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Journal entry from Hamilton's Antarctica 2001 research expedition: Last message sent from Punta Arenas, Chile.

During the night we traveled up the eastern coast of Argentina and entered the Straits of Magellan early this morning. Around 9 a.m. we will pick up the harbor pilot who will remain on the bridge until the ship docks later this afternoon. Schedule calls for us to be tying up around 4 this afternoon.

Journal entry from Hamilton's Antarctica 2001 research expedition: Arriving Catalina pier, Punta Arenas, Chile.

The Emerson Gallery announces the opening of a new exhibition, Mary Lucier, Selected Works 1975 - 2000, which will be on view from February 2 to March 15. Related programs will include a lecture by Mary Lucier, on Saturday, February 2, at 4 p.m. in the Chemistry Auditorium, followed by a reception at the Gallery. All events are free and open to the public.

Hamilton Professor of Economics Sidney Wertimer has inspired yet another Hamilton alumnus reports The Hartford Courant. Ken Kahn, head of the Greater Hartford Arts Council, named his old economics professor as the origin of his love of bow ties and the role model for being a "snappy dresser."

Assistant Professor of Psychology Julie Dunsmore was consulted for an article in the Boston Globe which explores the difficulties involved in teaching children to share. Dunsmore suggests parents might be overly optimistic when a small child exibits signs of sharing, "It sure looks like sharing," she admits, "But it's a sharing of attention- 'Look what I've got, isn't it neat?'- not a sharing of the object."

A Hamilton College and Zogby International poll of American high school students found that young people are more accepting of homosexuality than are their elders, reports the National Journal. This comes as good news to homosexuals across the US still struggling to secure equal rights in job opportunities and the formation of civil unions. This poll reveals an encouraging trend of national support and tolerance.

Hamilton College was named for Alexander Hamilton (born January 11, 1755). Hamilton's GOLD groups in various cities are celebrating the birthday today.

Journal entry from Hamilton's Antarctica 2001 research expedition: The open bay that greeted us when we put the party ashore was filled with icebergs and a very low tide made for some muddy work moving equipment from the campsite to the waiting zodiacs.

Members of the Hamilton College faculty will participate in a panel discussion on Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy, titled "Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Generation Later," on Monday, January 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel. The event is free and open to the public.