CarniVAIL RecapThis year’s CarniVAIL event was held March 5-6th in Vail, Colorado. Judy Stein ’85 once again was a part of this fun event. and several ’85s joined her for a weekend of fun. This year’s theme was to honor the great skiers of the 1980s classes and the legendary National Ski Hall of Fame skier Ralph Miller ’ 55. There were contributions from Tiger Shaw ’85, President of USSA; world ski champion, Lindsay Vonn and Dartmouth daughter, Mikaela Shiffrin; Lisa Densmore-Ballard ‘83, Chairman of the Masters Ski Racing Committee and President of the Outdoor Writers Association; Aldo Radamus (the Executive Director of Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Dan Nelson ‘75 (Director of the Dartmouth Outing Club); Trish Michaelsen (Coordinator of the Dartmouth Ski Friends); and over 30 former Dartmouth Olympians, National Champions, All Americans, Ski Team Captains, former ski team coaches and team members. Check out the many photos taken over the weekend here. Pictured here: Tom Horton ’85, Sarah Millham ’85, Tiger Shaw ’85, & Judy Stein ’85 Save the date for CarniVAIL 2017 on March 3 – 5, 2017. Plans and surprises are already in the works. Classmates online…Check out our very own Dr. Jake Lowenstern ’85, Scientist-in-Charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, in this Smithsonian Channel special, Yellowstone SuperVolcano. Thanks to Tom Friedman ’85 for letting us know! Classmates out in the world… Anita Charles ’85 is spending this semester in India on a Fulbright-Nehru grant to work at the Lady Shri Ram College for Women in New Delhi. Anita is a faculty member in Education at Bates College. Joining Anita in India are two of her five children, Devki and Malvika. To read more about their adventures visit their blog. Devki and Malvika are also contributing, so the blog site is a good read for older children/teens interested in learning about life and the education system in India. CALLOUT: Have you done a 180 with your career path?In our Spring Class of ’85 Newsletter we will be highlighting classmates who have made a career “pivot”. If your career is now very different from what you started with many years ago, please send us your story – where you are, what made you change and the highs and lows of this new career. If you are considering a career change of any type, check out these free lunchtime webinar from the Alumni Office: Strategies for a Successful Career Pivot Ready to take the next step in your career? Dartmouth Alumni’s “Strategies for a Successful Career Pivot” free lunchtime webinar series will help you put your best foot forward.
Whether you’re looking to switch jobs, move ahead in the one you have, or transition to a whole new field, our experts will help you take stock, identify your strengths, tell your story, and develop the competencies you need to plan your next move. The series begins on Wednesday, March 23 from noon-1 p.m. (ET) with “Telling Your Career Story: The Art of Narrative.” Paul Argenti, professor of corporate communication, will share the techniques he teaches at the Tuck School of Business to prepare you to tell your own story no matter what questions you’re asked or how pressured the situation may be. Participate in as many webinars as you like, or choose the topics that are most important to you. New episodes on salary negotiation, interview skills, and personal branding will launch in May and June. SAVE THE DATE – Dartmouth Alumni Day of Service on May 7thCheck here for activities and locations, or create your own day of service in your community. “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill Dartmouth Events for April 2016 (click on the title for event details)Gallery Talk with Sharon Washington ’81 and Natalia Wrobel ’11
04/05/2016 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Join Abigail Ogilvy Holden ’11, owner of Abigail Ogilvy Gallery, for a conversation with two talented women in the arts, Sharon Washington ’81 and Natalia Wrobel ’11. Los Angeles, CA: Happy Hour & Mixer with Cornell
04/07/2016 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Co-mingle with fellow Big Green and Big Red alums for a Happy Hour and mixer in downtown L.A.! Chicago, IL: Dartmouth on Location
04/08/2016 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Join Lindsay Whaley, professor of classics and linguistics at Dartmouth, and explore the blockbuster exhibition The Greeks – at Chicago’s Field Museum. Springfield, MA: Dartmouth at the Springfield Symphony
04/09/2016 All day event
Join Professor Steve Swayne and the Dartmouth Club of Pioneer Valley for an evening of Beethoven and Brahms at the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. Philadelphia, PA: Big Green Baseball Watch Party
04/09/2016 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Dartmouth Club of Philadelphia invites all Maryland alumni to a watch party at Mac’s Tavern (co-owned by a Dartmouth alum) to cheer on the Big Green baseball. Washington, DC: Happy Hour, Club Volunteers and Board Meeting
04/11/2016 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Board of Directors meets monthly in open meetings and welcomes the participation of all Dartmouth individuals. Please join us! New York, NY: New York Cares Day: Volunteer With Dartmouth Alums
04/16/2016 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
We’re rolling up our sleeves to give New York City a spring greening on Hands On New York Day. Washington, DC: Washington Walks Tour
04/16/2016 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Join Washington Walks to visit the historic Rock Creek Cemetery. Los Angeles, CA: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants
04/17/2016 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Enjoy a fabulous night of baseball as we watch our Los Angeles Dodgers take on the San Francisco Giants! It’s also Viva Los Dodgers night! San Francisco, CA: Volunteer Breakfast Serving at GLIDE
04/23/2016 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Make your Spring a giving Spring by joining your fellow alums at this GLIDE breakfast serving event. Calabasas, CA: Hike in Malibu Creek State Park
04/23/2016 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Please join us for an easy hike in one of LA County’s best parks, and some of the most spectacular volcanic rock formations in Southern California! Pittsburgh, PA: All Ivy Plus Bike Tour
04/24/2016 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Sunday April 24th BikePGH hosts a 14 mile bike tour of Pittsburgh featuring public art, bike friendly streets and riverfront trails. Boston, MA: Rex Sox Tickets
04/28/2016 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Back by popular demand, the DCGB has secured blocks of tickets to watch the Red Sox play at Fenway Park. New York, NY: The Dartmouth Aires and the University Glee Club of New York City
04/29/2016 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Dartmouth College’s oldest a cappella group, and one of the nation’s finest college performing ensembles, returns to NYC to join the UGC at our debut in Jazz at Lincoln Center. Denver, CO: Dartmouth on Location
04/30/2016 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Join fellow alumni at Denver’s Museum of Nature and Science and learn about the cultural impact and history of chocolate, one of the world’s most fascinating (and tempting) treats. Dartmouth Athletics Schedule – April and May Cheer on our Dartmouth athletes when they come to your town. Go Big Green! | 
