Reunions '25 Schedule
Weekend Schedule
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| 4 p.m. HAMILTON CLASS OF 1975 50TH REUNION OUTING IN UTICA  Matt Brewing Company, 811 Edward St., Utica, NY 13502 Relive the good old days with a tour of the F.X. Matt Brewery. Fred Matt will fill us in on all the details of his family company’s history as the first brewery in the United States to open post-Prohibition. Dinner to follow in the brewery biergarten. |
| 5-7 p.m. ALUMNI COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WELCOME DINNER Davenport House (The President's House) For members of the Alumni Council Executive Committee only. |
| 6 p.m. KIRKLAND CLASS OF 1975 50TH REUNION OUTING Cafe CaNole 1 Campion Road., New Hartford, NY 13413 Plans are underway for optional activities before the official weekend kicks off. Anyone from the Kirkland Class of 1975 who arrives early is invited for dinner on Wednesday. |
| 6-7:30 p.m. BUFFERS REHEARSAL Schambach 201 Buffers rehearsal time for the Classes of 1972-82. All Buffers are welcome to join this session. |
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| 8:15 a.m. KIRKLAND CLASS OF 1975 50TH REUNION OUTING IN AUBURN 33 South St., Auburn, NY 13021 Enjoy a tour of the Seward House Museum in Auburn, N.Y., with fellow members of the Kirkland Class of 1975. Plan to meet at the Anderson-Connell Alumni Center parking lot by 8 a.m. for an 8:15 carpool departure so we can arrive in Auburn for the 10 a.m. tour. The Seward House was the home of prominent politician William Henry Seward and his wife, Frances Seward. While William was in Albany or Washington, D.C., for his work, Frances led abolitionist activities from her home. It is believed that the basement of the Seward House was a stop on the Underground Railroad. Through her abolitionist work, she forged a close friendship with Harriet Tubman, who lived in Auburn as well. Frances also worked to gain property rights for women in New York and contributed to the women's suffrage movement. |
| 9 a.m.-4 p.m. ALUMNI COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RETREAT Root Hall 209 (#69 on map) For committee only. |
| 10 a.m. HAMILTON CLASS OF 1975 50TH REUNION OUTING IN UTICA Off Campus Tour the Olmsted parks and neighborhoods of Utica with Phil Bean, leader of the effort to revitalize Utica's two largest parks — Roscoe Conkling Park and T.R. Proctor Park. Both parks were designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., the renowned landscape architect whose father designed NYC's Central Park. Lunch to follow at Ventura's, a long-standing restaurant in east Utica. |
| 10 a.m.-Noon BUFFERS REHEARSAL Schambach 201 Buffers rehearsal time for the Classes of 1972-82. All Buffers are welcome to join this session. |
| 10 a.m.-9 p.m. REUNIONS CHECK IN & INFORMATION Kirner–Johnson |
| 10 a.m.-4 p.m. CLINTON FARMERS’ MARKET Clinton Village Green Celebrate all that the Mohawk Valley has to offer. You’ll discover a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as delectable baked goods and the talents of local artists and craftspeople. |
| 3 p.m.-1 a.m. THE LITTLE PUB IS OPEN |
| 3-4 p.m. KIRKLAND HANGOUT & CHAT Root 204 (#69 on map) |
 4-5 p.m. CLASS ANNALISTS REHEARSAL (1975 HAMILTON AND KIRKLAND) Chapel |
| 4-6 p.m. BUFFERS REHEARSAL NEW LOCATION: List 106 Buffers rehearsal time for the Classes of 1972-82. All Buffers are welcome to join this session. |
| 6-8:30 p.m. 50TH MEDALLION CEREMONY, RECEPTION, AND DINNER Kennedy Center for the Theatre and Studio Arts Hamilton and Kirkland Classes of 1975 unite to celebrate their 50th reunion. Class members and their guests are invited to a welcome reception followed by dinner. The evening’s event will be highlighted by the presentation of the 50th reunion medallions. |
| 6-8 p.m. BUFFET DINNER FOR ALL ALUMNI Reunion Village on Dunham Green |
