Hall sisters shine on court and in school Nov 5, 2009
Just last week, Berkeley made a verbal commitment to run track for Dartmouth College. But before she became the track phenom and one of the best volleyball players in New England, Berkeley Hall was a gymnast, and a darn good one at that. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Great (Overlooked) Books -- A Symposium Nov 5, 2009
Jeffrey Hart is professor emeritus of English at Dartmouth College and was a senior editor of National Review. His most recent book is The Making of the American Conservative Mind. (The American Conservative)
Ditch new drugs, take older meds to cut costs Nov 5, 2009
"Just because a drug is approved doesn't mean it works very well," said Dr. Lisa Schwartz, a researcher at Dartmouth College. "You really need to know more to see whether it's worth the cost.". (MSNBC -- Health)
Do digital diaries overload brains? Nov 4, 2009
Using to outsource many mental tasks isn't necessarily bad as long as the brain is being stimulated in other ways, said David Bucci, associate professor of at Dartmouth College ... --David Bucci, psychologist at Dartmouth College RELATED TOPICS. (CNN)
John M. Robinson Nov 3, 2009
John graduated from New Hampton in 1941 and from Dartmouth College in the Class of 1945 ... Upon his return he continued at Dartmouth College and after graduating joined A.J. Knott Tool & Mfg. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
What you need to know about the Credit CARD Act Nov 3, 2009
Housser holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Stanford University and Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College. INFORMATIONAL DISCLAIMER The information contained on or provided through this site is intended for general consumer understanding and education only and is not intended to be and is not a substitute for professional financial or accounting advice. (FOX19.com, OH)
Pembroke track star Berkeley Hall commits to Dartmouth Nov 3, 2009
Pembroke High School senior Berkeley Hall has verbally committed to Dartmouth College, where she will join the track team ... Less than a week after an official visit to the University of Notre Dame, one of several Division 1 colleges that has had their eyes on Berkeley Hall, the Pembroke High School senior decided on the first college she visited - Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. ... The Dartmouth College track season begins in mid-January and commences with the NCAA Championships in early... (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Bishop Robinson to speak at gay event at Dartmouth Nov 1, 2009
HANOVER, N.H. (AP) -- The first openly gay Episcopal bishop is speaking on "Faith and Sexuality" at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H.. The Rt. (Concord Monitor)
UMass-Amherst could drop alumni group membership fee Nov 1, 2009
Dartmouth College made gains in this year s report, the fourth annual report card - advancing to number 19 (up from 68 in 2008. . (Boston Globe)
It’s a scream Oct 31, 2009
In anxiety disorders, the fear is not quelled by reason, said Paul J. Whalen, a neuroscientist at Dartmouth College. But in normal cases in which the fear properly subsides, people may enjoy being scared because it gives their brains a rush. (Boston Globe)
Honduras deal a boost for US influence in Latin America Oct 31, 2009
John Carey, a political analyst on Latin America at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., says that the US benefited from "good timing" and the hard work that other negotiators such as President Arias and diplomats from the Organization of American States (OAS) have put in. "When Oscar Arias was trying to arrange the deal, it was hard to imagine Zelaya being reinstated to the presidency.... There was too much time in the term, and there is almost no time left now," he says. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Brown Cross Country Competes at Ivy League Heptagonal Championship Oct 31, 2009
Both Dartmouth College and Cornell tied for third (90) as Brown claimed fifth place with 106 points. We were disappointed with our team finishes of fifth place but we had some terrific individual performances, said Head Coach Craig Lake. (Brownbears.com)
N.H. Bills Lost Hikers for Cost of Rescue Oct 30, 2009
When I climbed in mid-August it was 43 degrees on the top where Dartmouth College has a cabin. by cbsblogger October 29, 2009 8:44 PM EDT. (CBS News -- US)
Wireless a Matter of Funding Priorities Oct 28, 2009
