Table of Contents

FEATURES

LIBERAL SMARTS

A special section that examines the value of a liberal arts education in the 21st century.

34 Does Your Major Matter?

Career-obsessed freshmen certainly think so. But alumni know better: A liberal arts education is useful no matter what line of work you choose. By Lisa Furlong

38 Why an Engineer Needs English Lit

The College has a proven path for educating well-rounded individuals. Too bad I didn't follow it. By Samuel C. Florman '46, Th'46

40 The Affirming Flame

Following the September 11 attacks, it was time to fall back on my liberal arts education, on much of what I had first been exposed to at Dartmouth. I turned to poetry. By Susan Dentzer '77

ON THE COVER Illustration by Michael Klein

ABOVE Duke Ellington, circa 1951

DEPARTMENTS

Letters 8

Raves and rants from readers.

Notebook

16 CAMPUS

News from around the Green.

18 FACULTY OPINION

Some academics believe foreign study is a waste of time. They're wrong. By Professor Jack Shepherd

22 PERSONAL HISTORY

How Duke Ellington added to his legend late one night at a campus fraternity. By Cliff Ennico '75

26 OUTSIDE

Professor Bill Ballard's scientific know-how brought a rare orchid back from the brink. BY HENRY HOMEYER '68

30 ARTIFACT

Rauner Library's longtime head reveals what he finds so special about Special Collections. BY PHIL CRONENWETT

Alumni News

46 NEWSMAKERS

50 THE CUSSES

86 CLUBS

86 OBITUMRIES

Continuing Ed 96

Dartmouth's oldest living alum, Walter Lilienfield '19, on cigars, exercise and ketchup. BY LISA FURLONG

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