Earlier this year, with the aid of Hamilton College, I sent out a letter to Kirkland alumnae, along with a survey. Many of you responded, and I continue to look forward to the mail each day in hopes that another survey will be delivered. As indicated by your responses, notes, updates and various other tidbits of interest will be emailed or mailed to you. Also, your mail preferences and how you wish, or do not wish, to be involved with the Hill will be shared with the Alumni Office in order to inform and involve you in the comings and goings of campus.
If you haven't yet filled out the survey, click here. It's always a pleasure to hear from you!
Kirkland College was the brainchild of Robert McEwen and the Hamilton board of Trustees. Kirkland was to be the first of a cluster of colleges envisioned to reflect the model of the Claremont Colleges in California. Hamilton was an all male school at the time – McEwen and the board felt that creating a women’s college would be a reasonable path in an era in which the concept of co-education was being embraced. Kirkland College was chartered in 1965: its first class entered in 1968. Kirkland brought women to College hill along with a more diverse lifestyle and an innovative philosophy of teaching. Kirkland rounded out the Hamilton curriculum, adding the departments and offerings in the arts, creative writing and social sciences.
Students could take courses at either school.
As a brand new school, Kirkland was heavily dependent on Hamilton financially. Without an endowment Kirkland’s finances became more and more precarious. In 1978 Hamilton’s President and Board of Trustees decided to merge the two schools. The curriculum remained the same. The legacy of Kirkland changed the Hill and enriched the Hamilton experience.
The Kirkland Archives, Media and Publications Committee aims to ensure records and memories of Kirkland College are aggregated, maintained and made available to alumnae and scholars through the auspices of the Hamilton College Library. Our mission is to identify, document, make accessible, and breathe life into Kirkland's history using new media opportunities. Kirkland College Interactive Archives
To help perpetuate the Kirkland legacy on College Hill a number of specific initiatives have been established.
Learn more about how you can direct your contribution.
Our Committee was formed in 2007, and exists to support existing alumnae initiatives and facilitate new ones. Getting involved with the Kirkland College community is truly rewarding: we renew old connections, build new relationships, support young talent, and continue to learn and grow. Please contact me with your ideas, interests, and questions. Contact us:
President Joan Hinde Stewart announced the passing of Life Trustee Fran Musselman ’50, H’05, P’75 in an e-mail to the campus community on April 5.
“I write with great sadness to inform you that Life Trustee Fran Musselman’50, H’05, P’75 died peacefully yesterday after succumbing to lung cancer. His daughters were at his side. He lived 87 full years.”
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