While many universities including The Dartmouth College, Duke University, Pennsylvania State University, Princeton University and, soon, The George Washington University offer wireless access on their entire campuses, Georgetowns wireless network has long been a patchwork that UIS has filled in gradually. One such expansion came in early 2008, when Lauinger Librarys wireless system was upgraded. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
Irish To Close Out Regular Season This Week With Two Key Matches Oct 28, 2009
in the fall of 2006, Dartmouth College held the first ever `Lose the Shoes' tournament. since then, over 90 `Lose the Shoes' tournaments have raised almost $150,000. (Und.com)
Dartmouth: More layoffs possible Oct 28, 2009
HANOVER, N.H. (AP) -- The president of Dartmouth College says more layoffs are possible to address a significant drop in the school's endowment. President Jim Yong Kim told the Valley News Monday after meeting with faculty that the shortfall from endowment losses is bigger than expected. (Concord Monitor)
Dartmouth President Considers Job Cuts Oct 28, 2009
Dartmouth College faculty and staff face possible job cuts. President Jim Yong-Kim says a big drop in the school's endowment means a $50 million dollar shortfall for the budget. (WCAX.com, VT)
The Root of Thought: What do Glial Cells Do? Oct 28, 2009
D. in neuroscience from Purdue University in 2005, and has held research positions at Dartmouth College, the University of California, San Diego, and the University of Munich, Germany. He's also the author of , which explores the purpose and function of glial cells, the most abundant cell type in the brain. (Scientific American)
Rivals sound a Kennedy theme Oct 27, 2009
The six-term Somerville congressman, who graduated from Dartmouth College, said part of his motivation for running was to prove that working-class people could excel in the United States. If somebody like me doesn t step up and try, then somebody like me will never be able to succeed in this country, he said. (Boston Globe)
Blogging live on the Atlanta Press Club mayoral debate Oct 26, 2009
Spikes received a bachelor of arts degree in from Dartmouth College in 1972. Spikes was selected to receive the Rhodes Scholarship and attended Oxford from 1972 1974. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Northwestern freshman awarded national scholarship Oct 26, 2009
University of Oklahoma, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Arizona and Dartmouth College. COMMENTS. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Pillar of history: House of Godrej Oct 23, 2009
The Godrej Archives lecture series actually started with a bang, with Douglas Haynes of Dartmouth College delivering a talk on the subject of Soap Wars: Indian capitalism and advertisements in a highly competitive environment, 1915-1950. Professor Haynes, whos father was one of the earliest visiting faculty members at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), regaled the audience with the story of the marketing efforts of Hindustan Unilever, TOMCO and Godrej Soaps in the midst... (India Times)
How Many Docs Out There? Nobody Knows Oct 23, 2009
"Projections based on both the CPS [Current Population Survey] and the Masterfile data indicate that the number of active physicians will increase by approximately 20 percent between 2005 and 2020," Douglas O. Staiger, of Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., reported in the Oct. 21 issue of JAMA.. "However, projections for 2020 using [census] data estimate nearly 100,000 fewer active physicians than projections using the Masterfile data." Staiger and colleagues wrote. (ABC News)
Experts: key drug facts often left off FDA labels Oct 22, 2009
In this week's issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers from Dartmouth College argue that drug labels don't reflect the nuanced decisions the FDA makes when deciding to approve a drug. The editorial from Drs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
City happy with new hire Oct 21, 2009
Currently is city manager in Lebanon, N.H., a town of 13,000 people at night that doubles in size by day, with Dartmouth College across the Connecticut River in Hanover, N.H.. Has an associate s degree from Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, a bachelor s degree from Iowa State University and a law degree from Drake University. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
