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noon - 9 p.m. | Registration Emerson Hall (formerly Emerson Literary Society) |
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2 p.m. |
Alumni CollegeA Nature Walk in Root GlenLed by Ernest Williams, the Leonard C. Ferguson Professor of Biology Meet at the gazebo behind the Anderson-Connell Alumni Center |
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2:30 p.m. | Guided Tour of the Science Center Meet in the Wellin Atrium at the Science Center |
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3 p.m. |
Alumni CollegeThe Hamilton College ArboretumA talk and tour led by Terry Hawkridge, assistant director, grounds, horticulture and arboretum, and certified arboristMeet at the gazebo behind the Anderson-Connell Alumni Center
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3 p.m. |
Alumni CollegeFallen Giants: A History of Himalayan MountaineeringA book discussion, followed by a book signing by Maurice Isserman, the James L. Ferguson Professor of History at Hamilton, co-author of Fallen Giants: A History of Himalayan Mountaineering from the Age of Empire to the Age of Extremes
The Glen House |
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3:30 p.m. | Guided Tour of the Campus Meet at the front door of the Siuda House (formerly Sigma Phi) |
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4:30 p.m. |
Alumni CollegeGiants in the Earth: A Guided Tour of Hamilton's CemeteryA tour and talk led by Hamilton Alumni Review Editor Emeritus Frank Lorenz
Meet at the College cemetery entrance between Bristol Center and Minor Theater
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6 - 9 p.m. | All-Alumni Buffet Supper The Little Pub |
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8 p.m. |
Alumni CollegeJazz Greats: Recent Video Interviews from Hamilton's Jazz ArchiveDiscussion led by Monk Rowe, the Joe Williams Director of the Jazz Archive
Kirner-Johnson 127 (Red Pit) |
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9 p.m. |
Reception to Celebrate the Class of '59 – Hamilton's 50th Reunion Class
Commons Area, Kirner-Johnson Building
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Friday, June 5 |
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7 - 10 a.m. | Breakfast Soper Hall of Commons |
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7:30 a.m. |
Annual Winton Tolles Golf Tournament7:30 a.m. breakfast with 8 a.m. shotgun start
Yahnundasis Golf Club, 8639 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford
Contact: Phil Grady, 315-859-4762 or e-mail pgrady@hamilton.edu |
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8:30 a.m. | Class of '44 Breakfast Gathering The group is being joined by the Margaret Thickstun, Elizabeth J. McCormack Professor of English Soper Hall of Commons, area closest to entrance on Main Quad |
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9 a.m. - midnight | Registration Emerson Hall (formerly Emerson Literary Society) |
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9a.m. - 5 p.m. | Alexander Hamilton Institute Open House The Institute, located in the former Alexander Hamilton Inn will be open for alumni to visit. |
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9:30 a.m. | Class of '54 Meeting 1st Floor Lounge, South Residence Hall |
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9:30 a.m. |
Reception in honor of Alexander Hamilton and Samuel KirklandJoin alumni and the College community as we unveil beautiful stained glass windows of Hamilton and Kirkland in their new home and thank Clarence Aldridge '45 for his role in preserving these important artifacts
Burke Library, 2nd floor open area
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9:45 a.m. | Guided Tour of Campus Meet at the front door of the Siuda House (formery Sigma Phi) |
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10 a.m. |
Alumni CollegeThe Hamilton College ArboretumA talk and tour led by Terry Hawkridge, assistant director, grounds, horticulture and arboretum, and certified arborist.Meet at the gazebo behind the Anderson-Connell Alumni Center |
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10 a.m. | Guided Tour of the Science Center Meet in the Wellin Atrium at the Science Center |
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10:15 a.m. |
Alumni CollegeThe Sprengeri Tulip: Turkish Tulip of the Root GlenJoin Professor of Biology Emeritus Eugene Putala for an illustrated talk about the history, naturalization and cultivation of T. sprengeri, the Turkish tulip, found in Hamilton's Root Glen.Science Center G042 |
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10:30 a.m. |
Alumni CollegeA Nature Walk in Root GlenLed by Ernest Williams, the Leonard C. Ferguson Professor of BiologyMeet at the gazebo behind the Anderson-Connell Alumni Center |
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11 a.m. |
Alumni CollegeGiants in the Earth: A Guided Tour of Hamilton's CemeteryA tour and talk led by Hamilton Alumni Review Editor Emeritus Frank Lorenz
Meet at the College cemetery entrance between Bristol Center and Minor Theater
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11 a.m. |
Alumni CollegeCollege Teaching Isn't What It Used To Be: Reflections on a Half-Century of ChangeJoin panelists Bill Hoyt '59, Sam Stradling '59 and Barclay Ward '59 as they discuss the changes in teaching over the last 50 years. Moderated by Margaret Thickstun, Elizabeth J. McCormack Professor of English.Kennedy Auditorium, Science Center G027
