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November 13, 2003

Michael Stern '59 received Granger Award for Public Service

Michael Stern (D'59) (T'60) was presented the Tucker Foundation's Granger Award in Dartmouth Hall on November 4. Mr. Stern is a graduate of New York University School of Law.

Michael Stern '59 T'60

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As president of the Big Wood Foundation, Michael and his wife have been active in supporting a number of social service organizations and providing scholarship funds for needy youngsters. The sponsorship of an "I Have a Dream" by the 1989 class led to the creation of the Graduate Achievement Program (GAP) in 1991.

The following year, Mr. Stern conceived the Youth Employment Summer (YES) program, an outgrowth of the Graduate Achievement Program, providing motivated high school juniors and seniors with professional summer internships. In 1994, Mr. Stern and fellow 1959 classmate C. Ferries played critical roles in the establishment of Dartmouth Partners in Community Service (DPCS).

In determining who should receive the Award, the Granger Award Selection Committee seeks a graduate whose commitment to public service illustrates leadership, innovation in meeting community needs and produces outcomes that benefit an underserved population. A nominee's service may be in either a voluntary or professional capacity. Consideration will also be given to the duration of the commitment and the extent to which it is un- or under-recognized through other channels.