Occom Repatriation: ‘A Solemn and Celebratory Occasion’

Get a sneak peek at a student's rice cooker concert

Thursday, April 28, 2022 Occom Repatriation: 'A Solemn and Celebratory Occasion' With laughter, drumming, and a few tears, the Mohegan Tribe formally received the papers of their ancestor, Samson Occom, the 18th-century scholar and Presbyterian minister who traveled to Great Britain to raise money for the school that would become Dartmouth College. A delegation from Dartmouth, led by President Philip J. Hanlon '77, presented the archival collection of letters, journals, sermons, and other texts to Tribal leaders on Wednesday at an outdoor ceremony at the Mohegan Church in Uncasville, Conn., on land that the Mohegan people have lived on since before colonization. Jed Foundation Visits Graduate and Professional Schools Representatives from the foundation are on campus this week as part of Dartmouth's partnership with the nonprofit mental health organization. COVID-19 Response Leaders Discuss Protocols This Term Provost David Kotz '86 and Executive Vice President Rick Mills spoke with Justin Anderson, vice president for communications, about supporting in-person education while maintaining health and safety. Everyone Has Opinions, Even AI A computer science team developed code to write product reviews. Then they had to decide how and where it could be used. They settled on beer and wine reviews. Powwow Marks Golden Anniversary The celebration of Indigenous cultures, now in its 50th year, will begin on the Green at noon on May 7. It's a time for dancing, singing, and drumming. Innovation and Technology Festival Set for May 12-14 The event will bring together alumni, global tech experts, public policy leaders, faculty, and students for the grand openings of the new West End buildings and for discussions on innovation, collaboration, and the art of the possible. Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage This year's events kick off today with bubble tea on the Collis patio. Kudos: Swayne Is In Residence at the Library of Congress Music professor Steve Swayne is working with the Kluge Center's David Diamond Collection to write a book on the influential 20th-century American composer. Formula Hybrid Competition Is Back on Track After two years of virtual competition, Formula Hybrid+Electric is bringing student engineering teams back to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Beau Sulser '16 Called Up to the Majors The 2017 Ivy League Pitcher of the Year was called up this week to Major League Baseball by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He joins his older brother in the big leagues. Cole Sulser '12 is a relief pitcher for the Miami Marlins. VIDEO Cooking Up a Concert—With Rice Digital Musics student Trevor Van de Velde, Guarini '22, will switch on a cluster of rice cookers, not just to serve a meal, but to make music. IN THE NEWS WIRED Crypto Is Poised to Reshape Taxes—and Cities Devin Singh, an associate professor of religion, is cited in an op-ed discussing the theopolitical power of money over the centuries. Valley News 'We Were Kind of on a Mission' A feature on the life of the late Jon Appleton, the professor of music emeritus who died in January, includes his work as a pioneer of electroacoustic music. The New York Times Quoted: Paul Argenti "It's a real test of what is the Disney value system and what they are willing to stand up for," says the Tuck professor. VIEWS FROM THE GREEN Green Days Are Here Sunshine and warmer temperatures have brought more people outdoors, including Kenna Vansteyn '21 and Susannah Laster '22, who found a sunny spot for a visit on the Green. (Photo by Robert Gill) SUBMIT YOUR SHOTS Dartmouth News | Geisel News | Guarini News | Thayer News | Tuck News Copyright © 2022 Trustees of Dartmouth College | Unsubscribe