| 8 p.m.-midnight 1980 CLASS MEETUP Bristol Terrace South and Hub Join your 1980 classmates for music, conversation, dance parties, and so much more! |
| 8:30-11 p.m. COFFEE HOUSE JAZZ JAM McEwen Café Fojo Join us for the Sam Pellman Memorial Alumni Jazz Jam, a tradition that celebrates the life and legacy of Sam Pellman, the James L. Ferguson Professor of Music. All alumni musicians and vocalists are welcome to sit in. If you’re interested in participating, email Cleon Cumberbatch ’90 at morpheus2969@gmail.com. |
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| 8-10 a.m. BREAKFAST Reunion Village on Dunham Green Stop by and fuel up for the day. |
| 8:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. REUNIONS CHECK IN & INFORMATION Kirner–Johnson |
| 9-10 a.m. ALUMNI COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WRAP-UP Root Hall 209 (#69 on map) For committee only. |
| 9-10:30 a.m. STONE WALLS AND WAFFLE SLABS: AN ARCHITECTURE OF CONTRASTS Kirner-Johnson (KJ) 127 Red Pit Paula Behrens K’75 will present an illustrated talk on how the contrast of the Kirkland and Hamilton campus architecture mirrors the stark difference in the educational approaches 50 years ago. She encourages alumni to plumb their memories on how the physical place of our college years influenced our experiences. This event is sponsored by the Hamilton and Kirkland Classes of 1975 and is open to all. |
| 10 a.m.-10 p.m. WHCL REUNION WEEKEND TAKEOVER Sadove Student Center - Second Floor Members of all reunion classes are taking over WHCL for the weekend! Time slots throughout the day will feature different class years, so you’ll hear favorite tunes from different eras on the Hill. Stroll by Sadove to hear the broadcast inside or over the outside speakers, or stream it on your favorite device. Listen to your friends recreate their old show, or discover something new to love. WHCL is all yours! |
| 10-11 a.m. YEAR IN SPAIN: SPANISH BREAKFAST AND CONVERSATION Molly Root Start the day by chatting in Spanish/Spanglish over a traditional Spanish breakfast, including coffee, tostado and tomato, and fruit. |
| 10 a.m.-Noon BUFFERS REHEARSAL NEW LOCATION: List 104 Buffers rehearsal time for the Classes of 1950-71. All Buffers are welcome to join this session. |
| 10 a.m.-Noon BUFFERS REHEARSAL List 106 Buffers rehearsal time for the Classes of 1982-present. All Buffers are welcome to join this session. |
| 10:30-11:30 a.m. CAMPUS TOUR Meet outside Sadove Student Center Join us for a student-led tour of the campus. You will enjoy the same format as new students, with time to ask questions about the changes we have experienced over the years. |
| 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 50TH REUNION CAMPUS GOLF CART TOUR Kirner-Johnson For the Hamilton and Kirkland Classes of 1975. An interactive conversation and campus tour related to the physical changes to the campus over the last 50 years. Followed by lunch. Golf cart transportation provided. |
| 11 a.m.-Noon E&I COMMITTEE MEETING Root 209 (#69 on map) Meeting of the Equity & Inclusion Committee of the Alumni Council. |
| 11 a.m.-Noon CLASS OF 1965 HANGOUT TIME Johnson Health Center Lobby and Tent Please join your 1965 classmates in your tent for conversation before heading to lunch at Eells. |
| Noon-1 p.m. PEER TUTOR MEETUP: WRITING CENTER, ORAL COMMUNICATION CENTER, AND QUANT. & SYMBOLIC REASONING CENTER All-Alumni Lunch on Dunham Green Connect with the Center directors — Jennifer Ambrose, Amy Gaffney, and Jess Kelly — over lunch. Catch up with former tutors and hear about what is happening in the Centers. |
| Noon-1 p.m. POST-50TH LUNCH Eells House Dining Room For alumni who have already celebrated their 50th reunion and their guests. |
| Noon-2 p.m. ALL-ALUMNI LUNCH Reunion Village on Dunham Green |
