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Working the Way Up the Ladder

Apprentice Program Provides Opportunities for Advancement

August 4, 2004  Plumbing, electrical and painting are difficult trades to enter without proper experience and training. To help make it possible for other members of physical plant to work their way up the ladder, the college reinstated its apprenticeship program last year.  The program provides training in various maintenance vocations and the opportunity to become a member of the College’s skilled trades crew. More ...

Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow

What are you reading?

Hamilton Summer Reading

August 6, 2004  Although summer is a great time to catch up on that "must-read" book list, most Americans aren't reading books. A recently released study by the National Endowment for the Arts found that less than half of the adult population now reads literature.  The Hamilton community, as one might expect, is bucking the trend. ATH asked a few employees to share what they are delving into this summer. More ...

Dean of Faculty's Office Now in Buttrick

Kelly Walton amidst the boxes

The boxes are unpacked and the Dean of Faculty's office has successfully moved to Buttrick Hall.

Campus Telephone Directory

Personnel Services is now in the final stages of verifying employee information for the 2004-2005 Telephone Directory. If you have not received either an e-mail or memo requesting verification of your personal information, please contact Tori Palmer, ext. 4302.

In addition, if you are seeking campus contact information for new members of the College community or those who may have transferred or changed offices, you may also utilize the on-line directory that is available on the College’s website or the College's "dial by name" directory service. Call ext. 4809, press 1 and then key in the name of the individual you are seeking (last name and then first name until the system recognizes the specific individual being sought). This information is automatically updated as campus telephone numbers are assigned.

End of Summer Hours and Labor Day Reminder

Just a reminder that the College's summer hours will officially end on Friday, August 20.  Effective Monday, August 23, the College's regular hours of operation will return to 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

Also, Labor Day will be celebrated on Monday, September 6.  However, since classes will be in session, many offices and essential services will need to remain staffed.  If you are uncertain about your work schedule on Labor Day, please contact your supervisor.