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THURSDAY, JUNE 5 [top] |
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| 1-10 p.m | Registration Emerson Hall (formerly Emerson Literary Society) |
| 3 - 4:30 p.m. |
Tell Your Hamilton Stories! Kirkland Cottage Stop by with memorabilia (photos, 35 mm slides, VHS or DVD video) you wish to talk about from your days at Hamilton and we will make an audio or video recording of your stories as part of our countdown to Hamilton's Bicentennial. We would like to create digital versions of your memorabilia for use in the Bicentennial celebration and beyond. |
| 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. |
| 3 p.m. |
ALUMNI COLLEGEThe Hamilton College ArboretumA talk and tour led by Arboretum Director Terry Hawkridge. Meet at the gazebo behind the Anderson-Connell Alumni Center. |
| 3:30 p.m. | Guided Tour of the Campus Meet at registration headquarters (Emerson Hall) |
| 4:30 p.m. |
ALUMNI COLLEGEGiants in the Earth:
A tour and talk by Hamilton Alumni Review Editor Emeritus Frank Lorenz. Meet at the College cemetery entrance between Bristol Center and Minor Theater. |
| 6 p.m. | Class of 1953 Dinner Program to honor Dean Winton Tolles* Patricia and Winton Tolles Pavilion, Beinecke Student Activities Village |
| 6-9 p.m. | Buffet Supper for All Alumni* The Little Pub |
| 8 p.m. |
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| 9 p.m. | Reception to Celebrate the Class of 1958 on their 50th Reunion McEwen Hall, area adjacent to rock swing |
FRIDAY, JUNE 6 [top] |
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| 7-10 a.m. | Breakfast* Soper Hall of Commons |
| 8 a.m. | Annual Winton Tolles Golf Tournament Yahnundasis Golf Club, 8639 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford |
| 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Registration Emerson Hall (formerly Emerson Literary Society) |
| 9:45 a.m. | Guided Tour of the Campus Meet at registration headquarters (Emerson Hall) |
| 10 a.m. |
ALUMNI COLLEGEChanges in the Management of Breast Disease:
Presented by Winslow Professor of Chemistry George Shields. |
| 10 a.m. | Guided Tour of the Siuda House New home of Admission and Financial Aid (formerly Sigma Phi) Meet at the front door to the building |
| 10 a.m. |
ALUMNI COLLEGEThe Hamilton College ArboretumA talk and tour led by Arboretum Director Terry Hawkridge. Meet at the gazebo behind the Anderson-Connell Alumni Center. |
| 10:15 a.m. | Class of 1953 Memorial Service Chapel |
| 11 a.m. |
ALUMNI COLLEGEGiants in the Earth:
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 COLLEGEAssessing the Quality of EducationJoin panelists Eric Hasseltine '58, Haskell Rhett '58 and Daniel Chambliss, the Eugene M. Tobin Distinguished Professor of Sociology, as they discuss excellence and value in education today.Kennedy Auditorium, Science Center G027 |
| 11 a.m. |
ALUMNI COLLEGEFree Fall or Recovery:
Presented by David DeSantis '88, broker and owner, Tuft, Taylor & Rankin Sotheby's International Realty. |
| Noon - 2 p.m. |
Lunch Buffet* Soper Hall of Commons |
| 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. |
Jazz Archive Open House McEwen Hall, area adjacent to rock swing |
| 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. |
Diversity and Social Justice Project Open House McEwen Hall, area adjacent to rock swing |
| 1 p.m. |
ALUMNI COLLEGEThinking about the Future:
A presentation by Julio Dolorico '88, of the private banking and investment group at Merrill Lynch. |
| 1:30 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 |
| 1:45 p.m. |
ALUMNI COLLEGEGenealogy 101:
Tom Davies '68 has been doing genealogy research for the last 10 years and will share what he has learned. |
| 2:30 p.m. |
ALUMNI COLLEGEProtecting the EnvironmentDoug Chapman '58, the Fraser Riverkeeper in Vancouver, Canada, will discuss worldwide environmental advocacy.Kennedy Auditorium, Science Center G027 |
| 2:30 p.m. |
ALUMNI COLLEGEEve: The Mother of All Evil?Doctoral candidate Julie Faith Parker '83 will present a thought-provoking, interactive lecture.Science Center G042 |
| 2:30 p.m. |
ALUMNI COLLEGEAdventures in Advertising:
Roy Schecter '73 will entertain attendees with lively discussion and video clips. |
| 2:30 p.m. |
ALUMNI COLLEGEWeb 2.0: Professional Networking:
Dan Nye '88 will discuss the importance of professional networking in today's world. (Dan spoke on campus earlier this year, follow this link to learn more about the topic.) |
| 3 p.m. |
ALUMNI COLLEGEMedia Violence and the Next Generation:
