Sitting on the Fence 5/1/24 w Peter Robinson
Fascinating conversation with Peter Robinson and John Bussey. View the session by clicking on the red arrow below:
If you would like to see all the videos available on the D79 YouTube Channel, click HERE
May 2024 Newsletter
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| May 2024 issue features
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· Wed., May 1: A Sitting on the 79 Fence session with Peter Robinson & John Bussey (page 3).
· Sat., May 18: Event Celebration of Buddy Teevens in Hanover (page 5)
· Our 45th Reunion: June 19-22, 2025 updates (page 7-9)
· Other upcoming 1979 events (page 31)
· Make a quick gift to the Dartmouth College Fund (page 4)
· Amazing April 8 Eclipse photos by classmates (pages 14 to 17)
· Multitudes of your 79th Mini and Micro Reunions Photos (many pages)
· Updates to mark.winkler.79@gmail. |
2024 mini and micro reunion photos
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February 2024 Newsletter
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| February 2024 issue features
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- 79th Mini- and Micro Reunions Info (3/19/24)
- All D79 Class Contacts and Websites
- Dartmouth College in the NEWS
- Found on Facebook: Discounts for Seniors
- SAVE THE DATE for our 45th Reunion: June 19-22, 2025
- Jennifer Hughes & Ken Beer 45th Reunion Co-Chairs
- Flight AA 1979 from LAX to ORD
- 2023 Classmate Obituaries - In Memory (8 classmates)
- Upcoming D79 Events & Your D79 To Do List
Updates to mark.winkler.79@gmail.com
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Sitting on the Fence 1/17/24 with Professors Aronson and Arion
A fascinating hour with Professors Richard Aronson and Doug Arion learning about our solar system and planet. See the session on the class YouTube Channel HERE Part of it is like listening to Professor Jastrow in Stars, Summer 77.
2023 Year in Review Slideshow
December 2023 Newsletter
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- Baker Library Tower
- Mingle & Jingle Zoom Event (12/6/23)
- Sitting on the Fence Zoom Event (1/17/24)
- COR Capital Inclusiveness Zoom Event (2/7/24)
- DPCS Mentors & Mentees Surveys
- Dartmouth Football Ivy League Champions
- Dartmouth College Fund 1979
- Alumni Council Update
- The Bartlett Tower Society: Three Steps
- Admissions Applicant Interviewing
- All D79 Class Contacts and Websites
- Upcoming D79 Events & Your D79 To Do List
Updates to mark.winkler.79@gmail.com
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September 2023 Newsletter
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| September 2023 issue features
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• The Tower of Baker Library
• Green DCF Gratitude
• Class Events
• Classmate Stewardship
• Accomplishments & Goals
• Ripley Society 1979
• Classmates of 1979
• Boston Weekend
• ’79 Annual Report
• Currier Scholarship Fund
• Found on Facebook
• To share and to do with Class
• Submit 79 History Objects
Updates to mark.winkler.79@gmail.com
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June 2023 Video of Micro/Mini Reunions +
Pat Pannell has delivered another Sundance Film Festival applicant. Enjoy a wonderful
collage of pictures from the first 5 months of 2023 starring over 100 class members.
Sitting on the 79 Fence with Dr. Lee Jones
Dr. Lee Jones, interviewed by classmate Dr. Cherie Holmes, discusses the the medical field with respect to education and care in this 70 minute session.
Watch the video on the class YouTube Channel HERE
May 2023 Newsletter
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- Letter from the Editor: Be Curious Together
- Some Dartmouth College Updates
- Letter from the President: A Season to Connect
- 7 Questions for the Charles’s
- 79th Day Mini/Micro Reunions with Lots of Photos!!