WINCHESTER FIRE DEPARTMENT: Tracking down every town hydrant with GPS technology Oct 20, 2009
Seliger, an engineering major at Dartmouth College, said he applied for and received a grant to complete the unpaid internship from his school because he had always been interested in the fire department. The whole point of this is to make sure their lives are easier and that they get home at the end of the day. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
SeatGeek among DreamIt Ventures alumni getting noticed Oct 20, 2009
Their first provided online furniture rental for students at Dartmouth College. The second, Scribnia, which they sold this year, runs a Web community whose members rate writers with work available online. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Rummel Advances to Quarterfinals at ITA Regionals Oct 19, 2009
Hanover, N.H. - Junior (Budapest, Hungary) has advanced to the quarterfinal round at the East Region ITA Men's Tennis Championships being hosted at Dartmouth College. Rummel won two matches today to advance in the prestigious championships and is one of six Stony Brook players to compete at the tournament which will close out fall play for the squad. (Goseawolves.org)
Larregola, Sudakov advance to round of 16 at ITA's Oct 18, 2009
HANOVER, N.H. - The junior tandem of and turned in their second straight convincing victory on Saturday afternoon to advance to the round of 16 in the Doubles Tournament at the Wilson/Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Northeast Regional on the campus of Dartmouth College. After cruising to an 8-0 win over a doubles team from Marist in the opening round on Friday, Larregola and Sudakov followed with an 8-2 victory over Alex Faust and Ilya Trubov of Princeton. (Gobonnies.com)
Third Generation comes of age (3) Oct 18, 2009
Elyssa Campbell, a junior at Dartmouth College, says her grandfather has been a role model for me in terms of finding happiness and success in spite of all his sorrows. The trip she made back to Poland with him to visit the camp where he nearly died was a life-changing experience, because I became so much more aware of the importance of family. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Bonnies open play at ITA Northeast Regionals Oct 16, 2009
HANOVER, N.H. - The St. Bonaventure men's tennis team opened play at the Wilson/Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Northeast Regional on the campus of Dartmouth College Wednesday afternoon, as three players took part in the singles qualifier. Freshmen and along with junior all dropped their opening round matches, eliminating them from the possibility of playing in the main single draw. (Gobonnies.com)
The Malibu Times Citizen of the Year Awards (6) Oct 16, 2009
"Simon EttengerMalibu High School 12th grader Simon Ettenger has participated in numerous community service activities and has led and participated in countless projects benefiting humans, animals and the environment. He has served as the volunteer coordinator for Malibu Thanksgiving Dinner for People in Need for six years; organized more than 75 volunteers who feed more than 250 people, including low income families and youth from Camp Kilpatrick; is a member and nine-year student leader of the... (Malibu Times, CA)
NH rep.: Credit card rules must take effect sooner Oct 16, 2009
"The intent in the legislation was to give credit card companies an opportunity to put into place the administrative and clerical practices they need to do to adjust to the new regulations. Unfortunately, they've abused the time they've been given," Hodes told reporters during a conference call that also featured a Dartmouth College professor who said his credit card company arbitrarily raised his interest rate and lowered his credit limit. Karl Griswold said he carried a significant credit card... (Concord Monitor)
Nobel Economics Prize wraps up awards season Oct 12, 2009
He could possibly share the prize with Kenneth French, a professor at Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. Together, the duo questioned the traditional way of measuring market returns and developed an alternative method called the "Fama-French three factor model.". (Yahoo! Asia News)
Men's Tennis Reaches Three Finals Matches at Stony Brook Invitational Oct 12, 2009
Stony Brook will close out the fall portion of its schedule next weekend when it takes part in the ITA Regional Championships that will be hosted by Dartmouth College. . (Goseawolves.org)
Swine Flu Suspected at Middlebury Oct 11, 2009
