Reunions '09 Schedule

Friday | Saturday | Sunday

Thursday, June 4 

noon - 9 p.m. Registration
Emerson Hall (formerly Emerson Literary Society)
   
2 p.m.

Alumni College

A Nature Walk in Root Glen
Led by Ernest Williams, the Leonard C. Ferguson Professor of Biology Meet at the gazebo behind the Anderson-Connell Alumni Center
   
2:30 p.m. Guided Tour of the Science Center
Meet in the Wellin Atrium at the Science Center 
   
3 p.m.

Alumni College

The Hamilton College Arboretum
A 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
   
3 p.m.

Alumni College

Fallen Giants: A History of Himalayan Mountaineering
A 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
   
3:30 p.m. Guided Tour of the Campus
Meet at the front door of the Siuda House (formerly Sigma Phi) 
   
4:30 p.m.

Alumni College

Giants in the Earth: A Guided Tour of Hamilton's Cemetery
A tour and talk led by Hamilton Alumni Review Editor Emeritus Frank Lorenz
Meet at the College cemetery entrance between Bristol Center and Minor Theater
   
6 - 9 p.m. All-Alumni Buffet Supper
The Little Pub
   
8 p.m.

Alumni College

Jazz Greats: Recent Video Interviews from Hamilton's Jazz Archive
Discussion led by Monk Rowe, the Joe Williams Director of the Jazz Archive
Kirner-Johnson 127 (Red Pit)
   
9 p.m.
Reception to Celebrate the Class of '59 – Hamilton's 50th Reunion Class
Commons Area, Kirner-Johnson Building
   

Friday, June 5

7 - 10 a.m. Breakfast
Soper Hall of Commons 
   
7:30 a.m.
Annual Winton Tolles Golf Tournament
7:30 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
 
   
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
   
9 a.m. - midnight Registration
Emerson Hall (formerly Emerson Literary Society)
   
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.
   
9:30 a.m. Class of '54 Meeting
1st Floor Lounge, South Residence Hall
     
9:30 a.m.
Reception in honor of Alexander Hamilton and Samuel Kirkland
Join 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
 
     
 9:45 a.m. Guided Tour of Campus 
Meet at the front door of the Siuda House (formery Sigma Phi)
   
 10 a.m.

Alumni College 

The Hamilton College Arboretum
A 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
   
 10 a.m. Guided Tour of the Science Center
Meet in the Wellin Atrium at the Science Center 
   
10:15 a.m.

Alumni College

The Sprengeri Tulip: Turkish Tulip of the Root Glen
Join 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
   
10:30 a.m.

Alumni College

A Nature Walk in Root Glen
Led by Ernest Williams, the Leonard C. Ferguson Professor of Biology
Meet at the gazebo behind the Anderson-Connell Alumni Center
   
11 a.m.

Alumni College

Giants in the Earth: A Guided Tour of Hamilton's Cemetery
A tour and talk led by Hamilton Alumni Review Editor Emeritus Frank Lorenz
Meet at the College cemetery entrance between Bristol Center and Minor Theater
   
11 a.m.

Alumni College

College Teaching Isn't What It Used To Be: Reflections on a Half-Century of Change
Join 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
   
11 a.m.

Alumni College

Watching One Place Very Carefully
Artist 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
   
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch Buffet
Soper Hall of Commons
   
1 p.m.

Alumni College

The Role of Thermonuclear (Hot) Fusion in Tomorrow's Energy Economy 
Stanley Kaye '74 will address the progress, remaining challenges and potential for developing fusion as an energy source
Kennedy Auditorium, Science Center G027
   
1 p.m.

Alumni College

Thomas Nast and the Making of Modern America
Jay Williams '54, the Walcott-Bartlett Professor of Religious Studies, recently completed the manuscript for a book on the work of Thomas Nast
Science Center 3024
   
1 p.m.

Alumni College

Hill to Navy Fighters
Steve Foley '84 will discuss his 25 years as an officer in the U.S. Navy
Science Center G042
   
2:30 p.m.

Alumni College

Media's Effect on High-Profile Court Cases 
How 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
   
2:30 p.m.

