Newsletter

As Ramadan approached this spring, the students of the Muslim Student Association prepared both themselves and their community for the weeks ahead. Ramadan marks the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is distinguished by practices of increased worship, fasting, and reflection, believed to be the time of year when the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. 

“Women faculty often have an unofficial mentorship position, it’s my favorite part of the job,” remarked Anthropology Professor Hannah Lau as she sat on a panel across from around 50 Hamilton students. Professor Lau was one of five incredible professors invited to speak at this year’s Women of Color Banquet on Tuesday, February 25th. The combined efforts of all six Days-Massolo Multicultural Center student organizations brought the event to life, including Black and Latine Student Union, Center for Intersectional Feminism, Asian Student Union, Gender and Sexuality Union, and La Vanguardia.

On Wednesday, January 29th, the Annex of the Tolles Pavilion was filled with warmth, reflection, and unity as students, faculty, staff and community members gathered for the annual MLK Remembrance Dinner. Around 150 attendees from around campus and beyond came together to honor the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a shared meal and meaningful conversations.

Every Tuesday at 6 PM, the Days-Massolo Multicultural Center transforms into a warm and welcoming space for Trans Tea Time, a weekly event dedicated to fostering community and support for transgender and nonbinary individuals. This gathering provides a safe and affirming environment where attendees can relax, share experiences, and connect with one another over a comforting selection of tea, cookies, and biscuits.

Hey Hamilton community, we are the DMC fellows and we are so excited to see you all on campus this semester! We hold office hours on weekdays from 4:30PM - 10PM and on weekends from 10AM to 10PM.

Unlike other heritage months, Latinx Heritage month lasts from mid-September to mid-October in order to capture the abundance of independence days that occur within this time period. La Vanguardia celebrated the closing of Latinx Heritage Month with a lively celebration at Latin Ball on the night of October 12th in the Tolles Pavilion.

Blue lights, blue balloons, and karaoke it must be FCC’s Blue Vinyl! Friday, October 11th, the Feminists of Color Collective brought the Hamilton community together for a night of activism and healing through art with their annual Blue Vinyl event.

On the night of October 11th, the day following National Coming Out Day, the Gender and Sexuality Union hosted their annual black-light celebration in the Annex! Multicolored lights flashed through the dimly lit room as friends laughed and danced together.

Every table in the Fillius Events Barn was filled on the night of Sunday, November 3rd for the Asian Student Union’s second annual celebration of Diwali, a holiday often called the Festival of Lights.

Free speech meets free Cremeria at the DMC’s latest event “Get the Scoop!” Monday, October 14th our Multicultural Fellows hosted a fun (and very informative) night of Kahoot where participants had an opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions about free speech and expression, test their knowledge, and compete to win a Euphoria gift card.