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Alumni Review
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Sunny Smiles, Happy Faces at Reunions 2005Hamilton welcomed back more than 1,200 alumni and their guests as it
hosted its annual Reunion Weekend on Thursday-Sunday, June 2-5.
Highlights of this year's reunion included dedication of the Delta
Kappa Epsilon House in honor of Eleanor and Sidney Wertimer and a
keynote lecture, Alexander Hamilton: The Life and Legacy of Our Most
Elusive Founder, by Douglas Ambrose, the Sidney Wertimer Associate
Professor of History on Friday. More...
Hamilton Marks 193rd CommencementFormer Baltimore mayor and dean of the Howard University School of
Law Kurt Schmoke told Hamilton College graduates to "be aware of wonder
and instill in your child or some other child the sense of wonder,
discovery and an appetite for knowledge," in his address
at Hamilton's 193rd commencement on Sunday, May 22. Bachelor of arts
degrees were awarded to 423 Hamilton graduates at the ceremony, held in
the Margaret Bundy Scott Field House. More...
Kirkland Project Report
President Joan Stewart has written to all alumni outlining her
decisions on future directions for the Kirkland Project. Here is an
advance look at that letter. More...
Saluting Excellence
The Chapel was filled to capacity as five faculty members and 191
students received honors at the 55th annual Class & Charter Day
celebration. More...
An Impressive Tally
Since 2000, Hamilton students have won 60 of the most prestigious
national fellowships and scholarships -- in everything from the natural
sciences to Asian studies -- enabling them to study at renowned
research institutions and travel around the world. More...
Making an 'Athari'
No sooner had the semester concluded when eight Hamilton students left
for a month-long service trip to Jinja, Uganda. The group, known as
Athari (Swahili for "impact"), worked at Lukolo Primary School building
and painting classrooms, assisting teachers and organizing activities
for students. More...
Emerson Gallery Home to Two Summer Shows
"George Silk and Georgiana Silk K'72: Father and Daughter
Photographers" features works by the late George Silk, a longtime LIFE
magazine photographer, and those of his daughter Georgiana Silk, a
member of the Kirkland College charter class and an accomplished
portrait photographer. More...
"Nature as Refuge: From Rousseau's Cascade to Central New York's
Trenton Falls," includes paintings, prints and drawings of Upstate New
York that illustrate the lasting influence of Swiss philosopher and
writer Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) on the way people regard
nature. More...
An Inspiration Off the Field
Tim Gigl '07 was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma two years ago, but
that hasn't diminished his love of soccer and desire to play for
Hamilton. This determined athlete was featured in an article on the
official Web site of the U.S. National Soccer Team Players Association. More...
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Reunion Snapshots
A
record number of alumni and guests returned to the Hill in June to
renew old friendships and make some new ones during Reunions 2005. Share the memories
by browsing the Reunion Photo Album.
Hamilton's 193rd Commencement
With much pomp and circumstance, 423 seniors joined the ranks of alumni during Commencement exercises in May. In addition to a summary of the event, including remarks from the speakers, view video coverage.
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