The Dartmouth Dish 2013: President Obama's Talk-- Pictures

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

President Obama's Talk-- Pictures

President Obama addresses the UT student body about the importance of receiving a higher education and the failure of our generation in doing so. He stressed the importance of not only seeking, but completing education. 1/3 of college students in the United States does not graduate; 1/2 of minority students don't. President Obama called education an economic issue-- something that was essential-- if the United States wanted to compete successfully in the global economy.

Protestors stood outside Gregory Gym, where President Obama spoke.

Although they hoped to make an impact, they were probably not very successful. President Obama entered the gym through the back entrance.

The Alma Mater

Dear old Dartmouth, give a rouse
For the college on the hill!
For the Lone Pine above her,
And the loyal ones who love her,
Give a rouse, give a rouse, with a will!
For the sons of old Dartmouth,
For the daughters of Dartmouth.
Though 'round the girdled earth they roam,
Her spell on them remains;
They have the still North in their hearts,
The hill-winds in their veins,
And the granite of New Hampshire
In their muscles and their brains.

Dear old Dartmouth, set a watch
Lest the old traditions fail!
Stand as sister stands by brother!
Dare a deed for the old Mother!
Greet the world, from the hills, with a hail!
For the sons of old Dartmouth,
For the daughters of Dartmouth.
Around the world they keep for her
Their old undying faith;
They have the still North in their soul,
The hill-winds in their breath,
And the granite of New Hampshire
Is made part of them till death.