It’s hard to believe that summer is almost here as I’m writing this in April, while snow is still falling in parts of the country! Some of our classmates enjoy hiking no matter the weather. David Kotz writes that in February he climbed Mount Moosilauke on a beautiful winter’s day with classmates Lelia Mellen and Jen Botzojorns, along with Tim Burdick ’89, Ken Kaliski ’85, and Lars Botzojorns. I find that very impressive as it’s quite a feat to accomplish even during the heart of the summer. David loves to hike and connect with nature and has climbed Mount Moosilauke more than 100 times! David is currently the provost and the Pat and John Rosenwald Professor in the department of computer science at the College. He previously served as associate dean of the faculty for the sciences, a core director at the center for technology and behavioral health, and executive director of the institute for security technology studies. His current research involves security and privacy in smart homes and wireless networks. We were fortunate to have David speak to our class via Zoom in April regarding the current state of the College and how the campus and student body have changed in the 40 years since we began our Dartmouth careers.

Jeff Capwell made a mid-life change in career from practicing law to teaching middle school students and is building up his spiritual companionship practice as well, recently launching a new website. Jeff is an experienced spiritual director, trained through Fairfield University’s spiritual direction formation program.

Sarah Geithner and Matthew Huggins were featured in “’Round the Girdled Earth: Dartmouth Alumni Career Panel,” an international career panel discussion on global career paths and the joys and challenges faced along the way. The panel was moderated by our very own Dawn Carey, associate director of global health and development at the John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding, and hosted by Dartmouth alumni relations and the Dickey Center. Sarah is an independent consultant in post-crisis international community development and Matthew is with International Finance Corp. in international development law. They highlighted some of the ways their Dartmouth experience informed their success. The interview is available for all to see on YouTube.

Congratulations go to Harry Carrel, Lynn Tracy Nerland, and Kelly Keller on receiving recognition from the College for our class Compassio Committee. Thanks to you and your committee for all that you do! If a classmate, you, or your family could use some caring and compassionate support, please reach out to a member of the committee.

As a reminder, the Dartmouth ’86 Career Advice Network has morphed into Dartmouth Connect. The College has revamped its career networking database, and Dartmouth Connect is a great place to find career guidance, provide career advice to others, and connect with the broader community.

Please send me your news so that you can be featured in upcoming Class Notes!

—Suzy Nachman Mercado, 55 Aspen Wood Lane, Fairfield, CT 06825; suzynmercado@gmail.com