National and regional news organizations regularly interview Hamilton faculty, staff, alumni, and students for their expertise and perspectives on current events, and to feature programs and activities on campus.
March’s news topics included varied subjects from the eclipse to awkwardness to politics. 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.
- “DEI; IVF; Sanctuary Cities; Military Enrollment” – “Ivory Tower on the Road” – WCNY-TV (Syracuse Public Media), March 1
Visiting Professor of History Ty Seidule participated in this first in a series of programs taped on college campuses. Panelists from several colleges discussed issues in the news. - “Transitions: Hamilton College Names New President” – The Chronicle of Higher Education, March 1
This announcement led the publication’s “Transitions” column. - “Parts of Mohawk Valley are in path of totality for April solar eclipse. How to view safely” – Observer Dispatch (Utica, N.Y.), Times Telegram (Herkimer, N.Y.), and Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, N.Y.), March 5
Associate Professor of Instruction for Physics and Director of the Observatory Adam Lark was repeatedly consulted for advice about April’s eclipse by many local media outlets. - “DC, Marvel comics writer from Syracuse: ‘Every single character is someone’s favorite’” – Post-Standard (Syracuse, N.Y.), March 6
Marvel comics writer and alumnus Steve Orlando ’08 spoke about his career, Hamilton, and growing up in Central New York. - “Reeling religion: From anime and sci-fi to rom-coms, films are full of faith in unexpected places” – The Conversation, MSN, and Religion News Service, March 8 and 11
Professor of Religious Studies Brent Rodriquez-Plate spoke about the effect of films on viewers. - “Seven Baltimore-based artists on the rise — and on display across the nation” – The Baltimore Banner, March 10
According to this publication, “The current Wellin Museum exhibition, ‘René Treviño: Stab of Guilt’ is a wow from start to finish, with bold color, glitz and exquisite detail accumulated with such vivacity that the beauty almost belies an exhibit densely laden in historical, scientific and sociological research.” - “Military Aid Will Not End Terrorism in Africa” – The National Interest, March 10
Student Will Rampe ’24 penned this essay. - “Hopes that Biden will quit his reelection campaign ignore the differences – and lessons – of LBJ and 1968’s Democratic catastrophe” – The Conversation and Yahoo News, March 10
Professor of Government Philip Klinkner offered a historical comparison of the issues faced by both presidents. - “West Point axed ‘duty, honor, country’ from its mission statement. Conservatives fumed” – NPR, March 14
Visiting Professor of History Ty Seidule commented on the issue. - “Six tips to help remember and use students’ names in class” – Inside Higher Ed, March 19
Professor of Sociology Emeritus Daniel Chambliss shared some tips. - “How to be wrong” – Connecticut Public Radio, March 20
Visiting Professor of History Ty Seidule discussed how his view on Robert E. Lee evolved. - “Awkward? We’d better own it” – Oxford University Press blog, March 21
Associate Professor of Philosophy Alexandra Plakias wrote about the perception of awkwardness and the opportunities for change presented by it. - “The First Open Ocean Carbon Removal Project in the U.S. Just Got a Green Light” – Yahoo Finance, March 22
Research undertaken by Professor of Biology Michael McCormick with several other universities passed a significant hurdle. - “Politicians may rail against the ‘deep state,’ but research shows federal workers are effective and committed, not subversive” – The Conversation, Yahoo, and Federal Times, among others; March 26
Associate Professor of Sociology Jaime Kucinskas co-authored this essay about her research on federal employees during the Trump administration. - “Hanging with John Nye” – Maine Antique Digest, March 26
Art history major John Nye ’87 discussed his life and career decisions after graduating from Hamilton. - “Congressional Corner with Matt Cartwright and Steve Russell” – WAMC (Albany public radio), March 29
U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright ’83 and former U.S. Rep. Steve Russell discussed their upcoming Common Ground appearance. - “Mark Zuckerberg’s awkwardness may be a power move — here’s why” – Business Insider, Yahoo, and MSN, March 31
Associate Professor of Philosophy Alex Plakias spoke about Zuckerberg’s awkwardness and her own research on the topic published in her new book titled Awkwardness.
