Table of Contents

IN THIS ISSUE

18 VANISHING ABSOLUTES

In a Freshman Week talk to the men of '68, the Rev. Richard P. Unsworth analyzes the ethical problems of undergraduate life.

22 OUR BATTLE TO REFORM TEACHER EDUCATION

Trustee Thomas Braden '40, president of the California State Board of Education, describes the background of the state's recently revised requirements for certification of teachers.

26 GILMAN BIOMEDICAL CENTER DEDICATED

The Charles Gilman Life Sciences Laboratory added to unit.

30 PRESIDENT'S POLLSTER

A profile of Oliver A. Quayle III '42, opinion researcher.

32 TWIN PILLAR OF ALUMNI SUPPORT

A 15-year review of the Bequest and Estate Planning Program.

Dartmouth Authors 6

Webster Cottage Preserved 11

Town and Gown 12

The College 15

The Faculty 28

The Undergraduate Chair 34

Nine John Ledyards 35

With the Big Green Teams 37

News from the Clubs 41

News from the Classes 43

Associated School News 81

In Memoriam 83

THE COVER

This aerial view of the newly dedicated Oilman Biomedical Center gives a clear idea of its physical relationship to the Mary Hitchcock Hospital (the cluster of buildings to its right) and to the central campus, dominated by the white spire of Baker Library. A closer aerial view appears on page 26. COVER PHOTO BY ADRIAN BOUCHARD