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Aspirational Design Updates (Week of 11/3)
November 3, 2025
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The last of the six focus charrettes, Innovation, Technology, & Authentic Intelligence, takes place later this week! Mark your calendars now for next week’s Community Charrette (11/12, 7-9 p.m.).
What Happened Last Week
We heard more feedback and perspectives from several community members as part of Thursday’s tabling opportunities. Thanks for stopping by!
Coming up this Week
Nov. 6-7; Focus Charrette: Innovation, Technology, & Authentic Intelligence
If you have questions about this charrette (or other Aspirational Design activities), please email aspirationaldesign@hamilton.edu.
Next Week
Campus Community Charrette
Wednesday, Nov. 12; 7-9 p.m.
Tolles Pavilion
All are welcome! Explore ideas that have emerged from the six focus charrettes so far, and share your feedback, questions, and ideas. Snacks, dessert, and drinks will be provided.
Ongoing
The Design Hub is still open! Located in Burke Library outside the Stryker All-Night Reading Room, the Design Hub will remain open throughout the fall. Stop by anytime to learn more about Aspirational Design, and share what sparks your imagination.
Faculty Mini-Charrettes: Additional opportunities for faculty to engage with the process are being offered in November. Please see the email from the Dean of Faculty for dates and to RSVP. Please reach out to Dean Munemo with any questions.
Questions? Visit the Aspirational Design website or email aspirationaldesign@hamilton.edu.
Thank you for being a part of Hamilton’s aspirational design process.
Aspirational Design Core Team
Joe Shelley
Marisa Benincasa
Kimberly Butler
Mike Klapmeyer
Lisa McFall
Miriam Merrill
Ngoni Munemo