Events

Annual gathering of 1982-84 alumni for to reconnect with friends and board games! Group has been gathering at Hamilton for over 40 years to play strategy board games including those involving the Napoleonic Era, American Civil War and Polynesian exploration of the Pacific, as well as ancient to futuristic simulation games and maybe squeeze in a few rounds of golf .

Visitation 11 a.m. to noon for Professor of Art History Emeritus Rand Carter, funeral service will follow. Rand joined the faculty in 1970 and taught full time at Hamilton for 47 years until his retirement in 2017. He received his bachelor’s degree from Columbia University, and his M.F.A. and Ph.D. from Princeton University. His interests included European art of the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries; neoclassicism; the history of furniture; environmental and ecological implications of architectural design; and urban planning.  Rand was also keenl...

Doing Summer Research? Faculty and Students (yes even science students...)Take a break and join us for a casual Friday lunch with fellow students and faculty engaged in summer research and internships. LAST chance to gather, reflect, and share the good, the bad, and the impactful moments from your experience so far. Lunch will be available in the McEwen FoJo Lounge. You’re welcome to enjoy it there, out in the courtyard, or in another quiet spot on campus to recharge. Many thanks to the Office of Experiential Learning for making this time to bu...

Annual gathering of 1982-84 alumni for to reconnect with friends and board games! Group has been gathering at Hamilton for over 40 years to play strategy board games including those involving the Napoleonic Era, American Civil War and Polynesian exploration of the Pacific, as well as ancient to futuristic simulation games and maybe squeeze in a few rounds of golf .

 Casual gathering for incoming Philosophy summer program 

The Hamilton College Summer Program in Philosophy (HCSPiP) brings together creative teachers, ambitious undergraduates, and engaging graduate students, for three concurrent, innovative, two-week courses in philosophy. Unlike other philosophy summer programs, the HCSPiP is designed not mainly to prepare students for graduate work, but to explore new ways to teach and learn philosophy. Instructors are all committed to active, student-centered learning.Courses for 2025 summer program are as follows:  Utopias and Dystopias  Mara Harrell, Unive...

The Hamilton College Summer Program in Philosophy (HCSPiP) brings together creative teachers, ambitious undergraduates, and engaging graduate students, for three concurrent, innovative, two-week courses in philosophy. Unlike other philosophy summer programs, the HCSPiP is designed not mainly to prepare students for graduate work, but to explore new ways to teach and learn philosophy. Instructors are all committed to active, student-centered learning.Courses for 2025 summer program are as follows:  Utopias and Dystopias  Mara Harrell, Unive...

Staff Softball League play for Summer 2025! Come out after work to relax and support your colleagues while watching some Softball! League games take place at 4:45 and 6:15pm.         

Climbing wall open hours available to the Hamilton College community. Ages 8+. Children under 14 must have a parent present. No experience required. All instruction and equipment provided. HillCard (or guest of a HillCard user) required. Climb on!

The Hamilton College Summer Program in Philosophy (HCSPiP) brings together creative teachers, ambitious undergraduates, and engaging graduate students, for three concurrent, innovative, two-week courses in philosophy. Unlike other philosophy summer programs, the HCSPiP is designed not mainly to prepare students for graduate work, but to explore new ways to teach and learn philosophy. Instructors are all committed to active, student-centered learning.Courses for 2025 summer program are as follows:  Utopias and Dystopias  Mara Harrell, Unive...

Rain or shine, the Community Lunch is on! If the weather doesn’t cooperate, join us indoors for the same delicious buffet and warm campus spirit. Open to all employees, students, and staff—no umbrella required!

Join colleagues, classmates, and campus friends for a relaxed buffet lunch in the sunshine! All Staff, Faculty, and Students are welcome. Come for great food, casual conversation, and a chance to connect across departments. No RSVP needed—just bring your appetite and a smile!

The Hamilton College Summer Program in Philosophy (HCSPiP) brings together creative teachers, ambitious undergraduates, and engaging graduate students, for three concurrent, innovative, two-week courses in philosophy. Unlike other philosophy summer programs, the HCSPiP is designed not mainly to prepare students for graduate work, but to explore new ways to teach and learn philosophy. Instructors are all committed to active, student-centered learning.Courses for 2025 summer program are as follows:  Utopias and Dystopias  Mara Harrell, Unive...