- Mens Soccer 1979 Reunion
- North Mass 1979 Reunion
- Dartmouth 1979 London
- Sitting on the ’79 Fence Event for 5/31
- Buddy Teevens Update
- Hal Ripley Society 1979
- Dartmouth & Hanover in London
- Upcoming Class Events
- Classmate Contacts
- Mind the 1979
- Full King's Coronation Schedule Link
Updates to mark.winkler.79@gmail.com
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2023 mini and micro-reunions
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February 2023 Newsletter
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- Letter from the Editor: "Lifelong Learning Beyond the Green
- FEATURE: Responses from 24 Classmates to the recent 7 Questions Survey
- Sitting on the ’79 Fence (Jan 11, '23) with Katy VanDusen & Cynthia Berger
- Classmate Notes including one with "eye-watering freshness"
- LSA Blois 1977: A Recent Zoom Reunion
- Be a Sustaining Donor to Dartmouth
- Dartmouth Partners ’79 in Community Service: Our Class Project
- Class Events Calendar out through 2054!
- Blackness in Boston Weekend Event: May 6-7, 2023
- Obituaries of Classmates who passed away in 2022
- Class Officers & Key Class Links
- How to Update Your Alumni Info
- FEATURE: 79th Day of 2023 Mini-Reunion Events and Info
- DOWNLOAD HERE: 79th Day Mini-Reunion Photo Banner
Next Newsletter in April. Updates to mark.winkler.79@gmail.com
by March 25th, 2023. Thanks.
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Sitting on the 79 Fence with Katy VanDusen
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| Experience an interesting 60 minute conversation with Katy VanDusen about climate change, interviewed by classmate Cynthia Berger. The interview can be seen HERE at the Class YouTube site |
2022 year in review slideshow
December 2022 Newsletter
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- The Dawn of 1979
- 1979: a Class Odyssey
- Sitting on the Fence (Jan 11, '23) with Katy Van Dusen & Cynthia Berger
- Report from your Alumni Counselor
- Holts Ledge Homecoming Hike
- Homecoming Update
- Class Approves Updated Constitution
- 50 Years of Coeducation at Dartmouth
- Dartmouth Lifelong Learning Links
- Giving to Dartmouth and Class
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2022 mini and micro-reunions
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September 2022 Newsletter
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Updated Dartmouth Shield for 1979 A Letter from your Class President, Adam Samuels DCF '79's are Winners Again Class of 1979 Accomplishments & Goals Upcoming Class Events Captain James T. Kirk, Tribbles & Dartmouth Fall 2022 D79 Mini-Reunions Schedule Hal Ripley Society Update Committee on Race Update Dartmouth '79 Partners in Community Service Giving to Dartmouth and Class |
COR 8.25.22: Understanding Transgender Identity with guest speaker Amanda Rosenblum '07
To quote classmate Rueben Stokes:
WOW! JUST WOW! This is a must see! Last night I joined some of our classmates in attending a powerful and enlightening zoom presentation/discussion on gender identity, a subject that in some way impacts each and every one of us. Gender is not Sexuality and can be an intimidating subject for boomers like us. We grew up in an “either or” binary world of only two genders. Our brilliant presenter, Amanda Rosenblum, Dartmouth ’07 and DGALA Vice President revealed how subsequent generations, our kids and grandkids, are dismantling the barriers and developing fluid and inclusive language to describe the intersectional variations of how they identify and present who they really are. In less than 45 minutes my knowledge level and more importantly, my comfort level increased dramatically. Thanks to the ’79 Committee on Race for making this possible. WOW! JUST WOW!
Presented on the Class Youtube page HERE
Buddy Teevens in the Dartmouth Alumni Magazine
Buddy gives some of his Head Coaching philosophy HERE
Sitting on the 79 Fence with Jim Hake and Dave Stone
Listen in on Gail Granowitz interviewing Jim Hake and Dave Stone about the charitable work their teams are doing and it's long term benefits. You can watch this recorded interview on our YouTube Channel HERE!
June 2022 Newsletter
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| June 2022 issue features – Download Newsletter Here re - Sitting on the Fence with Jim Hake and Dave Stone
- Making your gift to Dartmouth College
- Un bien/bueno '79 LSA Reunion
- As a Parent, "This is My Wish" by Mark Winkler
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Mini /Micro Reunion Movie!
