Dartmouth Class of 1978 - An Amazing Group of Men and Women

President James Wright made the following remarks during his Tenth Annual Report to the General Faculty this week:

"And I am delighted to be able to announce today that the Class of 1978 Reunion Giving Committee, made up of Bill Daniel, Elissa VonHeill Hylton, Steve Mandel, and Barbara Dau Southwell, has committed to meeting two goals by the time of their 30th reunion next June. Now we need to understand that the Class of '78 broke all previous reunion records in 2003 when they raised over $14 million for their 25th reunion. They have agreed to do this again! They have committed to raise the $40 million necessary to name the College's new Life Sciences building and contribute at least $3 million in unrestricted gifts supporting the student experience. This current commitment raises the bar for class gifts to an unbelievable height. I am so pleased that we will be able to name the Life Sciences building for the Class of 1978."

I am thrilled. It really is astounding that this group of men and women has had such financial success and yet remains as generous and committed to giving back to Dartmouth at the same time. It is a honor to be a part of such a group.