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Conference Aimed to Demystify Computers

Admissions office

Admissions Office, Natalie Bryndred (L), Roger Muller

Over 200 women administrators from around the country attended a conference at Dartmouth on "The Administrative Use of the Computer in Education" aimed at demystifying the computer.

Man and the Computer

A Symposium sponsored by Dartmouth College and the Kiewit Computation Center: Man and the Computer

A symposium entitled "Man and the Computer" was held to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Kiewit Computation Center. Computer experts from business, government, and education met to discuss such topics as privacy, the computer and the law, computer crime, The Cashless Society, and the multi-national computer. John G. Kemeny, whose book inspired the title for the conference, was the keynote speaker.

Kiewit Rededicated

Hal Franklin '76 holding a t-shirt to be given to Peter Kiewit, Kiewit Public Terminal Room

On December 1, a formal rededication and recognition ceremony was held at Kiewit. Peter and Evelyn Kiewit were present to witness the unveiling of a commemorative plaque recognizing their support of computing. Hal Franklin '76 presented Peter Kiewit with an honorary Kiewit t-shirt with User Number K00001 emblazoned on the back. John S. McGeachie awarded Thomas E. Kurtz a plaque recognizing his years of leadership at Kiewit.

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