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In Memoriam - B.V. "Dexter" Brooks
Trustee, engaged alum, active citizen, joyous creator of crossword puzzles. All of these describe ACTA friend and wise counsel, B.V. "Dexter" Brooks, who died August 31.
An active tennis player, sailor and skier, B.V. brought a positive energy to every activity. And he brought remarkable conviction as well.
Realizing the important role alumni can play in holding their alma maters to high standards, B.V. vigorously opposed efforts to diminish independent voices on the Dartmouth board of trustees. He understood that good governance is essential and that alumni could and should speak their minds about institutional actions.
He also realized the importance of competition in the educational marketplace. In recent years, he had promoted online education to focus on American history and Western Civilization - topics he felt were too often neglected by traditional four-year institutions.
He was intellectually engaged, well-read yet forever a student, active in the public sphere, and devoted to his country. We bid him a fond farewell.
Posted by Anne D. Neal on September 12, 2011 at September 12, 2011 12:30 PM
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