Climbing wall open hours available to the Hamilton College community. Ages 8+. Children under 14 must have a parent present. No experience required. All instruction and equipment provided. HillCard (or guest of a HillCard user) required. Climb on!

The Hamilton College Summer Program in Philosophy (HCSPiP) brings together creative teachers, ambitious undergraduates, and engaging graduate students, for three concurrent, innovative, two-week courses in philosophy. Unlike other philosophy summer programs, the HCSPiP is designed not mainly to prepare students for graduate work, but to explore new ways to teach and learn philosophy. Instructors are all committed to active, student-centered learning.Courses for 2025 summer program are as follows:  Utopias and Dystopias  Mara Harrell, Unive...

Doing Summer Research? Faculty and Students (yes even science students...)Take a break and join us for a casual Friday lunch with fellow students and faculty engaged in summer research and internships. LAST chance to gather, reflect, and share the good, the bad, and the impactful moments from your experience so far. Lunch will be available in the McEwen FoJo Lounge. You’re welcome to enjoy it there, out in the courtyard, or in another quiet spot on campus to recharge. Many thanks to the Office of Experiential Learning for making this time to bu...

The Hamilton College Summer Program in Philosophy (HCSPiP) brings together creative teachers, ambitious undergraduates, and engaging graduate students, for three concurrent, innovative, two-week courses in philosophy. Unlike other philosophy summer programs, the HCSPiP is designed not mainly to prepare students for graduate work, but to explore new ways to teach and learn philosophy. Instructors are all committed to active, student-centered learning.Courses for 2025 summer program are as follows:  Utopias and Dystopias  Mara Harrell, Unive...

The Hamilton College Summer Program in Philosophy (HCSPiP) brings together creative teachers, ambitious undergraduates, and engaging graduate students, for three concurrent, innovative, two-week courses in philosophy. Unlike other philosophy summer programs, the HCSPiP is designed not mainly to prepare students for graduate work, but to explore new ways to teach and learn philosophy. Instructors are all committed to active, student-centered learning.Courses for 2025 summer program are as follows:  Utopias and Dystopias  Mara Harrell, Unive...

Staff Softball League play for Summer 2025! Come out after work to relax and support your colleagues while watching some Softball! League games take place at 4:45 and 6:15pm.         

Climbing wall open hours available to the Hamilton College community. Ages 8+. Children under 14 must have a parent present. No experience required. All instruction and equipment provided. HillCard (or guest of a HillCard user) required. Climb on!

The Hamilton College Summer Program in Philosophy (HCSPiP) brings together creative teachers, ambitious undergraduates, and engaging graduate students, for three concurrent, innovative, two-week courses in philosophy. Unlike other philosophy summer programs, the HCSPiP is designed not mainly to prepare students for graduate work, but to explore new ways to teach and learn philosophy. Instructors are all committed to active, student-centered learning.Courses for 2025 summer program are as follows:  Utopias and Dystopias  Mara Harrell, Unive...

The Hamilton College Summer Program in Philosophy (HCSPiP) brings together creative teachers, ambitious undergraduates, and engaging graduate students, for three concurrent, innovative, two-week courses in philosophy. Unlike other philosophy summer programs, the HCSPiP is designed not mainly to prepare students for graduate work, but to explore new ways to teach and learn philosophy. Instructors are all committed to active, student-centered learning.Courses for 2025 summer program are as follows:  Utopias and Dystopias  Mara Harrell, Unive...

Climbing wall open hours available to the Hamilton College community. Ages 8+. Children under 14 must have a parent present. No experience required. All instruction and equipment provided. HillCard (or guest of a HillCard user) required. Climb on!

The Hamilton College Summer Program in Philosophy (HCSPiP) brings together creative teachers, ambitious undergraduates, and engaging graduate students, for three concurrent, innovative, two-week courses in philosophy. Unlike other philosophy summer programs, the HCSPiP is designed not mainly to prepare students for graduate work, but to explore new ways to teach and learn philosophy. Instructors are all committed to active, student-centered learning.Courses for 2025 summer program are as follows:  Utopias and Dystopias  Mara Harrell, Unive...

 Philosophy Summer Program faculty and Special Guest presentations