Pat Pannell, our Reconnector and Madam of Digital Content, has created a fabulous 2 minute movie of our 79th Day Mini and Micro reunion pics. If you want to put a smile on your face and see over 79 classmates click HERE to be transported to our Youtube page where you can either view the movie. There are many creative ways to be a 79 and you'll see some good examples here. Thanks Pat for this great movie. If your photo is missing it's never to late to get in on the fun, send it in to Adam Samuels at Ahsamuels@gmail.com.
May 2022 Newsletter
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| May 2022 issue features – Download Newsletter Here re - 79th Day Mini-Reunion and Micro Reunion Pics
- Gifts and Links
- Hal Ripley Society Update
- Many, Many Upcoming ’79 Events
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Sitting on the 79 Fence with Rob Evans and Rick Leonardi
Enjoy a fascinating 80 minutes hearing classmates and visual artists Rob Evans and Rick Leonardi discuss examples of their work which are presented in the YouTube Video
The ~1 hour interview is posted on our '79 Channel HERE
March 2022 Newsletter
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| March 2022 issue features – click here to download: - 79th Day Mini-Reunions
- Sitting on the ‘79 Art Fence Event (Apr 20 @ 8pm)
- Committee on Race Weekend Event in DC
- Alumni Council Election
- Answers to 7 Questions
- Gifts and Links
- Hal Ripley Society Update
- DPCS ‘79 Class Project
- Classmate Obits 2021
- Many, Many Upcoming ’79 Events
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Sitting on the 79 Fence with John Bussey
 | See and hear John Bussey be interviewed by Mark Winkler on the Class of 1979 Youtube Channel. John has been a lifelong newspaper reporter, notably spending decades at the Wall Street Journal reporting on global events. The ~1 hour interview is posted on our '79 Channel HERE |
January 2022 Newsletter
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| January 2022 Newsletter Features
- Dartmouth 1979 Hall
- Surviving Brain Injury
- John Bussey ’79 Event (Jan 19th @ 8pm)
- Baker Library Book Donations
- Class of 1979 Scholar: Ale ’23
- Class History and Website
- Hal Ripley Society Update
- 1979 Art Acquisition Fund
- Committee on Race Update
- New Alumni Council Rep for ’79?
- Upcoming ’79 Events
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Grandma and Grandpa (Aunties and Uncles) Storytime
Enjoy a Committee on Race presentation of Grandma and Grandpa (Uncles and Aunties) Storytime. Hosted by Curtis Rooks the session includes both suggestions and readings by several classmates (November 18, 2021) Watch the video at the Class of ’79 Youtube Page.
Click here for more details and a list of book recommendations.
Sitting on the ’79 Fence with Margo Squire
Our most recent "Sitting on the ’79 Fence" session featured Margo Squire talking about the current situation in Afghanistan. Margo was interviewed by classmate Dave Bridges.
Click Here to get to the 79 youtube page.
November Newsletter
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| November 2021 Newsletter Features
• From Your Class President
• Mini-Reunion Football @ Brown, Providence, RI (Nov 20)
• Holiday ’79 Mingle & Jingle Zoom (Dec 1)
• Medicare Signup Info
• With Margo Squire (Oct 13)
• With John Bussey (Jan19)
• Story Time Workshop (Nov 18)
• NEW YouTube ’79 Channel
• Update your Alumni Profile
• Mount Cardigan Hike (Oct 8)
• Upcoming ’79 Events
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2021 mini- and micro-reunion slideshow
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September Newsletter
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| September 2021 Newsletter Features
• From Your Class President
* Homecoming (Oct 8/9)
• Hike Mt. Cardigan (Oct 8)
• “Sitting on the ’79 Fence with Margo Squire” on Wed., Oct 13
• All Your Class Officers
• Spring ’79 Survey Results
• The College Green in 1771
• D’79 Instagram - NEW
• DCF ’79 Giving Results
• Committee on Race
• Class of ’79 links & emails
• Upcoming ’79 Events
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Sitting on the '79 Fence with Beth Blatt
Click here to view video on YouTube
This is a recording of a cold reading of an excerpt of Beth Blatt's play, "In Her Words," made on June 24, 2021. The cast of 12 included Dartmouth '79 classmates Gina Barreca, Paul Centenari, Renee Diao Graham, Judi Donnelly, Custis Glover, Eve Hoar, Norm Richter, Laurie Rosenfield, Fawn Wilderson - and Beth herself. Guest appearances by Awo Adu ('22) and Michelle Benitez ('24).
