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Hamilton alumni, parents, and friends were welcomed on College Hill by an autumn chill and plenty of sunshine for Fallcoming/Family Weekend, Sept. 23 to 25.

Recognition of Andy Burns ’78 as the Jeff Little ’71 Volunteer of the Year, President David Wippman’s State of the College address, and students showcasing their talents in everything from science research to choir and orchestra performances made for a busy Fall Weekend at Hamilton.

Despite an angry Mother Nature who did all she could to disrupt outdoor plans, Hamilton’s annual Fallcoming/Family Weekend was a lively and event-packed success. Among highlights were dedication of The Joel and Beth Johnson Health and Wellness Center, a Common Ground discussion between Mike Dubke ’92 and Marc Elias ’92 about the mid-term elections, and Penny Watras Dana’s honor as Volunteer of the Year.

Mother Nature did her part to ensure a glorious, sunny, and mild Fallcoming/Family Weekend on the Hill. The Hamilton community honored Life Trustee Joseph F. Anderson ’44 on Saturday, and the Tietje Family Tennis Center and Falmouth Road Race Reunion Courts were dedicated during the combined Fall Weekend.

The Departments of Music and Dance and Movement Studies will offer a full schedule of free performances in Wellin Hall, Schambach Center, during the College’s Combined Family Weekend/Fallcoming Friday, Oct. 20 and Saturday, Oct. 21.

A memorial service in honor of Life Trustee Joseph F. Anderson ’44, and dedication of the Tietje Family Tennis Center and Falmouth Road Race Reunion Courts are among highlights of the combined Fallcoming/Family Weekend, taking place Oct. 19 through 22.

After months of planning, the inauguration of David Wippman as Hamilton’s 20th president will take place on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 10:30 a.m. in the Margaret Bundy Scott Field House. Walter Mondale, the 42nd vice president of the United States, will offer brief remarks

As part of Fallcoming/Family Weekend, a preview of PBS’ documentary Hamilton’s America was screened. The film features behind-the-scenes making of the Hamilton musical.

If you weren’t already planning to make it back to College Hill for Fallcoming & Family Weekend on Oct. 6-9, now you have another reason to do so: Hamilton will inaugurate David Wippman as the College’s 20th president that Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Margaret Bundy Scott Field House. Walter Mondale, the 42nd vice president of the United States, will offer brief remarks.

Students and their families reunited for Hamilton’s annual Family Weekend on Oct. 22-25.  More than 1,100 visitors enjoyed a host of activities from poster sessions on summer research to athletic contests, poetry reading and performances.