Letter from the Dean June 2018
Commencement, orientation, and interim Dean of the College
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Mindy Kaling ’01 to Graduates: ‘Why Not You?’
At Sunday’s commencement on the Green, Emmy-nominated writer, actor, producer, and comedy star Mindy Kaling ’01 urged members of the graduating class to be their own champions.
“I’m giving you permission to root for yourself,” said Kaling, who is best known for her roles in The Office and The Mindy Project. “And while you’re at it, root for those around you, too. It took me a long time to realize that success isn’t a zero-sum game.”
[more]Nicholas Norwitz ’18 Valedictory to the College
“What I’ve come to appreciate most of all over these past four years is that it is not about just making good decisions; you need to be provided with the opportunities to make those decisions,” valedictorian Norwitz told his classmates. “That’s the real privilege of being at an elite Ivy League school like Dartmouth. It opens up doors you didn't know existed and provides opportunities that you could only dream of.”
[more]President Phil Hanlon ’77 2018 Valedictory to the Graduating Students
“As you leave Dartmouth, remember the lessons you’ve learned through your global engagements, taking inspiration from today’s honorary degree recipients,” Hanlon told the Class of 2018.
[more]Letter from the Dean May 2018
Dartmouth’s mission is to prepare the most promising students for a lifetime of learning and responsible leadership.
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