ARCHITECTURE AWARD

Dartmouth has been honored by both the New Hampshire chapter and the New England regional organization of the American Institute of Architects for its contribution to architecture in encouraging a climate for good design. The state citation called attention to the College's pride in its long New England tradition, then went on to say: "That tradition, however deeply rooted in the past, need not impede progress is evidenced by Dartmouth's record of accomplishment and leadership in the field of education. Recently the college-has given further evidence of its forward-looking attitude by introducing within its campus new buildings of contemporary design. It is not important on this occasion that professional people agree on the quality of the designs, but it is important that Dartmouth is creating opportunities for the expression of new and stimulating architecture. The influence of Dartmouth's new architecture upon the aesthetic sensitivity of New Hampshire's citizens is significant." Treasurer John F. Meek '33 and Business Manager Richard W. Olmsted '32 attended the AIA meeting in Manchester, Vt., at which the citation and a bronze medal from the regional organization were presented.