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Welsh writer and environmentalist Robert Minhinnick will give a poetry reading on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 4:15 p.m. in the Glen House. The event is free and open to the public.

Three Hamilton alumni returned to the Hill on Nov. 3 as guest speakers on a Careers in Finance alumni panel, sponsored by the Career Center. Panelists included David Kelland '05, proprietary trader with the Gelber Group in Chicago; Allison Kent '04, senior paralegal with State Street Global Advisors in Boston;, and David Winer '05, managing analyst with Sonar Capital Management, also in Boston. They discussed their careers and experiences in finance and compliance, reviewed options open to students in their respective career fields, and provided career advice/job search tips to those looking for internships as well as full time jobs after graduation.

Hamilton will join colleges and universities across the country in recognizing the work of the College's student Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) as part of National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Week, Nov. 10-15. The Hamilton College Emergency Medical Service (HCEMS) is a New York State-certified agency that is comprised of 24 student EMTs who provide 24-hour emergency service to the campus community during the academic year. Each NYS certified EMT volunteers 30-40 hours a week, during which time he or she is on call to assist anyone needing medical attention.

In the wake of the Nov. 4 presidential election, the Hamilton College Government Department hosted a panel discussion in the Chapel on Nov. 9 regarding the anticipated policy implications that correspond with President Elect Barack Obama's victory. The panel featured three distinguished Hamilton alumni, each presenting a different perspective on the issues.

Professor of Chemistry Tim Elgren spoke at the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) conference "Engaging Science, Advancing Learning: General Education, Majors, and the New Global Century" on Nov. 8 in Providence, RI. Elgren's talk was titled "Teaching of Research: Research as Teaching." He also served on the Planning Committee for this conference.

"Eyes closed. Heads down. Feet at the ready. The Snitch has been released. 3…2…1…"  These are the words Jessica Carroll '12 spoke at the first Hamilton Quidditch team practice Saturday, Nov. 8, moments before the first game would commence. At the shrill sound of her whistle, players holding broomsticks between their legs dashed around the Alumni Gymnasium in an effort to throw as many "Quaffles" through any of three hula-hoops on either side of the court. Meanwhile, a few members of the opposing team, deterred them with larger balls known as "Bludgers."

Hamilton students in the Washington, D.C. Program this semester visited Mount Vernon, George Washington's home, on Nov. 8. Students in Washington this semester are juniors Jenn Anderson, Megan Bumb, Caroline Canning, Max Currier, Emily Davaney-Graham, Tim Eismeier, David Foster, Mario Magana, Josh Meah, Helen Quigley, Ezra Rosenberg, Andy Sigler, Emrhan Slaton, and senior Andrew Watson. Robert Martin, associate professor of government, is director of the Program in Washington this semester.

Michael Mathres '96, director of Climate Capital Network, will present a lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 4:10 p.m. in the College's Fillius Events Barn. The lecture, sponsored by the Levitt Center, is free and open to the public.

Jeff Sharlet, author and visiting research scholar at New York University's Center for Religion and Media, will lecture at Hamilton College on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 4:15 p.m. in the Kennedy Auditorium of the Science Center. His lecture, titled "Sex, Power, and the Faith of Obama: How the Religious Right is Re-Inventing Itself for a New Day," is free and open to the public.