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11 a.m. |
Alumni CollegeWatching One Place Very CarefullyArtist John Suplee '69 will share his recollections, thoughts on the campus, and his artistic process during this informative gallery talk and exhibition
Emerson Gallery, Christian A. Johnson Hall
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11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Lunch Buffet Soper Hall of Commons |
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1 p.m. |
Alumni CollegeThe Role of Thermonuclear (Hot) Fusion in Tomorrow's Energy EconomyStanley Kaye '74 will address the progress, remaining challenges and potential for developing fusion as an energy sourceKennedy Auditorium, Science Center G027 |
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1 p.m. |
Alumni CollegeThomas Nast and the Making of Modern AmericaJay Williams '54, the Walcott-Bartlett Professor of Religious Studies, recently completed the manuscript for a book on the work of Thomas NastScience Center 3024 |
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1 p.m. |
Alumni CollegeHill to Navy FightersSteve Foley '84 will discuss his 25 years as an officer in the U.S. Navy
Science Center G042
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2:30 p.m. |
Alumni CollegeMedia's Effect on High-Profile Court CasesHow does the media affect high-profile court cases? This is one of many questions '89 classmates and panelists Jim Chalifoux and Beth Coombe will explore.Kennedy Auditorium, Science Center G027 |
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2:30 p.m. |
Alumni CollegeA Lyrical Life or How to Survive Rough TimesBillie Jean Stratton K'74 will give a poetry reading.
Science Center G042
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2:30 p.m. |
Alumni CollegeLooking for Nick: A 35-minute narrative filmSandy Gottlieb '79 will introduce his film and, after its screening, share the experience of making itKirner-Johnson 127 (Red Pit)
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2:30 p.m. |
Alumni CollegeKids These Days: Raising Adolescents in Uncertain TimesPsychologist Thomas Danforth '84 will discuss what's going on in the social and emotional lives of adolescents today
Science Center G041
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3 p.m. |
Alumni CollegeAlzheimer's Disease – A Cure In Our LifetimeJoin Thomas Darling '69 as he explores the cause and potential cure of Alzheimer's Disease
Science Center 3024
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3:30 p.m. | Guided Tour of the Campus Meet at the front door of the Siuda House (formerly Sigma Phi) |
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4 p.m. |
Alumni CollegeA Career in SportsModerated by Robert Simon, the Marjorie and Robert W. McEwen Professor of Philosophy, panelists Brian Day '84, Gary Kramer '84, Charlie Mierswa '84 and Tim Whitehead '84 will discuss their careers
Science Center G042
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4 p.m. |
Alumni CollegeAdmission 101: A Workshop for Families Embarking on the College Search ProcessLed by Director of Admission Lora Schilder
Conference Room, Siuda House |
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4 p.m. |
Alumni CollegeHas Washington Lost Its Head? Or Simply Grown a Much-Needed New One?Join Steve Culbertson '79, Bob Hartheimer '79 and John Hewko '79 for a lively discussion
Kennedy Auditorium, Science Center G027
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4 p.m. |
Alumni CollegeThe Great American Crime Drop of the '90s – Some Thoughts on Abortion Legalization, Guns, Prisons and the Death PenaltyJoin John Donohue III '74 as he explores the dramatic drop in crime in the U.S. that roughly coincided with the Clinton administrationScience Center 3040 |
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4 p.m. |
Alumni CollegeLearning the True Meaning of NozdroviaReflecting back on a 46-year career of managing and developing systems of hospitals and clinics in five states and seven countries, John Stevens '59 will share his experience of preparing for this incredible journeyScience Center G041 |
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5 - 6 p.m. |
Cocktail Reception for Faculty and AlumniStop by and say hello to some of your former professors and meet current faculty membersFillius Events Barn, Beinecke Student Activities Village |
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5:30 p.m. | Class of 1969 Boat Cruise and Dinner at the Waterfront Grill Shuttle pick-up at The Little Pub parking lot |
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6 p.m. |
Buffet Dinner for All Alumni
Patricia and Winton Tolles Pavilion, Beinecke Student Activities Village |
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6 p.m. |
Buffet Dinner for Members of the Class of 1949 |
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6 p.m. |
Buffet Dinner for Members of the Class of 1959 |
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6 p.m. |
Buffet Dinner for Members of the Class of 1964 |
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6 p.m. |
Buffet Dinner for Members of the Class of 1984
Hosted by Joy and Professor Robert Simon P'94,'91 Samuel Eells House |
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7 - 10 p.m. |
