"Contrary to the assertion of Cardinal Newman . . . that to discover and to teach are separate functions seldom united in the same person, I believe that discovery stimulates teaching, and that teaching necessitates discovery."
December 2
The president hosts a holiday party for students. At 5:30 there will be a Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the green.
3 Fall term exams begin The Alumni Council meets at noon.
10 The women's basketball team plays host to Boston University.
13 King George III granted Dartmouth its charter in 1769.
14 The first meeting of the Dartmouth Outing Club was held in 1909.
15 The Christmas Revels play to a western theme as they perform "Revels on the Range" in Spaulding.
January 2
Winter term registration. The Handel Society performs a carol sing in Rollins Chapel.
5 Opening night for the Chamber Singers, "Feast of Song."
7 Tex Avery, creator of Bugs Bunny, is the subject of a salute in Loews Auditorium.
18 Happy birthday, Daniel Webster.
24 The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet gives a concert at the Hop.
29 The women's ice hockey team faces Brown in Thompson Arena.
William Jewett Tucker