Alumni College

A Lyrical Life or How to Survive Rough Times
Billie Jean Stratton K'74 will give a poetry reading.
Science Center G042
   
2:30 p.m.

Alumni College

Looking for Nick: A 35-minute narrative film
Sandy Gottlieb '79 will introduce his film and, after its screening, share the experience of making it
Kirner-Johnson 127 (Red Pit)
   
2:30 p.m.

Alumni College

Kids These Days: Raising Adolescents in Uncertain Times
Psychologist Thomas Danforth '84 will discuss what's going on in the social and emotional lives of adolescents today  
Science Center G041
   
3 p.m.

Alumni College

Alzheimer's Disease – A Cure In Our Lifetime
Join Thomas Darling '69 as he explores the cause and potential cure of Alzheimer's Disease
Science Center 3024
   
3:30 p.m. Guided Tour of the Campus
Meet at the front door of the Siuda House (formerly Sigma Phi)
   
4 p.m.

Alumni College

A Career in Sports
Moderated 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
   
4 p.m.

Alumni College

Admission 101: A Workshop for Families Embarking on the College Search Process
Led by Director of Admission Lora Schilder
Conference Room, Siuda House
   
4 p.m.

Alumni College

Has 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
   
 4 p.m.

Alumni College

The Great American Crime Drop of the '90s – Some Thoughts on ­Abortion Legalization, Guns, Prisons and the Death Penalty
Join John Donohue III '74 as he explores the dramatic drop in crime in the U.S. that roughly coincided with the Clinton administration
Science Center 3040
   
 4 p.m.

Alumni College

Learning the True Meaning of Nozdrovia
Reflecting 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 journey
Science Center G041
   
5 - 6 p.m.
Cocktail Reception for Faculty and Alumni
Stop by and say hello to some of your former professors and meet current ­faculty ­members
Fillius Events Barn, Beinecke Student Activities Village
   
5:30 p.m. Class of 1969 Boat Cruise and Dinner at the ­­Waterfront Grill
Shuttle pick-up at The Little Pub parking lot
   
6 p.m.
Buffet Dinner for All Alumni
Patricia and Winton Tolles Pavilion, Beinecke Student Activities Village
   
6 p.m.

Buffet Dinner for Members of the Class of 1949
Home of Eugene Romano '49,
1700 Sherman Drive, New Hartford
Shuttle pick-up at the Anderson-Connell Alumni Center

   
6 p.m.

Buffet Dinner for Members of the Class of 1959
Home of Barbara Starnes P'80, GP'11, 
7095 College Hill Road, Clinton

   
6 p.m.

Buffet Dinner for Members of the Class of 1964
Home of Ellie Wertimer GP'06, 
7140 College Hill Road, Clinton

   
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
   
7 - 10 p.m.
Big-Screen Video Games
Christian A. Johnson 225
   
8 p.m.

Family Movie - Bedtime Stories (PG)
Kennedy Auditorium, Science Center G027

   
8 p.m.

Alumni College

How to Be Seasoned With Grace
Half-century alumni invite you to a group meeting, moderated by Don Hamilton '54 and Bill Orth '54, to share and discuss varying subjects of interest
Dwight Lounge, Bristol Center
   
8-10 p.m. Class of '99 Meet and Greet
Emerson Hall Porch (formerly Emerson Literary Society)
   
8 - 10 p.m. Welcome Reception for the Class of '04
Commons Area, Kirner-Johnson Building
   
8 - 11 p.m.
Class of '74 and '79 Reception and Showing of Indomitable Spirits
The Glen House
   
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

   
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
   
  

Saturday, June 6

7 - 10 a.m. Breakfast
Soper Hall of Commons
   
7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Class of '59 Breakfast Gathering
Soper Hall of Commons, area closest to entrance on Main Quad
   
8 a.m.

The Long Run – An Alumni Cross Country Fun Run
Named in honor of longtime Hamilton cross country and track coach Gene Long. Race ­distances are 2.1, 3.3 and 5.1 miles
Steuben Field

   
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Registration
Emerson Hall (formerly Emerson Literary Society)
   
8:45 a.m. Baldwin Choir Rehearsal (male voices)
Chapel
   
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
   
9 a.m. Class of '64 Meeting
Living Room, Philip Spencer House (formerly Chi Psi)
   
9 a.m. Guided Tour of the Campus
Meet at the front door of the Siuda House (formerly Sigma Phi)
   
9:30 a.m.

