Joseph S. Lewis III '75 named Dean, UC Irvine

Alumni News & Notes

October 21, 2009  Joseph S. Lewis III '75 was named Dean of the Arts, University of California, Irvine and will begin his  tenure in March 2010. Lewis is currently at Alfred University as Dean, School of Art and Design. At Hamilton he majored in art and then went to Maryland Art Institute to earn his masters. More ...

Hamilton Hosts Multicultural Affairs Conference

October 21, 2009  Hamilton is hosting a multicultural affairs conference on Thursday, Oct. 22, and Friday, Oct. 23. Attendees include administrators from the 30 member colleges and universities of the Consortium on High Achievement and Success (CHAS). More ...

Ketura Brown '04 Wins Prestigious Rangel Fellowship

April 30, 2009  Ketura Brown '04 has been selected as a 2009 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellow following a highly competitive nationwide contest. The Rangel Fellowship, funded by the U.S. Department of State and managed by the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center at Howard University, supports extraordinary individuals who want to pursue careers in the U.S. Foreign Service. More ...

Web TV Show Hosted by Gregory Thomas '85 Nominated for Global Media Award

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December 5, 2008  The Web-based interactive video series Jazz It Up!, hosted and co-produced by Hamilton graduate Gregory Thomas '85, has been nominated for a Global Media Award in the category of Outstanding Long Form—Entertainment. More ...

Joseph Lewis III '75 Featured in Art Exhibit at Alfred University

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Cassandra Harris-Lockwood K '74 Stages The Wonderful Wizard of Was

Michael "Doc" Woods Is Music Director

August 21, 2008  This weekend, the Stanley Theatre will open its doors for a unique piece of community action and entertainment. For the Good Inc., a non-profit organization started by Kirkland alumna Cassandra Harris-Lockwood '74, has collaborated with the youth of Utica and Cornhill to stage The Wonderful Wizard of Was, an adaptation of L. Frank Baum's children's classic set in Utica. The show, which is written and produced by Harris-Lockwood, features some of the best-known songs from Quincy Jones' The Wiz and the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. The Utica production is directed by T. K. Howard. Doris Yager, originator of the locally famed Rhythmlites, is the associate producer, and Hamilton Professor of Music Michael "Doc" Woods serves as music director, as well as the arranger and pit conductor.
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Daniel R. Garcia '84 Wins Small Business Award

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August 19, 2008  Crain's New York Business magazine has honored Daniel R. Garcia '84 with a 2008 Small Business Award. The award recognizes the runaway success of Salsa Caterers & Special Events, the catering and event-planning company Garcia founded in 1990. Since then, Bronx-based Salsa Caterers has emerged as New York City's premier caterer of authentic Hispanic cuisine and culture, whether South American, Latin American, Caribbean Latin, or Spanish. Garcia is among six New York City entrepreneurs who received the award. More ...

Inaugural Multicultural Reunion

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Daniel José Custódio '00 Wins Gold and Silver in National Poetry Championship

Alumni News and Notes

August 20, 2008 

In his third consecutive year competing in the National Poetry Championshp in Madison, Wisc., Daniel José Custódio '00 has won first place in the individual Slam Master Championship, followed by a second place finish in the Group Piece Championship with his newly founded team, Slam Nahuatl.  Both first and second place presentations, each of which received near perfect scores of 29.9 and 29.6 out of a possible 30 points respectively, featured poems written by Custódio. 

A Dream Come True for Joshua Bruff '05

Alumni News and Notes

May 21, 2008  According to Crain's Cleveland Business, Joshua Bruff, a 2005 graduate, was recently  promoted to a manager position of the Developers Diverisfied Reality Corp. More ...

La Vanguardia presents "The Poet Daniel"

Saturday, May 3 at 6 p.m.

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Russell Contributes Article About Engaging Alumni of Color to CASE Currents

February 5, 2008  LaurieAnn Russell, associate director of Alumni Relations and director of Reunion Weekend, contributed an article to the February 2008 issue of CASE Currents. Her article "Finding their Voice," discusses ways to engage alumni of color. The monthly magazine is published by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. More ...

Latino Alumni Celebrate at Salsa Catering

Alumni and Friends Gather for Three Kings Day

January 9, 2008  Almost 50 alumni, family and friends gathered for the "Three Kings Day" celebration at Salsa Catering in New York City. Daniel Garcia '84, the owner of Salsa Catering, not only hosted but also provided all the food, helping to make it, according to Larry Arias '84, who organized the event, an "evening to remember!" More ...