Class Note 2014
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September-October 2026
Class Note 2014. What a summer: America’s 250th, World Cup madness (and for many of you, Knicks madness), and here in the United Kingdom, record-breaking heat waves, the sixth prime minister in about as many years, and, of course, Harry Styles (it’s all waiting there for you, New York!). As we move into fall, don’t forget to send in your summer stories and life updates to the email below!
This past graduation season, The Washington Post included our class’s commencement speech by Shonda Rhimes ’91, who received an honorary degree in 2014, on its list of speeches with the best advice. In case you need a refresher, the Post quoted her: “I think a lot of people dream, and while they are busy dreaming, the really happy people, the really successful people, the really interesting, engaged, powerful people are busy doing.”
As outdoor recreation planner with the National Park Service, Kelly (Wood) Mulligan joined Janet Coit ’85 for a Dartmouth Climate Alliance Zoom panel on climate change impacts on national parks and national marine fisheries in May. Kelly writes, “I shared examples of climate impacts in parks, such as more intense wildfires, shrinking glaciers, invasive species, drought, and impacts to recreation opportunities. Shoutout to Claire Arthur for tuning in and for moral support! After three years at Bryce Canyon National Park in southern Utah, my husband and I moved to Acadia National Park in Maine this summer. Please reach out if you’re in the area!”
It is with great sadness that I report the passing of our classmate Joseph Bonnell-Hall this past January. Joseph came to Dartmouth from Plummer, Idaho; on campus he was a member of Alpha Theta and graduated with a double major in environmental studies and Native American studies. He was passionate about the environment and was pursuing a master’s in the science and management of water resources at the University of Idaho. Program director Tim Link writes, “Joseph was profoundly and actively committed to making the world a better place in almost every aspect of his personal and academic life. He will be greatly missed.” You can find Joseph’s full obituary in the magazine online. On behalf of our class, condolences to his friends and loved ones.
—Sarah Rossow, 119 Heath St., London NW3 6SS, England; (651) 769-7344; s.m.rossow@gmail.com
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This past graduation season, The Washington Post included our class’s commencement speech by Shonda Rhimes ’91, who received an honorary degree in 2014, on its list of speeches with the best advice. In case you need a refresher, the Post quoted her: “I think a lot of people dream, and while they are busy dreaming, the really happy people, the really successful people, the really interesting, engaged, powerful people are busy doing.”
As outdoor recreation planner with the National Park Service, Kelly (Wood) Mulligan joined Janet Coit ’85 for a Dartmouth Climate Alliance Zoom panel on climate change impacts on national parks and national marine fisheries in May. Kelly writes, “I shared examples of climate impacts in parks, such as more intense wildfires, shrinking glaciers, invasive species, drought, and impacts to recreation opportunities. Shoutout to Claire Arthur for tuning in and for moral support! After three years at Bryce Canyon National Park in southern Utah, my husband and I moved to Acadia National Park in Maine this summer. Please reach out if you’re in the area!”
It is with great sadness that I report the passing of our classmate Joseph Bonnell-Hall this past January. Joseph came to Dartmouth from Plummer, Idaho; on campus he was a member of Alpha Theta and graduated with a double major in environmental studies and Native American studies. He was passionate about the environment and was pursuing a master’s in the science and management of water resources at the University of Idaho. Program director Tim Link writes, “Joseph was profoundly and actively committed to making the world a better place in almost every aspect of his personal and academic life. He will be greatly missed.” You can find Joseph’s full obituary in the magazine online. On behalf of our class, condolences to his friends and loved ones.
—Sarah Rossow, 119 Heath St., London NW3 6SS, England; (651) 769-7344; s.m.rossow@gmail.com