'A Solemn and Celebratory Occasion'
With laughter, drumming, and a few tears, the Mohegan Tribe formally received the papers of their ancestor, Samson Occom, the 18th-century scholar and Presbyterian minister who traveled to Great Britain to raise money for the school that would become Dartmouth College. The historic repatriation brought a critical piece of the past full circle for both Dartmouth and the Tribe. Read President Hanlon's remarks and a recap of the day's event.
NFL Star Russell Wilson to Speak at Commencement
Russell Wilson, a top NFL quarterback who has been widely recognized for his community service, will deliver Dartmouth’s commencement address on June 12. Wilson will receive an honorary degree at commencement along with seven other leaders in the fields of physics, engineering, economics, media, business and finance, and international development.
Dartmouth Names New Technology Center for Class of 1982
Dartmouth has capped the largest construction project in its history by naming the new West End District’s epicenter of technology and entrepreneurship in honor of the Class of 1982. The Class of 1982 Engineering and Computer Science Center was formally dedicated on Friday, May 13, in a public ceremony as part of the Dartmouth Innovation and Technology Festival.
Martin Luther King III Issues Call to Action
Martin Luther King III issued a call to action Monday night in his keynote address at Dartmouth’s Social Justice Awards ceremony. In welcoming King to Dartmouth, President Philip J. Hanlon ’77 acknowledged that the path toward justice that Martin Luther King Jr. spoke of in Dartmouth Hall 60 years ago is long and complicated.
Join President Hanlon for a Walk Around Occom Pond
President Hanlon invites any member of the Dartmouth community to join him for a walk around Occom Pond. Walks begin at 9 a.m. every Wednesday through the end of Spring term (June 1, 2022), weather permitting. All are welcome.
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