Unique college partnership inspires Dartmouth students to join with
Dartmouth alumni and their families in addressing problems facing our
society.
"If I have had a small fraction of the impact on the children that they have
had on me, then I am quite satisfied with what I have accomplished." This
reflection from a DPCS intern demonstrates the transformative impact of a DPCS
experience. Another former intern said, "For the first time, I not only
interacted with homeless, HIV-positive, and substance-abusing people; I was
able to offer them my help."
These special experiences also engage Dartmouth alumni mentors. One
alumnus wrote: "Significant differences can be made in people's lives with the
simple act of mentoring."
As for the community service organizations, their feedback focuses on the
enormous contribution, insight and enthusiasm that Dartmouth interns provided,
enabling them to come closer to achieving their organization's mission and
goals.
Ten years ago, DPCS sent out its first intern. As of today, almost 250
young people have gone out to address difficult problems facing our
society. Thirty eight (38) Dartmouth classes have provided eighty-eight
(88) mentors. In 2000 the National Service and Points of Light
Foundation bestowed its Points of Light Award on DPCS.
To celebrate this pioneering effort and its accomplishments, and to lay the
foundation for a healthy sustainable future, major celebrations will be held on
the following dates: April 16, 2005 (Sat.) at Brace Commons in Hanover, NH;
April 20, 2005 (Wed.) at the Newton Marriot in Boston, MA; and April 21, 2005
(Thurs.) at the Law Office of Schulte, Roth, Zabel, 919 3rd Ave (at 57th St.)
in New York, NY. As plans are finalized, information will be posted on DPCS's website. If specific
information is sought, please contact Becky Windt (Becky.Windt@dartmouth.edu or at
603-646-2558). For more information about DPCS, see the following Fact
Sheet.
About Dartmouth Partners in Community Service
- Mission: "To inspire Dartmouth students to
join with Dartmouth alumni and their families in addressing problems facing our
society."
- Founded: 1995 by the Dartmouth Class of 1959 at its
35th Reunion.
- Partners: Student interns, alumni mentors, community
service organizations (CSOs), Tucker Foundation of Dartmouth College, DPCS
Alumni Board
- Administration and Student Development: Tucker Foundation
of Dartmouth College Department of Fellowships and Internships, 6154 S.
Fairbanks, Hanover, NH 03755; Tel: 603-646-2558; fax: 603-646-2645; email: dpcs@dartmouth.edu
- Alumni Board: Fund-raising ($72,000 in latest fiscal
year); assistance in locating CSOs and alumni mentors and interviewing and
evaluating students; preparation of materials (DPCS brochure and mentor guide);
maintenance of website
- Undergraduate Internships: 10 week terms throughout the
year (summer, fall, winter, spring)
- Interns Placed: 240 since 1994
- Alumni Mentors: 88 from 38 classes
- Community Service Organizations (nonprofit and
nonpartisan): 102 in 20 states (mostly in California, Massachusetts,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York)
- Co-sponsoring Classes: 1958, 1959, 1967, 1977, 1979, 1987
and 1990
- Endowment: $382,000 (income applied only to intern
stipends and related expenses)
- Award: 2000 Points of Light Award from the Corporation for
National Service and Points of Light Foundation.
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