| Noon-2 p.m. YEAR IN SPAIN: TAPAS AND TALKING Molly Root It's the perfect time of day to enjoy small dishes and small talk in Spanish/Spanglish. We will be serving marinated olives, bean salad with smoked paprika, toast points, shrimp and garlic toast points, sardines, Spanish cheeses, and Spanish meats. |
| Noon-1 p.m. HAMILTON CONVERSATIONS: OUTCOMES AND OUTLOOK IN THE CURRENT CAREER LANDSCAPE Burke Library Stryker All-Night Reading Room/Zoom Join Executive Director of the Career Center Melissa Marietta for a presentation that will cover student job outcomes, the current career climate, and how her office is helping students navigate both opportunities and uncertainty. She will discuss data and trends her office is seeing and how they are helping students plan for their opportunities after graduation. There will be time for questions and answers after the presentation. |
| 12:30-1:30 p.m. 50TH REUNION LUNCH Kennedy Center Wilhelm Lobby Following the campus tour, members of the Hamilton and Kirkland Classes of 1975 are invited to lunch. |
| 1-1:30 p.m. CLASS LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING Root Hall 209 (#69 on map)/Zoom Join Class Leadership Committee Chair Cindy Perez ’98 and Vice Chair Jeff Garte ’00 for an in-person and hybrid meeting. |
| 1-2 p.m. PICKLEBALL DEMONSTRATION AND OPEN PLAY WITH JAMIE KING Pickleball Courts (parking lot behind Field House) Open to all skill levels! Jamie King will demo and teach for those who need to learn pickleball basics and match others up for supervised open play. Equipment is available to borrow, or bring your own! Coach King is a certified IPTPA (international Pickleball Teaching Professional Association) Pickleball Teaching Pro and has taught phys ed pickleball classes at Hamilton since bringing the sport to campus in spring 2018. He plays pickleball locally and down in Vero Beach, Fla., and has coached squash and tennis at Hamilton for the last 24 years. |
| 1-3 p.m. BUFFERS REHEARSAL Chapel Buffers rehearsal time for all classes. |
| 2-3 p.m. JOIN A REUNIONS TOUR OF MENAGERIE: ANIMALS IN ART FROM THE WELLIN MUSEUM The Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art The Wellin Museum will host special tours of the exhibition Menagerie led by Collections Curator Dr. Elizabeth Shannon. The exhibition includes hundreds of artworks and artifacts drawn from the collection, exploring animal iconography across all areas of cultural production. |
| 2-3 p.m. ALUMNI COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS Kirner-Johnson 127, Red Pit For committee only. |
| 2-3 p.m. CAREER COACHING DROP-IN HOURS Kirner-Johnson Atrium Whether you're looking to refresh your resume, navigate a career transition, or get insight into today’s changing job market, stop by during our drop-in hours. Career Center coaches will be available to answer questions, offer guidance, and support you, wherever you are in your professional journey. |
| 2-3 p.m. TELL US WHAT YOU WANT... Kirner-Johnson 250 What you really, really want! Photos that bring you back to campus? Videos featuring your favorite professors? News of what your fellow alumni have been up to since graduation? Hamilton's Communications Office is developing a readership survey for Hamilton magazine and the monthly Hamilton Headlines and would love some preliminary feedback from Reunion attendees. Stop by to share your thoughts ... and to thank you for carving out a few minutes of your weekend, we'll send everyone away with a little Hamilton gift! |
| 2-4 p.m. ALUMNI COUNCIL CRAWL Meet on Burke Library steps Learn about what's new with the Alumni Council on this multi-stop tour across campus. At each location you'll meet one of the committees as they share insight into the work they do. If you like what you hear — you can sign up on the spot to be one of the Alumni Council volunteers! The crawl will end at The Little Pub, where participants will receive drink tickets to mix and mingle.
