Challenge and Beauty in Unique Times

The challenges of the ongoing pandemic are far from over, yet during the past 12 months Dartmouth students, faculty, and staff have worked hard to create an environment of active engagement and learning in a year unlike any other. There have been students on campus throughout the year, and this fall saw the most students on campus in Dartmouth’s history.To get more news about 欧美一级大片, you can visit our official website.

College Photographer Eli Burakian ’00, Multimedia Manager Robert Gill, and Office of Communications intern Julia Levine ’23 were on campus, too, to capture this unique time. While the landscape of social interaction has changed throughout the year, the beauty of Dartmouth’s location in the heart of New England continues to shine, reminding us to think beyond these difficult times as the seasons change and the world keeps turning. That’s not too difficult to do when immersed in a community of thoughtful, enthusiastic, and adventurous people.

Below is a selection of images, chosen by Burakian and Gill as some of their favorites, with their thoughts about each photo. These images remind us that even during hard times, amazing things can happen here at Dartmouth.In March, the Hood Museum of Art opened to small, guided tours. I feel privileged to be working in a place with an amazing museum and I’m always blown away by the art. Here Jamie Powell, curator of Indigenous art, leads a “tiny tour” for some lucky Dartmouth students. (Photo by Eli Burakian ’00)
When indoor activities had to be curtailed, the summer provided a great opportunity for students to participate in outdoor activities. In July, I headed to Hartland, Vt., to photograph students kayaking on a section of Connecticut River rapids. I couldn’t find a great angle to shoot the rapids (pun intended), but luckily Lidia Balanovich ’22 pulled up in front of me and I was able to capture a moment of goofy joy. (Photo by Eli Burakian ’00)
“Umma,” a theater production written by Stella Asa ’22, was performed in August, with Esther Oluokun ’20, shown here, playing the title role. I continue to be amazed by the quality of student-written shows and performances. (Photo by Robert Gill)
Some students carry books in their packs, others carry dogs. Here Jordan Fields, a Guarini graduate student in earth sciences, rides past the library with his dog, Wendell. (Photo by Eli Burakian ’00)
The construction in front of Dartmouth Hall meant that we needed to move the first-year class photo to the front of Baker-Berry Library. Standing on the top rung of a 14-foot ladder with a camera in one hand and a megaphone in the other, I was able to get just high enough to see all the faces of the Class of 2025. It brought joy to my heart to see this whole new cohort of students on campus. (Photo by Eli Burakian ’00)
Having postponed the matriculation ceremony last year for the Class of ’24 due to COVID-19, this fall President Philip J. Hanlon ’77 did double duty, hosting two classes of students in his office in small groups and individually to welcome the members of the classes of 2024 and 2025. His ability to engage with each group and his desire to create connections with the students was impressive. (Photo by Eli Burakian ’00)
The fall of 2021 was one of the most underwhelming foliage years in recent memory, but there were a few trees that were gorgeous, such as this maple next to Rollins Chapel. I was able to get a nice composition of Baker Tower and the tree by standing on the driveway behind Wilder Hall—a classic fall Dartmouth shot. (Photo by Eli Burakian ’00)