Join Rabbi Stephen Fuchs '68 as he explores the effects of media violence on our society. More ... |
| 3 - 4:30 p.m. |
Tell Your Hamilton Stories! Kirkland Cottage Stop by with memorabilia (photos, 35 mm slides, VHS or DVD video) you wish to talk about from your days at Hamilton and we will make an audio or video recording of your stories as part of our countdown to Hamilton's Bicentennial. We would like to create digital versions of your memorabilia for use in the Bicentennial celebration and beyond. |
| 3:30 p.m. | Guided Tour of the Campus Meet at registration headquarters (Emerson Hall) |
| 3:30 p.m. | Guided Tour of the Siuda House New home of Admission and Financial Aid (formerly Sigma Phi) Meet at the front door to the building |
| 4 p.m. |
ALUMNI COLLEGENewborn Care: Progress and ProblemsA physician and teacher for nearly 50 years, John Driscoll '58 will present issues and answers.Science Center G042 |
| 4 p.m. |
ALUMNI COLLEGEAdmission 101:
Led by Director of Admission Lora Schilder. |
| 4 p.m. |
ALUMNI COLLEGECANCELLEDExtraordinary Efforts: The American Red CrossKennedy Auditorium, Science Center G027 |
| 4 p.m. |
ALUMNI COLLEGE1968: Change the WorldA panel consisting of Mike Berkowitz '68, Hal Higby '68, Stuart Horowitz '68 and Rick Petri '68. Moderated by Andy Rotter, the Charles A. Dana Professor of History at Colgate University.Science Center G041 |
| 4 p.m. | Wine Tasting Session for Members of the Hamilton and Kirkland Class of 1973 and their guests Conducted by Tommy Thompson '73 Backus House |
| 5 -6 p.m. | Cocktail Reception for Faculty and Alumni Stop by and say "hello" to your favorite faculty members. Fillius Events Barn, Beinecke Student Activities Village |
| 6 p.m. | Buffet Dinner for All Alumni* Patricia and Winton Tolles Pavilion, Beinecke Student Activities Village |
| 6 p.m. | Memories of John Baldwin and Buffet Dinner for the Class of 1953* An informal gathering for members of the Class of 1953 and others to share "Baldwin" stories and a meal. Home of Barbara Starnes P'80, GP'11, 7095 College Hill Road, Clinton |
| 6 p.m. |
Buffet Dinner for Members of the Class of 1958* |
| 6 p.m. | Buffet Dinner for Members of the Class of 1963* Home of Ellie Wertimer GP'06, 7140 College Hill Road, Clinton |
| 6 p.m. | Buffet Dinner for Members of the Hamilton and Kirkland Class of 1978* Home of Andrew Conover Burns '78, 17 Chestnut Street, Clinton |
| 6-8 p.m. | Cocktail Reception for Members of the Class of 1993 A gift from the Ginty Family in memory of classmates and family members of classmates Philip Spencer House |
| 7-10 p.m. | Big-Screen Video Games C.A. Johnson 225 |
| 8 p.m. | Family Movie (PG) Kirner-Johnson 109 (Red Pit) |
| 8:30 p.m. |
REUNIONS '08 KEYNOTE ADDRESSThe Relevance of a Hamilton EducationPresented by Hamilton Trustee John Rice '78, vice president of General Electric and chairman and CEO, GE Infrastructure. Chapel |
| 9:30 p.m. | Casual Gathering for the Class of 1998 The Little Pub |
| 9:30 - 11 p.m. |
Emerson Gallery Opening ReceptionReciprocityFeaturing members of Hamilton's studio art faculty, current students and recent graduates. Sponsored by the Dean of Faculty's Office.Emerson Gallery, Christian A. Johnson Hall |
| 10 p.m. | Late Night Party with Low Red Land Formerly known as Sand Mountain Dragway and Great American, Low Red Land is a three-piece band featuring members from the Class of 2003: Mark Devito, Neil Thompson and Ben Thorne. Soper Hall of Commons |
| 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. |
SATURDAY, JUNE 7 [top] |
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| 7-10 a.m. | Breakfast* Soper Hall of Commons |
| 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Registration Emerson Hall (formerly Emerson Literary Society) |
| 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. | First 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) |
| 8:45 a.m. | Baldwin Choir Rehearsal (male voices) Chapel |
| 9 a.m. | Class of 1998 Breakfast Reception* A continental breakfast reception and special tour of the Charlean and Wayland Blood Fitness and Dance Center McKenna's Buff and Blue Café, Charlean and Wayland Blood Fitness and Dance Center |
| 9 a.m. | Guided Tour of Campus Meet at registration headquarters (Emerson Hall) |
| 9 a.m. | Guided Tour of the Siuda House New home of Admission and Financial Aid (formerly Sigma Phi) Meet at the front door to the building |
| 9:30 a.m. |
1963 Class Meeting |