And at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, 175 students have reported influenza like symptoms. Two-thirds are thought to have H1N1. (WCAX.com, VT)
Dartmouth students, alums to hike the A.T. Oct 11, 2009
HANOVER, N.H. (AP) -- More than 200 Dartmouth College alumni and students are spreading out across the Appalachian Trail on Saturday in hopes of together hiking the entire 2,175 miles in one day. Two students came up with the idea this spring to celebrate the centennial of the Dartmouth Outing Club. (Concord Monitor)
The Lost Generation Oct 10, 2009
Governments should act now before the damage gets even worse, argues David G. Blanchflower, an economist at Dartmouth College who recently served on the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England. He's not sure what will work, but he favors trying everything from subsidizing education and training to cutting minimum wages for young people and trainees. (BusinessWeek)
Four vie for Muscatine city administrator job Oct 10, 2009
He is city manager in Lebanon, N.H., a town of 13,000 people at night that doubles in size by day, with Dartmouth College across the Connecticut River in Hanover, N.H.. Mandsager describes Lebanon and Muscatine as micropolitans communities into which people travel for work or leisure. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Georgetown student achievements Oct 10, 2009
Michael Johnson, a current freshman at Dartmouth College, qualified for AP Scholar with Distinction by earning an average grade of at least 3. 5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. (Georgetown Record, MA)
MARSHFIELD COMMENTARY: Summers finale Oct 9, 2009
On such a weekend in the fall of 2000, as my husband and I drove to Dartmouth College for a 50th reunion, we met this red-haired vamp in the corridor of color in which we traveled, embracing all and sundry in her path, draping her brilliant burgundy arms around every summer bloom with a ruby lace scarf in an explosion of color. I can only compare the colors that kiss the trees to that which man has produced as he tried to imitate the Divine Artist. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Harvard Losing Money With External Managers Helps Mendillo Return to Roots Oct 8, 2009
Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, has yet to release returns for its endowment, which had fallen 21 percent as of December, according to Standard & Poors Ratings Services in New York. Those schools are among dozens across the country that have relied on hard-to-sell assets such as private equity, real estate and hedge funds to produce returns exceeding market indexes. (Bloomberg)
BALTUSROL TO HOST 2010 IVY GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS Oct 8, 2009
PRINCETON, N.J. -- The Ivy League office announced recently that the 2010 Ivy League Men s and Women s Golf Championships will be played April 23-25 at the world-renowned in Springfield, N.J.. The announcement means that both championship events will be played at the same location for a second consecutive year. (Brownbears.com)
Jam Names Assitant Coaches Oct 7, 2009
He also served as an assistant coach for both the mens and womens basketball teams at Dartmouth College from 2000-2007. Jeff Christensen (Intern) recently graduated with a degree in Communications from Eastern Washington University where he was a member of the mens basketball team. (KERO 23, CA)
Swine Flu Outbreak at Dartmouth Oct 7, 2009
There is a suspected major outbreak of Swine Flu at Dartmouth College ... I've heard a couple of frats with 5 or 6 cases of swine flu, but so far my frat has been pretty safe," said Nick Rolfes who is a junior at the Ivy League school. Most of the 175 students with flu like symptoms haven't been tested, but of the dozen plus who have, two-thirds tested positive. Dartmouth College is a surveillance site for the New Hampshire Public Health Department, which means students with influenza like... (WCAX.com, VT)
4 teens held in N.H. slaying Oct 7, 2009
The crime holds an eerie resemblance to the 2001 murders of Dartmouth College professors Half and Susanne Zantop, who were fatally stabbed in their New Hampshire home by two small-town teenagers they did not know. Police did not describe the circumstances behind the arrest, but friends and residents said that Spader and Gribble, in particular, were seen as ominous figures. (Boston Globe)
Army's Betterbed Named Finalist For Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Oct 7, 2009
