It began nearly a century and a half ago in front of a handful of people curious about the way an oddly shaped inflated sphere bounced on a desolate Massachusetts field.
Prior to the introduction of the Twilight Ceremony in recent years, Convocation kicked off the academic year. Here, students emerge from the Webster Hall event on September 21, 1939. They had just…
For the Twilight Ceremony, incoming freshmen light candles as the sun sets. Then they join a procession from Collis Center to the Bema to sing the alma mater and hear the Baker bells ring. Classes…
On Top
Baker Tower’s restored roof won a 2019 North American Copper in Architecture award in the “restoration” category. The copper roof was part of a 2016 refurbishment.
Great Debate
Dartmouth…
Albert P. Beust ’38 • Dec. 3, 2015
James Golden ’38 • July 7
Terrence L. Hollern ’38 • August 17, 2016
John J. Karr ’38 • Sept. 3, 2011
David S. Pallister ’38 • May 8
Jack J. Preiss …