| 9:30 a.m. | Arboretum Breakfast and Information Session* Join members of the Arboretum Advisory Committee led by Tom Succop '58 and former Hamilton Vice President Dan O'Leary P'92, '95, for breakfast. Arboretum Director Terry Hawkridge 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. (breakfast will be available starting at 9 a.m.) Dwight Lounge, Bristol Center |
| 10:30 a.m. |
Annual Meeting of the Alumni AssociationHalf-Century Class Annalist's Letter and Presentation of Alumni AwardsChapel |
| Noon | Reunion Parade Assemble in front of the Chapel for the Reunion Parade led by the Bagpipes of the Mohawk Valley Frasers. |
| 12:30 p.m. | All-Alumni Cookout Featuring the Alumni All-Stars Jazz Band* Tented area, Commons Quadrangle |
| 1:30 - 10 p.m. |
Big-Screen Video Games C.A. Johnson 225 |
| 2 p.m. |
STATE OF THE COLLEGE ADDRESSPresented by President Joan Hinde Stewart.Chapel |
| 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 |
| 3 p.m. |
ALUMNI COLLEGEA Sustainable Hamilton — The Physical Plant of the FutureSteve Bellona, associate vice president for facilities and planning, will discuss facility development and sustainability on the Hamilton campus.Kennedy Auditorium, Science Center G027 |
| 3 p.m. |
ALUMNI COLLEGEAnalyzing the 2008 ElectionPresented by Phil Klinkner, the James S. Sherman Professor of Government and associate dean of students for academic affairs, and Professor of Government Ted Eismeier.Science Center G041 |
| 3 p.m. | Class of '93 Field Games Pavilion area behind Babbitt and adjacent to Minor Field |
| 3 p.m. | GOLD Olympiad Sponsored by the Class of 2003 Fun, field games and some friendly competition among Graduates Of the Last Decade. Area adjacent to Steuben Field |
| 3 p.m. | Alumni and Faculty Book Signing Lobby area, Bristol Center |
| 3 p.m. | Hamilton and Kirkland Class of 1978 Memorial Service Join the Class of 1978 in a celebration of the lives of departed classmates through song, prayer, poetry and music. Meet at the College cemetery entrance between Bristol Center and Minor Theater |
| 3-4 p.m. | Athletic Department Open House and Reception Stop by, say "hello" to your former coaches and meet the new members of the Athletic Department team. McKenna's Buff and Blue Café, Charlean and Wayland Blood Fitness and Dance Center |
| 3-4 p.m. | Annual Meeting of Theta Delta Chi Assembly Room, Bristol Center |
| 3 - 4:30 p.m. |
Tell Your Hamilton Stories! Kirkland Cottage Stop by with memorabilia (photos, 35 mm slides, VHS or DVD video) you wish to talk about from your days at Hamilton and we will make an audio or video recording of your stories as part of our countdown to Hamilton's Bicentennial. We would like to create digital versions of your memorabilia for use in the Bicentennial celebration and beyond. |
| 4 p.m. | Friends of Bill W. Meeting Penney Room, Bristol Center |
| 4 p.m. |
Class of 1988 Gathering at the Harding Farm |
| 4 p.m. | Alumni Career Networking Discussion tables will include education, finance, health care, law, non-profit, as well as a "how-to-research/prepare for graduate school." Co-sponsored by the classes of 1998 and 2003 and the Maurice Horowitch Career Center, this session is open to all classes, especially alumni from the classes of 2003, 1998 and 1993. Bring your business card and network with fellow alumni in your area of interest. And did we mention there is a beer tasting nearby? Tented area on Commons Quadrangle |
| 4 p.m. | Saranac Beer Tasting Tented area on Commons Quadrangle |
| 4:15 p.m. | Michael J. Cleary '03 Tree Planting and Portrait Unveiling Area adjacent to Campus Road side of the Siuda House |
| 4:45 p.m. | Reunion Choir Rehearsal (mixed voices) Chapel |
| various times | Reunion Class Dinners* Dinner and cash bar. Locations available at registration |
| 8:30 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. | Steak Nite Returns to the Hill A band formed at the College in 1972, Steak Nite took its name from the cafeteria's "special" once-a-week meal. Band members Donald Fram '75, Jeb Guthrie '75, Bob Halligan '75 and Bob Sollinger '75 serve up their special meal of music for all to enjoy. Soper Hall of Commons |
SUNDAY, JUNE 8 [top] |
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| 7-10 a.m. | Breakfast* Soper Hall of Commons |
| 8:30 a.m. - noon | 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 |
| 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 REMEMBRANCEMemorial service with performances by the Baldwin and Reunion choirs.Chapel |
| noon - 1:30 p.m. |
Reunions '08 Farewell Lunch* Soper Hall of Commons |
| * Cost to attend. See registration form for specifics. | |
