Bragging Rites

Mme.President?

The White House Project—an independent, nonpartisan group dedicated to the principle that women should be on any list of Presidential prospects for 2000 has named Dartmouth professor of environmental studies Dr. Mae Jemison to its slate of 20 leading candidates. Former astronaut and medical doctor Jemison was the first black woman in space.

Danke Schon

Margaret Robinson, an academic assistant and program administrator in the department of German Studies, has received the Order ofMerit of the Federal Republic of Germany for her service to the department and her role in welcoming German citizens from different spheres into the cultural life of the College.

Play Doctor

Errol Hill John D.Willard Professor of Drama and Oratory, Emeritus, has received an honorary doctor of letters from the University of the West Indies in recognition of his long career in teaching theater and for his scholarship related to Caribbean plays and playwrights.

Science

George M. Langford, E.E. Just Professor of Biological Sciences, has been nominated by President Clinton as one of five scientists to serve on the 24-member governing board of the National Science Foundation. The NSF board advises the President and Congress on national science