June Newsletter
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| June 2021 Newsletter Features
ZOOM meetings:
• “Sitting on the ’79 Fence with… Beth Blatt ’79” on June 23
• Letter From Your Class President
* Updates to the slate of Class Officers
• Eight (8) pages of classmate photos from the 79th Day Mini- & Micro- Reunions
• Dartmouth College Support of Students and Scholarship
• Alumni Council Update and Dartmouth plans for Fall 2021 from Chip Debelius
• Upcoming Class of ’79 Events (with one out even to 2054!)
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Sitting on the '79 Fence with Bill Holmes
Click here to view video on YouTube
Bill Holmes is a medical doctor with a degree in Public Health who for most of the last 40 years has focused his efforts overseas, doing a combination of delivering life-saving care to refugees and vulnerable populations (including starting hospitals in Cambodia, Nepal, Afghanistan and Bangladesh), providing technical support to NGO programming, and supporting government policy and planning initiatives. In 2018, Dartmouth awarded Bill an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters. Bill spoke and was then interviewed by Peggy Epstein Tanner. His topic provided a broad view of his 40-year experience, and is titled: “Voices from the Peace Zone—Collaborating for Global Health.”
April Newsletter
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| April 2021 Newsletter Features
ZOOM meetings:
• “Sitting on the ’79 Fence with… Bill Holmes ’79” on April 28
• “Getting Comfortable Talking about Race” on May 20
• Letter From Your Class President
• Initial photos from the 79th Day Mini-Reunions
• Classmate Obituaries - In Memory: Who we lost in 2020
• Upcoming Class of ’79 Events (even one in 2029)
• Help out your class by becoming a class officer or volunteer
• Joining the Bartlett Tower Society: Three Quick Steps
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The First Dartmouth College Land Grant
Thanks to Ben White for referring us to this video!
February Newsletter
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| February 2021 Newsletter Features
This issue features:
• No 40th Reunion
• Virtual Tour of Montgomery, AL on Feb. 25
• Class Survey Results
• Peter Roby new interim Athletic Director
• DCF: 7 x 9 = 63!
• ’79 Conversations on Race: Police Reform
• How is Dartmouth Doing?
• Our Newest Adopted Classmate
• Seasonal Property Wanted
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December Newsletter
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| December 2020 Newsletter Features
This issue features:
• Class of ’79 Trivia: Questions & Answers
• “What’s Possible” from Adam Samuels
• Our Class Project: Dartmouth Partners in Community Service (DPCS)
• Class Treasurer’s Update
• ’79 Conversations on Race Update and Next Conversation
• Dartmouth College Fund Thank You
• ’79 Online: What the Founders Gave Us
• A Gathering on ’79s in Virginia
• Polynesian Paradise |
Fall Newsletter
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| Fall 2020 Newsletter Features
ZOOM meetings:
1. Virtual Halloween Mini-Reunion (Oct. 30)
2. Government in the US: '79 Online Event (Nov. 10)
1. Adam's Inaugural Letter
2. Mark's Retirement Letter
3. Award for the '79 Conversations on Race
4. Forty-One Class of 1979 Stats
5. Class Officers Roster with emails |
'79 Online - Conversations on Race Year-End Update
When the ’79 Conversations On Race concluded in late August, we shared with you our desire to transition our efforts to tasks that we could do as individuals, as groups and as a class to effect change regarding diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). We conducted three “bucket” Zoom calls during the third week of September with classmates. We discussed how we may advance DE&I efforts as described previously. Below is a list of the topics that seemed to pique your interests:
Bucket One: Personal and Group Enrichment
· Class trip to African-American museums
o Example: EJI Legacy Museum From Enslavement to Incarceration and other important sites
· Working on creating a “children’s book” discussion/reading group
· Working on developing a “film/video” discussion group
· Continuing ’79 Conversations On Race and Critical Issues – Expanding on topics and issues raised in the various discussions
Bucket Two: Impacting the College
· Developing an effective mentoring program for students and recent alumni
· Working with the college to develop a curriculum based forum for discussion/education around these issues
· Potentially sponsoring an event/forum/symposium to encourage BIPOC faculty recruitment/retention
o Including exploring collaboration and partnerships with BIPOC alumni and/or College initiatives on inclusive excellence
Bucket Three: Reaching Beyond the Green
· Dovetailing with ongoing Conversations drawing on the expertise and experience of our Classmates to increase knowledge and/or develop action steps
· Organizing classmates with specific skills sets to assist under-resourced communities, e.g. Physicians, Financial Literacy, Emotional Health & Identity, etc.
