This past Saturday, September 27, over 90 students, faculty and staff came together in the Fillius Events Barn for “Ferguson: Listen Up, Teach-in & Speak Out.” The event was organized in response to the events in Ferguson, MO this summer and the growing number of acts of violence against young black people. More ...
Intersecting art and activism, the Womyn’s Center held a solidarity march on Tuesday to support Emma Sulkcowicz, a Columbia undergrad who has caused waves recently with her protest against the school’s sexual assault policy. Instead of carrying signs and banners, the marchers carried pillows and mattresses. More ...
Social entrepreneur network Ashoka U named Hamilton a Changemaker Campus, a designation granted to institutions of higher learning dedicated to social innovation. The Arthur Levitt Public Affairs Center, Community Outreach and Opportunity Program (COOP), and students who took part in the Social Innovation Fellows program all contributed to getting Hamilton recognized by Ashoka. Associate Director of the Levitt Center Chris Willemsen emphasized that the designation is a commitment to action on the part of Hamilton. More ...
On Sunday, September 28, Hamilton students ventured off the Hill to enjoy the free music, food and crafts of the annual Fall Fest in Clinton. The event featured entertainment by Hamilton a cappella groups as well as local bands. Bon Appétit provided a spread of autumnal delicacies such as chili, molasses cookies and apple cider. More ...
Amherst implements new party policy Colby campus security allowed to roam dorms Wesleyan first-years prohibited from pledging Greek organizations More ...
On Sunday, September 21, more than 45 Hamilton students, alumni, faculty and staff boarded buses, cars, trains and subways to arrive at the corner of 71st St. and Central Park West in New York City to participate in the People’s Climate March. Along with approximately 400,000 fellow marchers, students waited eagerly—with signs, whistles, costumes and posters—so that they could demand action from the United Nations Climate Summit, which took place on Sept. 23. More ...
Hamilton alumna Mary Bonauto ’83, a human rights lawyer who has been instrumental in the fight for marriage equality, was named a MacArthur Fellow on September 17. A total of 21 artists, scholars and professionals received the prestigious prize this year. More ...
Trying to radically change how Colgate handles matters of inclusivity and diversity, this past Monday the school’s Association of Critical Collegians began a sit-in protest at the Admissions Building. The ACC’s demands were detailed and sweeping; emphasizing more education and awareness across all levels of the college. More ...
Wesleyan University orders fraternities to become co-ed Middlebury searching for new president Williams upgrades security system More ...
Keith Wellin Hamilton College life trustee and longtime benefactor of the college Keith Wellin ’50, GP ’11, ’14 passed away last Sunday morning, September 14, at the age of 88. Jonathan Vaughan On Sept. 15, President Joan Hinde Stewart announced the passing of James L. Ferguson Professor of Psychology Jonathan Vaughan. Vaughan died the day before due to complications from pneumonia. More ...