Big-Screen Video Games
Christian A. Johnson 225 |
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8 p.m. |
Family Movie - Bedtime Stories (PG) |
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8 p.m. |
Alumni CollegeHow to Be Seasoned With GraceHalf-century alumni invite you to a group meeting, moderated by Don Hamilton '54 and Bill Orth '54, to share and discuss varying subjects of interestDwight Lounge, Bristol Center |
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8-10 p.m. | Class of '99 Meet and Greet Emerson Hall Porch (formerly Emerson Literary Society) |
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8 - 10 p.m. | Welcome Reception for the Class of '04 Commons Area, Kirner-Johnson Building |
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8 - 11 p.m. |
Class of '74 and '79 Reception and Showing of Indomitable Spirits
The Glen House |
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10 p.m. - 2 a.m. |
Shuttle Service to the Village of Clinton |
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11 p.m. - 1 a.m. |
2/3 = '04 at the VT
Join '04 classmates for a cold beer and munchies Village Tavern, College Street, Clinton |
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Saturday, June 6 |
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7 - 10 a.m. | Breakfast Soper Hall of Commons |
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7:30 - 8:30 a.m. | Class of '59 Breakfast Gathering Soper Hall of Commons, area closest to entrance on Main Quad |
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8 a.m. |
The Long Run – An Alumni Cross Country Fun Run |
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8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Registration Emerson Hall (formerly Emerson Literary Society) |
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8:45 a.m. | Baldwin Choir Rehearsal (male voices)
Chapel
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9 a.m. | Second Annual Bicycle Ride through the Mohawk Valley Riders of all experience levels are welcome; bring your bike and helmet and enjoy a leisurely 10+ mile ride with Professors Onno Oerlemans and Todd Rayne as your guides. Meet at Registration Headquarters, Emerson Hall |
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9 a.m. | Class of '64 Meeting Living Room, Philip Spencer House (formerly Chi Psi) |
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9 a.m. | Guided Tour of the Campus Meet at the front door of the Siuda House (formerly Sigma Phi) |
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9:30 a.m. |
Alumni CollegeThe Beastly Feast and other Children's StoriesAuthor Bruce Goldstone '84 will read from several of the children's books he has written. The first 30-minute session is appropriate for 2- to 6-year-olds and will feature The Beastly Feast and Why is Blue Dog Blue? The session following will cater to older children, ages 6 to 12. Bruce will read from his recent book Great EstimationsKirner-Johnson 127 (Red Pit) |
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9:30 a.m. |
Hamilton College Arboretum Information SessionTerry Hawkridge, assistant director of grounds, horticulture and arboretum, will give a brief overview of the College's Arboretum. This session is open to anyone interested in gardening, trees and in learning what is being done to maintain and preserve Hamilton's beautiful campusThe Glen House |
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9:30 a.m. |
Guided Tour of the Science Center
Meet in the Wellin Atrium at the Science Center |
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10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Class of '99 Ropes Course Challenge
Meet at student parking lot S entrance to the Glen, adjacent to Major Residence Hall |
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10:30 a.m. |
Annual Meeting of the Alumni AssociationAnnual meeting, Half-Century Class Annalist's Letter and Presentation of Alumni AwardsChapel |
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11a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Emerson Gallery Open HouseChristian A. Johnson Hall |
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11:45 a.m. |
Reunion ParadeLed by the Bagpipes of the Mohawk Valley Frasers
Assemble in front of the Chapel
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12:15 p.m. |
All-Alumni Cookout Featuring the Alumni All-Stars Jazz Band
Tented area, Commons Quadrangle
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1 - 3 p.m. |
Celebrating 25 Years of Adirondack Adventure – An Open House
The Glen House
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1:30 - 10 p.m. |
Big-Screen Video Games
Christian A. Johnson 225
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2 p.m. |
STATE OF THE COLLEGE ADDRESSPresented by Acting President and Dean of Faculty Joseph Urgo
Chapel
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2. - 5 p.m. | Alexander Hamilton Institute Open House and Tours The Insitute, located in the former Alexander Hamilton Inn, will be open for alumni to visit and take guided tours. A panel discussion with Hamilton professors will take place at 4 p.m. |
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2 - 4 p.m. |
Jazz Archive Open House
McEwen Hall, area adjacent to rock swing
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2 - 4 p.m.