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| 2-4 p.m. YEAR IN SPAIN: FLAMENCO CLASS Blood Fitness Center 101 Laurel Sonne P’08, who owns Laurel's Flamenco Arts Dance Studio in New Hartford, N.Y., will lead HCAYS alumni in a flamenco workshop. Join Laurel to hear some history about the dance, take a dance lesson like the ones you had in Spain, watch a demonstration by Laurel, and enjoy dancing together. All skill levels are welcome and chairs will be provided for anyone with mobility concerns. |
| 2-4 p.m. YEAR IN SPAIN: FILM SCREENING Blood Fitness Center Conference Room HCAYS alumni are invited to watch a film in the conference room. |
| 2-3 p.m. CALLING ALL AUTHORS! Sadove Student Center 115 Living Room, Map #17 Share your words with us! If you've published a book, please join our alumni book fair. Bring a few copies and be prepared to discuss and sign your work. Open to all class years. |
| 2:30-3:30 p.m. CUSTOM COMMEMORATIVE KIRKLAND AND HAMILTON RINGS Kirner-Johnson Commons Custom commemorative Kirkland and Hamilton Rings designed by Nancy Ross K’71. Three unique designs are available. Once personalized with your own initials and year of graduation, this keepsake truly becomes one of a kind. Nancy will have sample rings on view and ordering information. For additional information, contact Nancy directly: nrossco@aol.com, 917-669-9805. |
| 2:30-4 p.m. FILLIUS JAZZ ARCHIVE OPEN HOUSE McEwen 102 (Adjacent to the Rock Swing) The Fillius Jazz Archive celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Stop by McEwen 102, view the archive's extensive jazz photography collection, and chat with Monk Rowe, the Joe Williams Director of the Archive. |
| 3 p.m.-1 a.m. THE LITTLE PUB IS OPEN |
| 3-4 p.m. CLASS OF 1985 AUTHORS' PANEL Sadove Student Center 3rd Floor Meeting Area, Map #17 The Class of 1985 invites you to a presentation from a series of authors hailing from our class year. More details to come. This event is sponsored by the Class of 1985 and is open to all. |
| 3-4 p.m. GRAVEYARD TOUR WITH STEVE STARNES ’80, P’11 Hamilton College Cemetery Join Steve Starnes for an exploration of Hamilton's history and heritage and a part tour, part meditation on the College’s past. Take an hour-long transit through the memorials that celebrate the well-lived lives that continue to shape today’s campus. The Buffers will perform "Shenandoah" as part of the tour. This event is sponsored by the Class of 1980 and is open to all. Meet on Campus Road at the top of the drive leading to the cemetery. |
| 3-4 p.m. RECALLING THE IMPACT OF OUR PROFESSORS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM Kirner-Johnson 203 Educators on the Hill have long provided more than classroom instruction; for many they offered counsel and direction that helped shape careers and life trajectories. Join Geoff Precourt ’70 and Ray Boggs ’70 for an interactive discussion of how Hamilton and Kirkland faculty made a difference to us all. The reminiscences of Jay Gomer Williams ’54, who passed last June and whose career spanned generations of students, will also be shared. His "Around the Quad" collection includes tales of Tolles, Wertimer, Mattingly, Nesbit, and many others. Regardless of class year, come share your experiences! This event is sponsored by the Class of 1970 and is open to all. |
| 3-4 p.m. JEFF DORSEY ’65: LIVING IN MALI Kirner-Johnson 202 Jeff Dorsey will present on living in the Republic of Mali, West Africa. Jeff represents a US radio and TV transmitter manufacturer and follows security issues in the country. This event is sponsored by the Class of 1965 and is open to all. |
| 3-4 p.m. ALPHA DELTA PHI MEETING Eells House Library |
| 3-4 p.m. SIGMA PHI MEETING Siuda House |
| 3-4 p.m. NATURE WALKS IN ROOT GLEN Root Glen Gazebo You will be guided along the mile-long red shale path by Ernest Williams, the William R. Kenan Professor of Biology Emeritus, and enjoy the quiet beauty of the Glen. Everyone, from novices to skilled naturalists, is welcome. Meet at the Gazebo behind the Anderson-Connell Alumni Center. |
