abandoning its vision. The reassurance was necessary because hard economic times have hurt earnings on the endowments of Dartmouth and its peer institutions.

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'USA Patriot Act' will require new reports to INS

By Richard Lazarus | October 30, 2001

Although the changes to immigration policy following the events of Sept. 11 will have a transparent effect on students' visa and immigration process, much of the optimism for easing of immigration law is gone, according to a panel that took place last night in the International House. Only two pieces of legislation have been passed since Sept.

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'Woody' Woodwell '79 pursued destiny

By Charles Gardner | October 30, 2001

Richard Herron Woodwell '79 was destined for business success from an early age. As a sixth grader growing up in the Pennsylvania town of Ligonier, Woodwell -- who was an avid coin collector -- would often trade coins with the elderly owner of a local jewelry shop. "This gentleman really got a kick out of their trading, but my brother was good at it, and probably got the better end of the deal some of the time," elder brother J.K.

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Campus construction continues

By Valerie Silverman | October 26, 2001

Scaffolding, cranes and hard-hat workers are now a de facto part of Dartmouth's landscape, and the continued construction projects have left some students wondering -- will the sound of clattering metal ever cease on this supposedly quaint, quiet college campus? "This is an interesting time," said Jack Wilson, Assistant Director of Facilities Planning.

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'04 joins 'crusade for peace for humanity'

By Allison Stuntz | October 26, 2001

As individuals nationwide struggle to formulate an appropriate response to the Sept. 11 attacks, Donald Jolly '04 finds his answer in a large placard hung around his neck that says "Will Work for Peace." "I felt compelled to do something," Jolly said.

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Nine '04s pursue research interests

By Alison Schmauch | October 25, 2001

Nine students in the Class of 2004 received grants from the First Year Office's Summer Research program to work on projects this past summer. The nine fellows are James Barbosa, Reid Miller Coggins, Michaella Frederick, Erik Jacobson, Kristina Mendicino, Tyra Olstad, William Raynolds, Savina Rizova and Raul Serrano. The fellows, who are working on a wide range of projects, stressed how positive their experiences had been. Mendicino vividly remembers the day that she began "jumping up and down in front of a public blitz terminal" when she received word that Philip Horne, a prominent Henry James scholar at University College London, would be willing to assist her with her research project. The e-mail, sent from Mendicino's faculty advisor, Professor of English David Wykes, indicated that Wykes had finally reached Horne in London after several days of trying. After eagerly rushing to Wykes' office, Mendicino remembers "running through the snow" toward Main Street, determined to start researching the prices of plane tickets to England. Mendicino's research ultimately focused on changes in perspective and thematic treatment in James' five revisions to his novella "A Passionate Pilgrim." Mendicino said that she hopes to be an English professor and that she may specialize in James. J.P.

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Speaker talks on women in Islam

By Sarah Betts | October 25, 2001

In another attempt to combat prejudice and xenophobia stemming from the events of Sept. 11, the Dickey center presented a lecture yesterday by Nermien Al-Ali on Islam and the Empowerment of Women.

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Anthrax scares hit Ivy League

By Tara Kyle | October 24, 2001

While the Dartmouth community has largely escaped the heightened fear surrounding the nation's rising number of anthrax exposures, discoveries of suspicious substances -- sand, coffee creamer and construction residue among them -- have prompted scares at Columbia, Penn, Harvard and Princeton. Reports of suspicious mail have grown common at many schools in recent weeks -- Cornell alone has logged eight reports of this kind since Sept.

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Int'l office protects privacy

By Megh Duwadi | October 24, 2001

As federal and local investigators aggressively pursue leads to terrorist activity, Dartmouth is ready to protect the privacy of its international students while cooperating with law enforcement. In the past six weeks, neither the FBI nor the INS has requested pertinent documents from the College's foreign undergraduate population held by the International Office, according to Director of the International Office Steve Silver. Dartmouth is required by the INS to record 12 pieces of information regarding each of its international students, including the student's name, date and place of birth, country of citizenship and proof of financial responsibility.

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Assembly prepares dinner

By Charles Gardner | October 24, 2001

Student Assembly officially announced its acquisition of Tom Dent Cabin to its membership and approved funding for this year's Revelations Dinner at last night's meeting. Tom Dent Cabin, which is located near the Ledyard Canoe Club, was turned over to Student Assembly by Student Activities in September after years of Athletic Department ownership. Under the new arrangements, the Cabin will be rented out to students and student organizations free of charge, with reservations taken on a first-come first-serve basis. Alcohol will be allowed in the cabin, which overlooks the Connecticut River, so long as the event is registered with Safety and Security. Student Body Vice President Michael Newton '04 gave a brief slide presentation showing the interior of the cabin, which is equipped with a kitchen, restroom and a generous living room.

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