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Last summer, longtime athletic trainer Steph Kowell stepped into the position of director of the Blood Fitness Center and campus fitness. Communications Office writer Evan Robinson ’23 recently spoke with Kowell about her new job and career experience at Hamilton. Below are excerpts from their conversation.

Communications Office writer Evan Robinson ’23 recently spoke with Koboul E. Mansour, the new director of the Days-Massolo Center, about her career and vision for the future. Below are some excerpts from their conversation.

In an email to the Hamilton community on Sept. 12, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty Ngonidzashe Munemo announced the passing of Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Emeritus Larry Knop P’04.

Forty-two new faculty members are joining Hamilton’s ranks, including 11 tenure-track professors in anthropology, computer science, economics, environmental studies, geosciences, physics, and sociology in addition to visiting professors, lecturers, and teaching fellows.

In an email to the Hamilton community, President David Wippman announced the death of painter Alex Egresits, who worked for the College for nearly 27 years.

Student sightings of Secret Service agents in academic buildings raised excitement across campus and heralded the arrival of this year’s inaugural Common Ground event, as Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack ’72 was one of the featured speakers.

Heather Martinez joined the College on Aug. 1 as associate vice president for finance and controller. Martinez, who has more than 20 years of public accounting experience, comes to Hamilton from Carthage College in Wisconsin where she was controller.

August’s news highlights ranged from Confederate memorials to town hall protocols. Links are provided, but some may require subscriptions to access content. Please contact Vige Barrie if you cannot open a link or do not have a subscription.

Hamilton alumnus and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack ’72 and Rep. G.T. Thompson, chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, will kick off Hamilton’s 2023-24 Common Ground series with a discussion about bipartisanship, agriculture, and climate. The event will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m. in Wellin Hall. Edvige Jean-François ’90, a media consultant and award-winning journalist, will moderate.

Communications Office writer Evan Robinson ’23 recently spoke with Ariel Adams, Hamilton’s new director of student activities, who previously held similar roles at SUNY Potsdam and the College of Mount Saint Vincent. The two discussed Adams’ career path and her thoughts on starting out at Hamilton. Below are excerpts from their conversation.