1964

I received a note from Dale F. Eichelman, Ralph and Richard Lazarus Professor of Anthropology and Human Relations at Darttelephone call to Dale, I found that he has defied a number of commonly held misbeliefs. One is that you cannot go home again, and the second is the generally held belief that no one really understands the the Middle East chaos.

As to going home again, that is exactly what Dale has done, having accepted an invitation in 1989 to become a professor at the College. Dale for many years taught and did research as a professor of archaelogy concentrating in middle east studies in urban settings. He was a full professor at NYU for many years after receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. Dale is obviously excited about his work and the students at the College, which he describes as a "vigorously renewing institution" and one which "in the next decade will increase its national standing and contribute to the national debate on higher education through institutional practice, innovation, and professional commitment." Dale expressed his appreciation of the College's progress and quality, considering it proof that creativity should not be associated with bigness. Dale determined to return to Dartmouth some years after having served on an outside academic committee evaluating programs there. He is impressed with the quality of the student body and the faculty.

Dale said that communications are now so sophisticated and available that resources can link professional contacts nationally and internationally without inhibiting professional development. Dale has participated in professional retreats at the college for long term program planning. He is encouraged with the intellectual excitement and interdisciplinary approach of study at the college. He sees the College as a small and creative culture where the faculty has retained significant input and control vis a vis the administration in educational matters.

The College is lucky to have such a reknowned expert in archaelogy and Middle East studies on its faculty. Dale has concentrated on Islamic studies for his entire career; he has extensively traveled to and lived in the Middle East, with experiences in Southern Iraq, Kuwait, Egypt, and other countries. Indeed, while at NYU he effectively alternated years of travel and research with years on campus. He has written and consulted extensively on Mid East studies, having chaired a forum involving "Political Intelligence in the Gulf' and is the President of the interuniversity "Middle East Study Associathe Los Angeles Times and the Christian Science Monitor in which he describes the political implications of the war in the Gulf. He was married in 1968 and he and his wife, Christine, a Frenchwoman whom Dale met in Canada, and his two daughters live and enjoy their life in Hanover.

Congratulations are in order for Frank Herringer, president of Transamerica Corp., who recently assumed the additional post of chief executive officer. Transamerica is one of the largest corporations focusing on insurance and financial services. I will describe Frank's experiences in more detail when I catch up with him by phone. I am sure that Frank, as well as his classmates, takes pride in his accomplishment. Reaching this position represents achieving a professional goal first expressed to me during the first week at college in 1960 during our Cohen Hall suite evening talks, bridge and poker sessions.

Dale and Frank demonstrate that our classmates continue to have an impact internationally and nationally. Keep the exciting news coming!!!!

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