The rest of the finalists are Kelsey Davis, University of Portland; Kristi Eveland, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Theresa Ferraina, Loyola University Maryland; Lauren Lopez, University of North Carolina, Greensboro; Blakely Mattern, University of South Carolina; Lizzy Nichols, Harvard University; Kelley O'Hara, Stanford University; Emily Peterson, Texas A&M University; and Myra Sack, Dartmouth College. Fan balloting will be coupled with votes from coaches and media to determine the... (Patriotleague.com)
Dahlberg to run for state Senate Oct 7, 2009
Dahlberg received a bachelor s degree in history from Dartmouth College in 2000 and a master's degree in public policy from Georgetown University in 2002. He is a member of several civic and charitable organizations, including: Dana-Farber Leadership Council, Massachusetts Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Massachusetts Audubon Society, Friends of Minute Man National Park, and Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
House bill seeking government P2P ban gets boost Oct 6, 2009
In January, Eric Johnson, a professor of operations management at the Dartmouth College Tuck School of Business disclosed how he had found on P2P networks. For example, Johnson said he found a 1,718-page document containing Social Security numbers, dates of birth, insurance information, treatment codes and other health care data belonging to about 9,000 patients at a medical testing laboratory. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Atlanta Mayor Oct 5, 2009
My educational background at Dartmouth College, Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar and Harvard Law School, and my experience as a business owner and lawyer have prepared me to address the complicated financial and business issues currently facing our city ... Age (as of Sept. 28): 59 Education: Dartmouth College, Oxford University (Rhodes Scholar), Harvard Law Family: Youngest of 13 siblings. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
No comments posted. Oct 4, 2009
The Dance Experiment: Founded nearly 40 years ago at Dartmouth College as an outsider dance company, Pilobolus has morphed into a pop culture phenomenon, particularly with a silhouetted performance at the 2007 Academy Awards. The company will perform Oct. 23-25 at the Ahmanson Theatre. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Accomplished ISU alumni return Oct 4, 2009
He later earned an master of business administration degree from Dartmouth College. He worked a 34-year career with Pfizer, where he served as a manager in the pharmaceutical giant. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Area soccer players boost Wheaton Oct 4, 2009
Shoemaker shines in duathlon too Sudbury native Jarrod Shoemaker, a three-sport star at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High and a standout long-distance runner at Dartmouth College, is making a name for himself as a triathlon competitor. Last weekend in Concord, N.C., Shoemaker won the men s elite title - by a whisker - at the ITU Duathlon World Championships, completing a 10K run, 40K bike ride and a 5K run in 1 hour 49 minutes 2 seconds. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Dartmouth president concerned about NH liquor law Oct 3, 2009
HANOVER, N.H. (AP) -- Dartmouth College President Jim Yong Kim has expressed concern over how students are affected by state liquor law to Gov. John Lynch, who's invited him to discuss the matter. Kim told The Dartmouth the law may discourage students from seeking medical attention for their friends because intoxicated, underage students taken to the hospital via ambulance are usually arrested. (Concord Monitor)
WOMEN'S RESULTS Oct 3, 2009
PLACE TEAM POINTS PLACES OF FINISHERS AVG. TIME SPREAD 1 West Virginia Univers 105 10 13 20 21 41 60 74 20:51 1:03 2 University of Guelph 127 2 26 29 33 37 43 79 20:58 1:23 3 Indiana Universtiy 143 4 12 19 52 56 70 71 20:55 1:33 4 North Carolina State 153 6 7 22 45 73 143 148 20:53 1:38 5 Cornell University 183 16 27 30 53 57 58 97 21:15 0:54 6 Wake Forest Universit 313 8 9 54 90 152 186 207 21:17 2:13 7 University of Pensylv 321 38 61 67 75 80 88 95 21:38 0:24 8 James Madison Univers 353 17 46... (Richmondspiders.com)
MEN'S RESULTS Oct 3, 2009