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Diversity and Social Justice Project Open House
McEwen Hall, area adjacent to rock swing
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2:30 p.m. |
Alumni CollegeThe "How-to's" of Container GardeningHorticultural Consultant and Master Gardener Mike Mahanna P'05 will give a container gardening demonstration. Sponsored by the Hamilton ArboretumGrant Garden, Root Glen area behind the Elihu Root House
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3 - 5 p.m. |
Meet the AuthorAuthor John Sundman '74 will talk about and sign his books, Acts of the Apostles, The Pains and Cheap Complex Devices.Emerson Hall |
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3 p.m. |
Alumni CollegeWhy We Do What We DoEd Deci '64, the Helen F. and Fred H. Gowen Professor in Psychology at the University of Rochester, will address questions using results from 40 years of psychological research
Kennedy Auditorium, Science Center G027
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3 p.m. |
Alumni CollegeLightpaintings – An Artist's JourneyKirner-Johnson 127 (Red Pit)
The unveiling of a Lightpainting, a gift from the Class of '69, will immediately follow this Alumni College in the Wellin Lobby, Schambach Center for Music and the Performing Arts
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3 p.m. |
Alumni CollegeWay Beyond YouTube: Hamiltonians Working in Film and
Panelists David Gaynes '99, Céline Geiger '04 and Hamilton College Instructional Technology Specialist Janet Simons will explore how technology is being utilized in a number of different forums |
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3 p.m. |
Saranac Beer Tasting and Informal Networking Reception
Join fellow alumni to chat about what is going on in various career fields. Bring your business card and network while choosing your favorite Saranac. Staff from the Maurice Horowitch Career Center will be in attendance
Tented area on Commons Quadrangle
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3 - 4 p.m. |
Afro-Latin Cultural Center All-American Fiesta
Come one, come all and enjoy a fun afternoon with a piñata for the kids, music for the family, lemonade for all and margaritas for the sophisticated Hamiltonians
Afro-Latin Cultural Center, 4625 College Hill Road
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3 - 4:30 p.m. |
Family-Friendly Field Activities
The Classes of '84, '89 and '94 invite you to participate in fun, field games and friendly competition
Area adjacent to Steuben Field
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3 - 4 p.m. | Athletic Department Open House and Reception
Stop by and say hello to your former coaches and meet new members of the Athletic Department
McKenna's Buff and Blue Café, Charlean and Wayland Blood Fitness and Dance Center
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3 - 5 p.m. |
Class of '04 "Around the Hill" Event
The tradition of Around the World has been modified to stir your memories of life at Hamilton. Among them will be an orange toss at the Orange Bowl, kegs to wash down the Ramen noodles at Freshman Year, great '80s music at the '80s Party, and many more.
Pavilion area behind Babbitt and adjacent to Minor Field
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4 p.m. |
Friends of Bill W. Meeting
Penney Room, Bristol Center
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4 p.m. |
Reception for Hamilton College Junior Year in France Alumni (and their families) with a special invitation for participants in the 1987-1988 group!
Sponsored by the Hamilton College Junior Year in France
Hosted by Professor Bonnie Krueger and Thomas Bass,
7147 College Hill Road, Clinton |
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4:45 p.m. |
Reunion Choir Rehearsal (mixed voices)
Chapel
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Reunion Class Dinners
Dinner and cash bar
Locations available at Registration Headquarters
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9 p.m. |
Continental Cabaret with the Alumni All-Stars Jazz Band
The band will delight one and all as Bob Abrams '53, Donn Andre '58, Gordy Bourns '58, Marty Frankel, Phil Mead '59, Bill Semple '68 and Dick Sherman '53 share their musical talents. The AASJB is one of the longest-playing college alumni jazz bands in America!
Fillius Events Barn, Beinecke Student Activities Village
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9 p.m. |
Cappuccino Bar and Quiet Conversation
Emerson Hall (formerly Emerson Literary Society)
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10 p.m. - 2 a.m. |
Shuttle Service to the Village of Clinton
Pick-up and drop-off on the hour at The Little Pub
Pick-up and drop-off on the half hour at the Village Tavern
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10 p.m. |
DJ Dance Party
Music of the '70s, '80s and '90s
Soper Hall of Commons
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Sunday, June 7 |
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7 - 10 a.m. | Breakfast
Soper Hall of Commons
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8 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Return Room Keys to Registration Headquarters
Emerson Hall (formerly Emerson Literary Society)
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8:30 a.m. | Joel Bristol Breakfast (by invitation only)
Samuel Eells House Dining Room
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9:15 a.m. | Baldwin Choir Rehearsal (male voices)
Chapel
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9:50 a.m. |
Reunion Choir Rehearsal (mixed voices)
Chapel
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10:30 a.m. |
SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCEMemorial service with performances by the Baldwin and Reunion choirs
Chapel
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noon - 1:30 p.m. | Reunions '09 Farewell Lunch
Soper Hall of Commons
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