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April 3, 2026
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Infant Jewish Studies hits growth spurt

By Rachel Osterman | April 18, 2000

"So what does introducing Jewish Studies do to the university culture?" Susannah Heschel, professor of Jewish Studies, asked her Jewish Studies 11 class, which focuses on the modern history and culture of Jews. Assembled around a spacious seminar table in Reed Hall, the five students struggled to identify an answer.

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The D takes you for a look inside McCulloch Hall

By Jennifer Thomas | April 18, 2000

We were intrigued by the space-age sounding nickname -- 'The Pod' -- and the unique architectural features that go with it -- such as sinks in the hallways and a heating system based entirely on air currents. So The Dartmouth took a guided tour inside this new dorm

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Initiative could lead to D-plan talks

By Heidi Ellenbecker | April 18, 2000

While discussions stemming from the Student Life Initiative have yet to focus specifically on the D-plan, the current talks could lead to discussing the value of the D-plan as early as next year, said Dean of the Faculty Ed Berger in an interview with The Dartmouth. According to Berger, the discussion of the calendar has always taken a back seat to other issues in the past, but the Initiative provides "an opportunity to re-examine [the College's] commitment to the D-plan." Berger said most professors have accepted the D-plan and the flexibility it provides, however many are quick to cite both the pros and the cons of the current system of 10-week terms and a four- term year. He said that while students and faculty enjoy the flexibility of the D-plan, it can be chaotic for structuring curricula.

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Feminist writer Walker discusses activist work

By Patrick Burleigh | April 18, 2000

As the Women's Resource Center's "Visionary in Residence," feminist writer and lecturer Rebecca Walker spent three days last week meeting with students and faculty to discuss her work as an activist and author. On Friday she was awarded the "2000 Women's Resource Visionary Award" by the Resource Center, an honor that is given -- in the words of Giovanna Munafo, the Center's Director -- "to someone more challenging than simply an 'artist or writer in residence,' someone who builds new paradigms." "It is very rare for me to find students as engaged and intelligent and as beautiful as you are," Walker told a nearly full 105 Dartmouth Hall on Friday.

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Wright reflects on Initiative, tenure

By Mark Bubriski | April 14, 2000

Looking back on two years at the helm of the College, 14 months of which were marked by polls, protests and fireside chats, President James Wright spoke to The Dartmouth yesterday about his reign so far and his vision for the future. "I think I'm having a wonderful time.

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Nobacco gives money for smokeless parties

By Kathleen McDermott | April 14, 2000

The next time you go to a fraternity party, the brother checking IDs at the door might tell you to put out that cigarette before letting you in the house. That's because Nobacco, a student-led cancer awareness organization, has once again given money to groups on campus -- including Greek houses -- to hold smoke-free events to promote the healthier, tobacco-free lifestyle. This year, the group awarded 12 grants totaling $9,000 to campus groups for hosting tobacco-free activities. Another $1,000 will be used to coordinate and publicize the activities, which will all take place this term, according to Gary Maslow '00, who heads Nobacco. The grants will fund tobacco-free social events, community service projects, and anti-tobacco image campaigns. The social events form the largest group among the grant recipients, because according to Maslow, "people at Dartmouth smoke " that's the social situation." But through these Nobacco-funded tobacco-free social events, nearly every weekend there will be the option of going to a party or dance without smoking, Maslow said. Chi Heorot fraternity will hold a Casino Night, Alpha Delta fraternity will throw a smoke-free party and the Interfraternity Council and Coed Fraternity Sorority Council will coordinate an entire smoke-free weekend in May. Other events include a Dance Extravaganza organized by the Steppin' Out dance group on April 22, a Dance Marathon benefiting a children's hospital on May 6, a SHEBA Dance Group performance and party and an Asgard Board Game Extravaganza.

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Koop calls for universal care

By Amit Anand | April 14, 2000

Former U.S. Surgeon General and Dartmouth professor of surgery C. Everett Koop '37 spoke on the right to healthcare yesterday, giving the first in a series of talks about the subject. "I think I am right when I write that all Americans have the right to healthcare," Koop said.

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Ledyard preps for boating season

By Mike A. Hamilton | April 14, 2000

With the end of winter and the fleeting promise of spring, Dartmouth students are stashing away their skis and ice skates and taking up warmer weather activities in the New Hampshire outdoors. One of the most popular ways students enjoy the College's weather is Ledyard Canoe Club. Ledyard will begin offering canoe and kayak rentals to the general public for a daily or weekend fee beginning in mid-May, when the weather gets warmer. But despite cold water, members have been boating in the area since the beginning of this term and have been gearing up for a host of events in the upcoming weeks. According to Ledyard president Nick Koshnick '01, "Right now, we're focused on early spring boating, especially running beginner trips and creeking" -- a form of kayaking down narrow rivers. Tomorrow, the club is ready to host its annual Mascoma White Water Slalom Race, the oldest continuously-run competition of its kind in the country. With many hours of preparation spent hanging gates and clearing potential water hazards, the race effort is a major undertaking. The competition itself will require racers to kayak through a section of class III rapids while maneuvering through 25 gates hanging above the water.

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Brazil 500 conf. celebrates history

By Heidi Ellenbecker | April 14, 2000

A conference celebrating the 500th anniversary of Brazil will bring noted Brazilian and American scholars and activists to campus today and tomorrow, said Portuguese professor Rudolfo Franconi. The program, which is jointly sponsored by the Dickey Center and the Latin American, Latino and Caribbean Studies department, will feature topics ranging from Portuguese discovery to contemporary issues in Brazilian society. These will include Brazilian politics, economic policies, race, sexuality, gender, film, literature and national identity. The panels, which will all be conducted in English, will bring many experts from Brazil and the U.S.

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'04s arrive for prospective weekend

By Brian Potter | April 14, 2000

From across the country, prospective members of the class of 2004 have begun to arrive on campus for the first of this year's "Dimensions of Dartmouth" weekends, hopefully taking away something of what it is like to be a Dartmouth student. Upwards of 400 students are expected to visit the College over the four day weekend, many of whom will be spending a night with an undergraduate host, Director of Admissions Maria Laskaris said. A variety of events will introduce prospectives to Dartmouth life, beginning last night with a welcome BBQ in Leede Arena and concluding tomorrow night with a poetry slam at the Top of the Hop. The visitors will have the opportunity to attend classes, talk with professors, participate in interactive programs and panel sessions, among other events. Several departments are holding open houses today, welcoming the '04s and introducing them to the different fields of study at Dartmouth. In addition, many student-run organizations, such as the Afro-American Society, Dartmouth Broadcasting, Native Americans at Dartmouth and Swing Kids, are hosting interactive programs to show off the College's extracurricular opportunities. This weekend's program is longer and involves more visiting students than the second weekend, on April 27 and 28, due to scheduling, Laskaris said. Dartmouth aids students coming to campus by providing busses from the Boston and New York areas for only 20 dollars.

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