Class Notes
It’s really a matter of simple math: zero, number of days until this column is due; one, e-mail updates I received from ’86s; two, e-mail updates I received from ’85s; three, number of people who read my column about freshman trips (see one and t
We’ve all asked, “How many (blanks) does it take to screw in a light bulb?” Well, let me ask, “How many 1985s does it take to write a column?” Answer below.
Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Day is an unofficial holiday increasingly celebrated around the world in order to encourage acts of kindness.
I recently attended an event that featured Thomas Friedman (The New York Times columnist).
Happy holidays and best wishes for 2013 to everyone! While the weather outside may be frightful, I am pretty sure this column will not be so delightful.
The holidays are filled with a lot of emotions, mostly good and some maybe not so good. Things cross our mind—did I get the right gifts? Did my kids really need all that stuff? Can I get them to write thank-you notes?
I think we all agree that numbers and statistics are an important part of our daily lives.
Since very few classmates send in updates, I’ve taken some new approaches to seek information. In today’s age of social media, Facebook is certainly an option to find some information on our classmates.
I’m sure everyone wishes we saw our Dartmouth friends more often. I’m sure you have spent time thinking about various classmates and what they’re doing now.
Thinking of column themes is tough. The challenge of weaving together common topics from amongst various classmate updates is so difficult, so daunting, so laden with potential pitfalls, it is best left to trained professionals.
Regardless of your opinion on the outcome, it is a relief that the interminable 2012 presidential race is finally over.
Give a rouse for Sue Finegan, recently named recipient of Dartmouth’s Alumni Award, presented annually by the Alumni Council to that unique handful of alumni who graduated at least 25 years ago (!) and who have demonstrated extrao