Class Note 1999
Issue
January-February 2022
Hello, ’99s!
Lots of great ways to connect with Dartmouth and each other in this column! Thanks to Nahoko Kawakyu-O’Connor, who attended her first alumni council meeting in October, and wrote in to share some highlights.
“Dartmouth wants to keep her promise of facilitating lifelong learning. They create tons of content and make it available to the Dartmouth community, but it seems maybe we don’t always know where to access it or are a little overwhelmed by the amount out there.” Nahoko has a great PDF of resources for lifelong learning at Dartmouth. If anyone is interested in a copy, let us know.
She continues, “Mental health challenges have increased dramatically during the pandemic worldwide, and Dartmouth’s interim dean of the College, Scott Brown, said that mental health is a top concern. Twenty-eight percent of students utilize mental health resources on campus, and resources to address stress, anxiety, sleeping difficulties, and depression have expanded this year with an increase in counseling staff and suicide prevention specialists. To reflect Dartmouth’s growing diverse population and recognizing the importance of representation in those who support students, Bryan Ford, associate dean for community life and inclusivity shared of the 15 members of the counseling center staff, eight identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color; four as LGBTQ; and three are international. To all our ’99 mental health counselors and health care providers: Thank you for your commitment as you share your support and expertise in your own communities.
“Admissions saw a record number of applications this year, with a 33-percent increase! Thanks to many of you who contribute to the Dartmouth College Fund, Dartmouth is able to have a competitive program of financial aid, which allows us to pull together students from all ranges of backgrounds and places to create a community in Hanover that represents the world. In terms of admit rate, it’s been the most selective year with a 6.17-percent admit rate, and the highest yield in the College’s history at just more than 70 percent. If you are interested in getting involved with Dartmouth in some capacity, consider becoming an admissions ambassador and play an integral role in recruitment and interviews. Check out more at alumni.dartmouth.edu/serve/admissions-ambassador-program.
“Fiftieth anniversary: Mark your calendars because this next year is going to be a big one! The lead event for the Black Alumni of Dartmouth Association commemoration will be a reunion in Hanover in May. The department of Native American and Indigenous studies will lead the planning to commemorate the anniversary of the Native American program. It is anticipated that many alumni and community members will gather in Hanover during Pow Wow on May 7-8. I am sure you will hear from me again in the near future and I hope to hear from you, too. If you haven’t been plugged in with Dartmouth for a while and are looking to do so, please let’s connect. I am learning about many different opportunities and would love to explore more together!”
Thanks for the update, Nahoko! She can be reached at nahoko@warner.rochester.edu.
Adam Bulbulia also recently reached out on our class Facebook page: “I’ve been working to revolutionize the business world with heart-centered businesses that serve the earth and all of humanity. I’ve been working more locally in California but would like to take my efforts to a bigger venue and am looking to collaborate with Dartmouth and Dartmouth alumni.” If you’d like to connect with Adam on Facebook search for “Dartmouth College Class of 1999.”
—Jackie Rioux Gladstone, 21 Westwood Circle, Dover, NH 03820; (603) 834-0517; jackie.dartmouth99@gmail.com
Lots of great ways to connect with Dartmouth and each other in this column! Thanks to Nahoko Kawakyu-O’Connor, who attended her first alumni council meeting in October, and wrote in to share some highlights.
“Dartmouth wants to keep her promise of facilitating lifelong learning. They create tons of content and make it available to the Dartmouth community, but it seems maybe we don’t always know where to access it or are a little overwhelmed by the amount out there.” Nahoko has a great PDF of resources for lifelong learning at Dartmouth. If anyone is interested in a copy, let us know.
She continues, “Mental health challenges have increased dramatically during the pandemic worldwide, and Dartmouth’s interim dean of the College, Scott Brown, said that mental health is a top concern. Twenty-eight percent of students utilize mental health resources on campus, and resources to address stress, anxiety, sleeping difficulties, and depression have expanded this year with an increase in counseling staff and suicide prevention specialists. To reflect Dartmouth’s growing diverse population and recognizing the importance of representation in those who support students, Bryan Ford, associate dean for community life and inclusivity shared of the 15 members of the counseling center staff, eight identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color; four as LGBTQ; and three are international. To all our ’99 mental health counselors and health care providers: Thank you for your commitment as you share your support and expertise in your own communities.
“Admissions saw a record number of applications this year, with a 33-percent increase! Thanks to many of you who contribute to the Dartmouth College Fund, Dartmouth is able to have a competitive program of financial aid, which allows us to pull together students from all ranges of backgrounds and places to create a community in Hanover that represents the world. In terms of admit rate, it’s been the most selective year with a 6.17-percent admit rate, and the highest yield in the College’s history at just more than 70 percent. If you are interested in getting involved with Dartmouth in some capacity, consider becoming an admissions ambassador and play an integral role in recruitment and interviews. Check out more at alumni.dartmouth.edu/serve/admissions-ambassador-program.
“Fiftieth anniversary: Mark your calendars because this next year is going to be a big one! The lead event for the Black Alumni of Dartmouth Association commemoration will be a reunion in Hanover in May. The department of Native American and Indigenous studies will lead the planning to commemorate the anniversary of the Native American program. It is anticipated that many alumni and community members will gather in Hanover during Pow Wow on May 7-8. I am sure you will hear from me again in the near future and I hope to hear from you, too. If you haven’t been plugged in with Dartmouth for a while and are looking to do so, please let’s connect. I am learning about many different opportunities and would love to explore more together!”
Thanks for the update, Nahoko! She can be reached at nahoko@warner.rochester.edu.
Adam Bulbulia also recently reached out on our class Facebook page: “I’ve been working to revolutionize the business world with heart-centered businesses that serve the earth and all of humanity. I’ve been working more locally in California but would like to take my efforts to a bigger venue and am looking to collaborate with Dartmouth and Dartmouth alumni.” If you’d like to connect with Adam on Facebook search for “Dartmouth College Class of 1999.”
—Jackie Rioux Gladstone, 21 Westwood Circle, Dover, NH 03820; (603) 834-0517; jackie.dartmouth99@gmail.com