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Dartmouth College's Board of Trustees Elects Five Alumni as New Trustees

The new members, who will serve four-year renewable terms ending in 2012, are:

-- Jeffrey R. Immelt '78, chairman and chief executive officer, GE;

-- Sherri C. Oberg '82, Tuck '86, founder, president and chief executive officer, Acusphere, Inc.;

-- John A. Rich '80, chair, Department of Health Management and Policy, and director, Center for Academic Public Health Practice, Drexel University;

-- Steven Roth '62, Tuck '63, chairman and chief executive officer, Vornado Realty Trust, and,

-- Diana L. Taylor '77, managing director, Wolfensohn & Company, L.L.C.

"We are extremely pleased to add to the Board such a distinguished group of alumni who bring to Dartmouth a wealth of diverse experience and capabilities," said Haldeman. "This group of remarkably accomplished individuals will significantly enhance our capacity to provide effective stewardship of this world-class institution. They not only have strong ties to Dartmouth, but also bring additional expertise and leadership in fields -- such as medicine and biotechnology, public service, real estate and international management -- important to the governance of the College. We appreciate the significant commitment that Jeff, Sherri, John, Steve and Diana are making to serve as Trustees and look forward to working closely with them in the years to come."

James Wright, president of Dartmouth and an ex-officio member of the Board, said: "I am thrilled to welcome to the Board such a talented group of alumni. All of our new Trustees have demonstrated outstanding leadership as professionals and as passionate, devoted supporters of Dartmouth. Jeff, Sherri, John, Steve and Diana share an intense commitment to Dartmouth's mission and will provide valuable guidance to the College as we seek to build on our success."

More information on the new trustees can be found here: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~news/releases/2008/09/05.html

SOURCE Dartmouth College