Generational Bridges To The World's Troubles

About the Book

Through personal stories this book demonstrates that generations 50 years apart in their college experiences share a committment to address the world's troubles as their own and to make a difference in the lives of others. The stories are written by members of the Dartmouth Classes of 1964 and 2014 and reflect diverse ways of giving back to their communities. The classmate stories are complemented by special stories by the current President of Dartmouth , the only other living President of Dartmouth and the Dean of the College when members of the class of 1964 were students.

About the Author

Ron Schram is a 1964 graduate of Dartmouth College and the current president of the class of 1964. Ron had edited an earlier collection of essays , Sports: A Generation's Common Bond, that highlighted the diverse athletic interests of his classmates and the impact of sports on their lives as they celebrated their 65th birthdays. In this book, he wanted to show another dimension of their lives and highlight the different ways in which they have tried to make a difference in the lives of others as they celebrate their 70th birthdays. Unlike the first book, this collection of essays includes essays written not only by members of the class of 1964 but also by members of the class of 2014 which has a special connection with the class of 1964 because it will graduate when the class of 1964 has its 50th reunion.. The committment to others is shared by the two classes and is a natural component of the Dartmouth legacy of leadership.