PLACE TEAM POINTS PLACES OF FINISHERS AVG. TIME SPREAD 1 Indiana Universtiy 44 3 6 7 8 20 28 88 23:51 0:26 2 Iona College 55 2 9 10 13 21 57 111 23:53 0:27 3 North Carolina State 87 1 11 22 26 27 74 134 24:02 0:36 4 Us Naval Academy 204 12 30 33 58 71 104 114 24:24 0:52 5 University of Guelph 209 15 18 34 45 97 116 143 24:24 0:55 6 Dartmouth College 240 5 19 38 53 125 131 174 24:24 1:23 7 Cornell 259 4 31 63 80 81 85 92 24:29 1:07 8 Umass - Amherst 295 37 42 55 72 89 136 148 24:39 0:25 9 La... (Richmondspiders.com)
Lockerbie judges deny 'pressure' Oct 3, 2009
In an article in the New York Times, Mr Vandewalle, associate professor of government at Dartmouth College, said: "I remember talking to one of the judges from the panel that convicted him. "He said there was enormous pressure put on the court to get a conviction. " In her response, Ms Cutting said: "I'm authorised to say that to the best of their knowledge the three deciding judges on the panel - Lord Sutherland, Lord Coulsfield, and Lord MacLean - have never met Mr Vandewalle. (BBC News -- UK)
Judge denies Dartmouth request in ski death case Oct 3, 2009
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- A federal judge has denied a request by Dartmouth College to rule in its favor on a lawsuit over the death of a student in a 2004 skiing accident. Christina Porter was in an introductory skiing class to fulfill her physical education requirement at Dartmouth when she skied down a slope into a tree, dying nearly a year later of complications from head injuries. (Concord Monitor)
Rentrak Names New Chief Operating Officer and CFO Oct 2, 2009
Chemerow holds an MBA from the Amos Tuck School at Dartmouth College, where he graduated first in his class with Highest Distinction, and a BA from Dartmouth College, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with Highest Distinction. He also serves on the board of directors of Dunham's Athleisure Corp., a sporting goods retailer. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dartmouth students create site to swap, buy books Oct 1, 2009
HANOVER, N.H. (AP) -- Frustration over the low buy-back prices for used textbooks prompted two Dartmouth College seniors to create a Web site similar to Craigslist. com, without the dating or personal services. (Concord Monitor)
North Andover Education News Sep 30, 2009
The colleges participating are: Manchester Community College, Northern Essex Community College, Merrimack College, St. Anselm College, College of the Holy Cross, Assumption College, Bowdoin College, Suffolk University, University of Massachusetts-Lowell, University of New Hampshire, Middlesex Community College, Brown University, Clark University, ITT Technical Institute, Dartmouth College, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Tufts University, University of Massachusetts Boston and Lasell College.... (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Oral Roberts inaugurates 3rd university president Sep 26, 2009
Dartmouth College is the first Ivy League school to inaugurate an Asian-American president. Jim Yong Kim told students at his ceremony Tuesday that they will achieve far greater success than he has as a leader in the global fight against HIV/AIDS and other diseases. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Honduras: Ousted Zelaya predicts attempts to assassinate him Sep 25, 2009
"Right now, things have worked out better for [the interim government] than I would have anticipated when Zelaya was first removed," says John Carey, a Latin America expert at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. "They want to cling to the status quo.". However, current events could put the agenda out of Micheletti's control. (Christian Science Monitor)
Anne Kennedy Named Women's Crew Coach at Santa ... Sep 24, 2009
- Former U.S. Rowing National Team member and Dartmouth College graduate Anne Kennedy has been named head women's crew coach at Santa Clara University, as announced by SCU Director of Athletics and Recreation Dan Coonan. Kennedy will join the Broncos family after spending the past year training with the U.S. National Team in Princeton, N.J. A native of Cooperstown, N.Y., Kennedy has recent Bay Area ties, serving as assistant women's crew coach at the University of California in 2007-08. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
How will the Honduras crisis play out? Sep 24, 2009
"My guess is that [Zelaya's] plan ended with where he is right now. I don't see his route out of the embassy," says John Carey, a political analyst on Latin America at Dartmouth College. "[The interim government] does not want to negotiate unless they have to.". (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
