Events

A joint exhibition by Summer Project students Nana Hayrumyan ’27, Anna Totlica ’27, Ema Shedroff ’27, Jubilee Kim ’28, and Renata Mendez Alvarez ’27. The exhibition can be found in KTSA on the 1st and 2nd floor walls outside Senior Studios (201) and at the bottom of the stairwell by the Art Office (103).

How does Hamilton allocate its donations? Could you do it better? Come play a one-of-a-kind roleplaying game that helps players understand the complexity of distributing funds across the college. Hosted by Common Ground. No preparation or prior role-playing experience required. Open to families and students. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited, and participation will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

We’re excited to welcome everyone to campus for Homecoming Weekend! Be sure to stop by the Campus Store in the Sadove Student Center to browse Hamilton apparel, gifts, and more. 

The HQ is a brand-new platform developed exclusively for the Hamilton community, with an easy-to-use alumni directory, volunteering info, giving history, events, news, groups, and countless ways to connect. You have to see it for yourself! Stop by to check out the features and sign up.

Stop by the Homecoming Welcome & Information Center to kick off your weekend on the Hill! Enjoy treats and refreshments, connect with fellow Hamiltonians, and learn more about the events, activities, and experiences you won’t want to miss throughout Homecoming.

Come to learn about the Geneva Graduate Institute Undergraduate Semester Programme, where you can study international affairs in the heart of Geneva through engaging coursework, graduate-level classes, and hands-on visits to international organizations—and meet a Hamilton student currently doing the program who will be there to share their experience; lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis!

Zumba is perfect for everybody and every body. Zumba is a calorie-burning dance fitness party that combines low intensity and high intensity moves for a totally body workout and dance experience. Join the class and LET IT MOVE YOU! Instructor: Suzanne Crawford

Roman Catholic Mass, Fr. Peter El Hachem presiding. Confession before or after Mass available by appointment by contacting pelhache@hamilton.edu. All are welcome. 

In the second Public Philosophy Discussion of the Fall 2026 semester, we will be discussing Walter Benjamin's classic text "The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction." In this essay, Benjamin teases out the contradictions of art and industrial capitalism and how the Marxist notion of alienation can be applied to works of art themselves (through what he conceptualizes as the separation of the artwork's "aura" from itself). What insights can we glean from this analysis in what we could plausibly call our contemporary "Age of Digital R...

Docent Delara Ahmadi '27 will lead a talk on the sculpture Nirankar Object in the Sound of Ek by Nirbhai (Nep) Singh Sidhu, a sculpture in the Museum's collection.

Come to weekly Jummah Prayer w/ MSA!!!!

Aikido a non-competitive yet powerful Japanese martial art adapted from traditional combat techniques. Aikido can be effectively implemented by people of any age, body type, or gender for self-defense and to improve physical and mental conditioning. This will be treated as a beginner class welcome to all, but will involve dynamic movements of the entire body. You should should wear lower body attire that covers the legs below the knee that they can freely move in. T-shirts are acceptable for the upper body. Instructor: Christina Schubert

Join us at the Wellin Museum for a student-led tour! Wellin docents will lead a tour of the museum and the current exhibition Storytelling, featuring photography drawn from the collection. As a teaching museum, the Wellin engages the curiosity of students, faculty, and the community through our internationally recognized exhibitions and globally representative collection, introducing new ideas and perspectives to classroom conversations and beyond. 

Technical skills drop-in sessions. Great for beginner to expert climbers who want extra guidance on climbing technique. No sign-ups required. Just stop in!

Learn how to stay connected with your friends and community after Hamilton.

Intro to Swing Dance:  If you love jazz and want to learn how to dance while trying a fresh take on exercise, this is the class for you! We will focus on the basic steps for Lindy hop, Charleston, Balboa, East coast swing and Solo jazz through the semester. This class will primarily focus on partner dancing, but you do not need to bring a partner to participate (we will be rotating partners through the class). All levels encouraged and welcomed! Instructors:  Ariel Kahrl & Kyle Martin

Climbing wall open hours. No experience necessary. All equipment and instruction provided. HillCard required.

BLOSSOMING CONNECTIONS: A HIGH TEA FOR GRADUATING SENIORS, RISING JUNIORS, AND ALUMNI You are cordially invited to Blossoming Connections: A Tea Reception for Graduating Seniors, rising Juniors, and the Alumni community. This event from MARC, the Multicultural Alumni Relations Committee of the Alumni Council, and the DMC, Days-Massolo Multicultural Center, is designed for seniors to foster meaningful and mutually beneficial connections with the MARC community while exploring opportunities for our soon-to-be alumni. Faculty, staff, students, and...

The division of Academic Affairs is hosting their monthly First Friday event at the Little Pub. Light snacks will be provided and the dean of faculty will pick up your first drink.

Take an hour to play a game with us! We play quick and easy games weekly. Everyone is welcome!

Join National Society for Black Engineers for their weekly meetings.

Hamilton's Multicultural Alumni Relations Committee invites you to a casual gathering for students, alumni, and friends. Join us in front of the Days-Massolo Center and the Afro Latin Cultural Center to make connections and enjoy food and fellowship.

The Asian Studies Program, Hamilton Sikh Student Association, and South Asian Student Association invite you to a screening of an historical drama about the life of a Punjabi revolutionary. The film is in Hindi with English subtitles.  Indian food and snacks will be provided. 

Every Friday Hamilton College's Center for Jewish Life will provide a hot, kosher-style meal on-campus. You can take your meal to go or stay for Hillel's student-led Shabbat held in the Azel Backus dining room. Everyone is welcome.  

A celebratory gathering as we honor Lori Reidel K’77 with the 2026 Jeff Little ’71 Volunteer of the Year Award and Head Men’s Hockey Coach Rob Haberbusch with the Distinguished Service Award — both presented by the Alumni Council. College Key recipients and retiring faculty will also be recognized and honored. (By invitation only.)