Alumni College

The Beastly Feast and other Children's Stories
Author 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 Estimations
Kirner-Johnson 127 (Red Pit)
   
9:30 a.m.
Hamilton College Arboretum Information Session
Terry 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 campus
The Glen House
   
9:30 a.m.
Guided Tour of the Science Center
Meet in the Wellin Atrium at the Science Center
   
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
   
10:30 a.m.
Annual Meeting of the Alumni Association
Annual meeting, Half-Century Class Annalist's Letter and Presentation of Alumni Awards
Chapel
   
11a.m. - 4 p.m.
Emerson Gallery Open House
Christian A. Johnson Hall
   
11:45 a.m.
Reunion Parade
Led by the Bagpipes of the Mohawk Valley Frasers
Assemble in front of the Chapel
   
12:15 p.m.
All-Alumni Cookout Featuring the Alumni All-Stars Jazz Band
Tented area, Commons Quadrangle
   
1 - 3 p.m.
Celebrating 25 Years of Adirondack Adventure – An Open House
The Glen House
   
1:30 - 10 p.m.
Big-Screen Video Games
Christian A. Johnson 225
   
2 p.m.
STATE OF THE COLLEGE ADDRESS
Presented by Acting President and Dean of Faculty Joseph Urgo
Chapel
   
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.
   
2 - 4 p.m.
Jazz Archive Open House
McEwen Hall, area adjacent to rock swing 
   
2 - 4 p.m.
 
                                 
Diversity and Social Justice Project Open House
McEwen Hall, area adjacent to rock swing
   
2:30 p.m.

Alumni College

The "How-to's" of Container Gardening
Horticultural Consultant and Master Gardener Mike Mahanna P'05 will give a container gardening demonstration. Sponsored by the Hamilton Arboretum
Grant Garden, Root Glen area behind the Elihu Root House
   
3 - 5 p.m.

Meet the Author

Author John Sundman '74 will talk about and sign his books, Acts of the Apostles, The Pains and Cheap Complex Devices.
Emerson Hall
 
   
3 p.m.

Alumni College

Why We Do What We Do
Ed 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
   
3 p.m.

Alumni College

Lightpaintings – An Artist's Journey
With photos and video Stephen Knapp '69 will describe his journey from Hamilton; how a history major with no art background picked up a camera in college and is now featured at museums across the country
Kirner-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
   
3 p.m.

Alumni College

Way Beyond YouTube: Hamiltonians Working in Film and 
Television Talk Digital Media, On and Off the Hill      
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
Kirner-Johnson 101
   
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
   
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
   
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
   
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
   
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
   
4 p.m.
Friends of Bill W. Meeting
Penney Room, Bristol Center
   
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
   
4:45 p.m.
Reunion Choir Rehearsal (mixed voices)
Chapel
   
Various times
Reunion Class Dinners
Dinner and cash bar
Locations available at Registration Headquarters
   
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
   
9 p.m.
Cappuccino Bar and Quiet Conversation
Emerson Hall (formerly Emerson Literary Society)
   
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
   
10 p.m.
DJ Dance Party
Music of the '70s, '80s and '90s
Soper Hall of Commons
   
 

 Sunday, June 7

 7 - 10 a.m. Breakfast
Soper Hall of Commons
   
8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Return Room Keys to Registration Headquarters
Emerson Hall (formerly Emerson Literary Society)
   
8:30 a.m.  Joel Bristol Breakfast (by invitation only)
Samuel Eells House Dining Room
   
9:15 a.m. Baldwin Choir Rehearsal (male voices)
Chapel
   
9:50 a.m.
Reunion Choir Rehearsal (mixed voices)
Chapel
   
10:30 a.m. 
SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE
Memorial service with performances by the Baldwin and Reunion choirs
Chapel
   
noon - 1:30 p.m. Reunions '09 Farewell Lunch
Soper Hall of Commons