As a result of the bucket Zoom calls, there was an overwhelming interest in continuing the ’79 Conversations On Race. Our thought is to schedule conversations periodically, possibly starting with Conversation 5 in January of next year. Topic yet to be determined. The class trip was popular as well; however, planning this activity is on hold due to the pandemic. Many museums are closed at this time. This will be explored later in 2021.
Several classmates have responded with thoughts, ideas and research regarding how to develop a viable mentoring program. These efforts are ongoing.
The committee thought it would be prudent to take a pause this fall. As we know, the country is in the midst of a general election. Following that is the holiday season. As stated previously, we may start with Conversation 5 in January.
In closing, we wanted to reach out to you and provide a quick update regarding activities since we held our conversations this summer. We will have more details in the upcoming Winter 2021 newsletter. We also want to thank you for your interest and participation! You may have noticed the Class of ‘79 was recognized by the Dartmouth Class Officer Association Executive Board and Alumni Relations in a meeting held the week of October 16th. It is our hope that this recognition will inspire other alumni and classes to embark on activities similar to ours!
Spring Newsletter
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| Spring 2020 Newsletter Features
1. A recap of the inaugural ’79 Online virtual reunion event in May.
2. Links to the College’s Pre-union programing for virtual inspiration, June 14-20.
3. Updates from classmates and their reflections on missing our reunion in Hanover.
4. A request for more Alumni Mentors for our class project: Dartmouth Partners in Community Service (DPCS)
5. Updates from “our” undergraduate DCF Scholars and a DCF Summary.
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2020 mini- and micro-reunions
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Dartmouth '79 LIfeNet launch
“Lean on me when you’re not strong. I’ll be your friend; I’ll help you carry on .…”
Last November we wrote about forming ’79 LifeNet: a network of classmates supporting other classmates facing personal or family crisis, depression or suicide. We have lost too many classmates to suicide and don’t want to lose any more.
Many of you offered to help. From this start, we have created three pages of ’79 LifeNet resources, accessible from the right side of the top banner on the Class of 1979 home page:
• The ’79 LifeNet launch page, describing the program;
• The National Wellness Resources page, linking to professional resources for times of immediate crisis;
• And ’79 Classmate Resources, providing immediate access by email and phone to 20 classmates who can confidentially listen, support, and connect you with professional help.
Please access our ’79 LifeNet pages and review their important content. Consider taking the QPR suicide prevention and risk training program described on the National Wellness page. We need to talk openly and directly about suicide. Experts teach that if you have any question or suspicion that a loved one or friend is contemplating suicide, immediately ask them, listen to them, help them.
2019 mini- and micro-reunions
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2018 mini- and micro-reunions
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2017 Homecoming events photos
2017 Mini and Micro Reunions slideshow
A memory from freshman fall....
Photo of the Class of ’79 record-breaking 100-tier bonfire, taken by Charlie Rowe in November 1975 from the front overhang of the Hanover Inn.
Updated 35th Reunion Photos!