Features
Exploring new clubs and groups on campus
By Molly Geisinger ’19
September 8, 2016
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At the outset of each year, students at Hamilton College can satisfy their diverse interests through a number of clubs and organizations. Besides curious passersby and eager club heads clamoring for a student’s attention, this year’s club fair looked a little bit different. In case you missed the interest meetings or want to learn about a club housed in the Dunham basement, here is a compilation from the leaders of Hamilton’s new groups about what to look forward to this year.
On the Move
Contact: Hersheena Rajaram ’19
On The Move aims to make a positive change in the community by building and maintaining the relationship between Hamilton College and the refugee community in Utica. Created by a group of friends and dedicated students as a commitment project for the Levitt Leadership Institute, On The Move is dedicated to raising awareness about the refugee crisis. If you are looking to have fun while being an active member of the local community, join On The Move.
The Printing Press Crew
Contact: Emma Reynolds ’17
The Printing Press Crew began in March 2016 when the grant proposal was approved. Working under the supervision and help of Visiting Assistant Professor of Literature and Creative Writing Andrew Rippeon, the Crew printed 75 prints of a broadside (a longer piece of paper, usually featuring a short piece of work and occasionally an image) featuring visiting writer Lucas de Lima’s work.
This semester, we are looking forward to printing work for Anne Carson (9/23), Chase Twichell (10/25) and Ocean Vuong (11/7). All of our prints will be available (for free) at the readings. We will be offering an Apple & Quill workshop on Oct. 25 in our studio, located in the basement of Dunham (who knew?!).
We are also hoping to open up the Printing Press studio to the public for “What’s Your Type?” once a week. During these sessions, people can stop by the presses to help print small samples of different typefaces. This summer, we moved 200 new cases of type into the studio, and we need help creating a visual inventory.
In the future, we are hoping to solicit work from specific classes, departments and members of the Hamilton community. Email prntcrew@hamilton.edu if you’re interested in printing/joining/learning more!
Asian Student Association
Contact: Gillian Mak ’18
The new Asian Student Association merged the Asian Cultural Society and the Hamilton American Chinese Exchange into one larger organization. ASA is dedicated to creating a space for Asians and Asian Americans on our campus.
We bring speakers, host bonding events and hold discussions about Asian American issues, including identity politics and current events. We meet on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the Days-Massolo Center.
Hamilton UNICEF
Contact: Michael Wang ’19
The goal of Hamilton UNICEF is to inspire, in a wide range of students, passion for the advancement of children’s rights. As a UNICEF club, we focus on fundraising and education. Additionally, we seek to provide Hamilton students with opportunities to engage and work alongside the greater community. With our resources, Hamilton UNICEF operates by thinking globally and acting locally to provid for the world's most vulnerable children.