http://www.hamilton.edu/news/ News From Hamilton en-us http://www.hamilton.edu/news/bicentennial-timeline-debuts http://www.hamilton.edu/news/bicentennial-timeline-debuts Immerse yourself in a visual and textual telling of Hamilton history with the new Hamilton Timeline, a dramatic digital rendering of the Hill past and present.  The timeline, designed to celebrate Hamilton’s Bicentennial, recounts the history of the college starting with the pre-Hamilton days and Samuel Kirkland’s plan to educate the Indians. Significant events in Hamilton’s history are portrayed through photos and text. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 04:03:00 EST http://www.hamilton.edu/news/2012-local-media-coverage-of-hamitlon-includes-wellin-museum-opening-bicentennial http://www.hamilton.edu/news/2012-local-media-coverage-of-hamitlon-includes-wellin-museum-opening-bicentennial A new building and events at Hamilton drew much interest from local media during 2012. The opening of the Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art and the all-alumni celebration of Hamilton’s bicentennial garnered significant attention, and faculty members offered expertise on timely news topics throughout the year. Tue, 08 Jan 2013 04:12:00 EST http://www.hamilton.edu/news/em-on-the-hill-em-receives-arline-custer-memorial-award http://www.hamilton.edu/news/em-on-the-hill-em-receives-arline-custer-memorial-award On the Hill: A Bicentennial History of Hamilton College, written by Publius Virgilius Rogers Professor of American History Maurice Isserman, received the 2012 Arline Custer Memorial Award for books from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC). The award was presented on Oct. 27 in Richmond, Va. Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:30:00 EST http://www.hamilton.edu/news/u-s-senate-passes-resolution-honoring-bicentennial http://www.hamilton.edu/news/u-s-senate-passes-resolution-honoring-bicentennial U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the passage of a Senate resolution to commemorate Hamilton’s 200th Anniversary on June 6. Hamilton received its charter from the Regents of the University of the State of New York on May 26, 1812. Schumer and Gillibrand proposed the measure in the Senate last month to celebrate the college’s sustained commitment to its charter two centuries ago. Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:57:12 EST http://www.hamilton.edu/news/bicentennial-alumni-colleges-educate-and-entertain http://www.hamilton.edu/news/bicentennial-alumni-colleges-educate-and-entertain Following are capsule descriptions of a few that took place at the All-Alumni Bicentennial Reunion May 31-June 3. Tue, 05 Jun 2012 10:45:21 EST http://www.hamilton.edu/news/its-a-wrap http://www.hamilton.edu/news/its-a-wrap Lots of smiles, reminiscing and laughter marked the All-Alumni Bicentennial Reunions that came to a close on June 3. Saturday’s highlights included the annual meeting of the Alumni Association, the Reunion parade, a campus picnic, Bicentennial Colleges and class dinners. Events concluded on Sunday with the moving Service of Remembrance featuring performances by the Baldwin and Reunion choirs. Mon, 04 Jun 2012 10:18:48 EST http://www.hamilton.edu/news/alexander-hamilton-awarded-honorary-degree-at-alumni-association-meeting http://www.hamilton.edu/news/alexander-hamilton-awarded-honorary-degree-at-alumni-association-meeting At the Bicentennial Meeting of the Alumni Association on June 2, the college's namesake Alexander Hamilton was awarded a posthumous honorary degree. Mon, 04 Jun 2012 08:26:11 EST http://www.hamilton.edu/news/more-memories-from-reunions-2012 http://www.hamilton.edu/news/more-memories-from-reunions-2012 More reunion memories were made on Friday, June 1, as events continued throughout the day and into the evening. Among highlights were Bicentennial Colleges with Edward "Ned" Walker ' 62,  Elaine Weiss K'73 and Robert Moses '56, a night of jazz, and fireworks over Royce Baseball Field. Sat, 02 Jun 2012 17:09:19 EST http://www.hamilton.edu/news/scenes-from-all-alumni-bicentennial-reunion http://www.hamilton.edu/news/scenes-from-all-alumni-bicentennial-reunion Alumni began arriving from near and far on Thursday, May 31, to begin the Bicentennial Reunion weekend festivities. Thursday’s highlights included a tour, “The Legacy of Trees on the Hamilton Campus,” guided by Arboretum Director Terry Hawkridge  P’01, and “Giants in the Earth,” a talk and tour of Hamilton’s Cemetery, led by Hamilton Alumni Review Editor Emeritus Frank Lorenz. Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:19:35 EST http://www.hamilton.edu/news/let-them-eat-cake http://www.hamilton.edu/news/let-them-eat-cake The college’s bicentennial celebration continued on May 30, as employees were invited to enjoy three birthday cakes in honor of Hamilton’s 200th birthday. President Joan Hinde Stewart and Dean of Faculty Patrick Reynolds were on hand to celebrate with employees from all across campus.  IT's Maureen Scoones led the singing of “Happy Birthday” under the tent on Dunham Green. Thu, 31 May 2012 14:10:00 EST