Newsletter

On October 22, members of the campus community gathered in the DMC for the debut event in the Geological Society’s new Environmental and Geological Violence and Oppression Awareness Series (EVAS). Hosted in collaboration with the Black and Latine Student Union (BLSU) and the Feminists of Color Collective (FCC), the program sought to illuminate the global connections between natural resource extraction, environmental harm, and inequitable power structures.

Center for Intersectional Feminism (CIF) hosted five incredible events this October in celebration of the annual Sex Positivity Week! Organizers broke down sex myths, fought back against stigmas about sex, educated the campus, and celebrated the joy of safe sex alongside campus partners and fellow students.

On Friday, October 10, 2025, students danced the night away at La Vanguardia’s (LV) Annual Latin Ball. That beautiful Friday night, the laughter and music filled the Annex as students gathered in celebration of Latin American cultures and identity.

What was the coolest event the week of October 20th? Hard to say - GSU’s Trans Tea Time, Ace Representation in the Media, and #ThisIsWhatAsexualLooksLike events tie for first. GSU hosted Asexual Awareness Week to dedicate space and time to ace representation and education.

On Friday, October 4th, the Sadove Porch was transformed into a Y2K dreamscape as the Black and Latine Student Union (BLSU) hosted its annual Homecoming Celebration. Just like the titular 2002 hit song by Nelly, this year’s theme, It’s Getting HOT in Herre, did not disappoint.

The Black and Latine Student Union (BLSU) hosted the third event of Latine Heritage Month held on Wednesday, September 24 with a bustling kitchen and the universal language of food. The evening highlighted the food, music, and traditions of the people of Honduras, Guatemala, and Belize. The DMC was filled with students who came together to learn, taste, and honor the rich legacy of this Afro-Indigenous community.

On September 22nd, the Asian Student Union and Basketball Club co-hosted a 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Rasikh’s honor—an intentional tribute that reflected his love for the sport and the way he used it to bring people together. The event drew an incredible turnout of students, faculty, and staff who came to play, cheer, and remember Rasikh’s impact on the community.

On September 22, GSU welcomed Robyn Ochs, a nationally recognized LGBTQIA+ activist, writer, and educator, to campus for two programs focused on bisexuality, history, and sustainable activism. Students gathered to celebrate, learn, and reflect on the importance of bi+ voices in the LGBTQIA+ movement.

Dance scholar Hilda M. Jordan and choreographer Jair Andres Chara joined forces on Tuesday, September 30th In the annex to bring the world of salsa to Hamilton’s campus. Faculty, staff, and students gathered to learn from the instruction of these talented dancers, listening intently and moving in rhythmic unison. 

Hey Hamilton community, we are the DMC fellows and we are so excited to see you all on campus this semester! We hold office hours on weekdays from 5PM - 10PM and on weekends from 10AM to 10PM. We would love to answer any and all questions you may have about the Blue House (aka, home for the DMC Community), give tours, help set up for club meetings, and support students and their organizations in any way we can!