The theme of (re)connecting with our class and the College inspired Jeff Baxter to write: “Wonderful to see old pals Lowell ‘Jep’ Gruman and Jeff Simpson in addition to the rest of the gang back in June. I’m still thinking about Anne Gilford’s moving reminiscence of her Dartmouth experience with our cherished late classmate and friend Steve Gilford—such an articulate depiction of how formative those years were and how they have stood the test of time. The reunion organizers did a fantastic job, and for me the joy of once again being immersed in that beautiful space was magnified by the connection to the College and class generated by the reunion events, especially the overview of the class Health Equity Scholar program. I retired a couple of years ago from the position of chief counsel for health affairs at Emory University. During my tenure, particularly during Covid, as a health system Emory Healthcare struggled to decode the factors leading to disparate outcomes tied to race and ethnicity. Some of the explanations were obvious, others remained a mystery. I am hopeful that the research generated by our health equity scholars can continue to uncover, and address remedies for, those elusive factors that led to ‘too many, too soon.’Thanks to the class working group for shepherding this impactful project.”
How to connect? In addition to exploring our class website, Cheryl Bascomb ’82, vice president of alumni relations, offered the following: “Some interesting things that will let people know more about the Dartmouth of today might be virtual alumni programs we offer through lifelong learning, the admissions podcast by Lee Coffin that tackles topics of admissions and college from the perspective of today’s students and applicants, and recorded videos people can watch at their leisure on the alumni ‘Lifelong Learning’ website. A reminder: All alumni have access to renting Dartmouth Outing Club cabins for a nominal fee at the Dartmouth Grant or any other location and can use the library resources for free.”
Let me hear from you please!
—Bill Geiger, 7521 Sheffingdell Drive, Charlotte, NC 28226; (847) 322-5920; 1974damnotes@gmail.com