NEWS BRIEFS

NEWS BRIEFS

Stunning Reversal

As this issue went to press, President Phil Hanlon 77 announced that five sports teams cut last year are back in play. Both golf teams, both swimming and diving teams, and the men’s lightweight rowing team were dropped in a controversial move last July because of budgetary and admissions concerns. Arthur Bryant, a lawyer for the women’s teams, alleged the action violated Title IX. To avoid litigation the College has reimbursed his firm more than $100,000 in fees and will conduct a gender-equity review of athletics programs. “Dartmouth screwed up royally,” Bryant said in a press release.

Push for Diversity

On the eve of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, College officials promised to increase the number of BIPOC faculty and faculty who study racial injustice, systemic racism, and institutional equity during the next five years. Last summer the College committed to increase the percentage of faculty of color to 25 percent by 2027. The current percentage is just under 20 percent. Dartmouth will also conduct a survey to ensure “racial and gender equity across the institution,” according to the office of communications.

A Carnival Makeover

The 111th Winter Carnival was scheduled for three weekends in February with a theme centered on video and virtual gaming: “Level-Up: Carnival Rebooted.” With Occom Pond closed, there was no polar bear plunge, but two ice rinks were created on the Green for skaters. Events were limited to students with on-campus access.

Black Perspectives

Alumni relations has assembled a racial equality and social justice resource hub, with an online collection of alumni and faculty stories and perspectives on Black history and alumni such as E.E. Just, class of 1907. The site also includes info on resources, College efforts to build a more inclusive culture, and statements from College leaders. It’s available at alumni. dartmouth.edu.