| 3-4:30 p.m. HEALTHCARE AND PUBLIC HEALTH IN THESE CHALLENGING TIMES Kirner-Johnson 125, Bradford Auditorium The organization and financing of healthcare in America has been controversial ever since the progressive era. Our healthcare system is dealing with the legacy of COVID-19, a decline in trust in government, and a future of uncertainty about government policy and funding. Today, only 40% of us have a lot of confidence in the U.S. healthcare system. All of this comes when we have had great innovation in new and promising treatments that also result in sticker shock for consumers who are coping with ever-increasing deductibles and other purchaser strategies to try to limit healthcare costs. Joe Konen ’75 and Marianne Udow-Phillips K’75 will discuss the current state, possible paths forward, and critical policy options. This event is sponsored by the Hamilton and Kirkland Classes of 1975 and is open to all. |
| 3:30-4 p.m. A MILESTONE IN THE MAKING Kirner-Johnson 250 Come learn about the 50th reunion program and see alumni and friends. All are welcome from the Hamilton and Kirkland classes of 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1980 — with Director of Alumni Relations Jacke Jones and Director of Milestone Reunions Victoria Kidd ’94. |
| 3:30-4:30 p.m. PSI UPSILON MEETING Tent in front of Skenandoa |
| 4-5 p.m. FRIENDS OF BILL W. MEETING Alumni Gym Vallely Conference Room, (2nd floor, across from basketball court) |
| 4-6 p.m. 'SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO?': THE ULTIMATE PROFESSIONAL CLASH Burke Library Stryker All-Night Reading Room Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring three distinguished alumni as they explore key career moments, the forces that drive change, and the decision-making process behind staying the course or making a bold pivot. Moderated by Neil Basu ’01, a certified executive coach (and spouse of a Class of 2000 graduate who has grappled with her own career clash this past year!), the conversation will offer insights into navigating career transitions, an issue many of us encounter at this stage in our professional lives. Following the panel, attendees will have the opportunity to share their own experiences, ask questions, and engage in candid conversations with fellow alumni about one of the most defining aspects of our journeys: career evolution. Afterward, join us in the Class of 2000 hangout tent outside of Morris House for cocktails, continued conversation, and maybe even some serendipitous networking. We look forward to seeing you there! This event is sponsored by the Class of 2000 and is open to all. |
| 4 p.m. (or whenever you arrive on campus!) CLASS OF 2020 LAWN GAMES Bundy Hangout Space Who’s ready to play some cornhole, Kan Jam, Spikeball, and wiffle ball? We’ll provide the equipment, so just bring yourself and your A-game! |
| 4 p.m. (or whenever you arrive on campus!) CLASS OF 2015 HANGOUT SPACE Dunham Lounge Find your classmates in your dedicated hangout space for the weekend — Dunham Lounge! |
| 4 p.m. (or whenever you arrive on campus!) CLASS OF 2005 HANGOUT SPACE South Dorm Lounge and tent. Find your classmates in your dedicated hangout space for the weekend — South Dorm Lounge and tent! |
| 4 p.m. (or whenever you arrive on campus!) CLASS OF 1990 HANGOUT SPACE Woollcott Back Deck Find your classmates in your dedicated hangout space for the weekend — Woollcott back deck! |
| 4:30-6 p.m. 50TH CLASSES HANGOUT TIME The Kirkland and Hamilton Classes of 1975 are invited to spend time reconnecting before Friday dinners. Kirkland alumnae may join each other in Minor lounge or the Kirkland Courtyard. Hamilton alumni will gather at the Skenandoa lounge or DU porch. |
| 5 p.m.-midnight ON-SITE CHILDCARE Tolles Pavilion This free program through Legacy Childcare provides safe and fun care, games, and activities, plus meals and snacks for children ages 3 to 15. You can add Friday and/or Saturday childcare options as part of online registration. |
| 5-9 p.m. CHI PSI ANNUAL MEETING & COCKTAILS Spencer House Conference Room |
| 5-6 p.m. CLASS OF 1980 HAPPY HOUR Bristol Terrace South Pick up a copy of our trivia questions and see how much you remember from our time on the Hill. |
| 6-8 p.m. ALL-ALUMNI DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT Reunion Village on Dunham Green A celebration of classmates, community, and all things Hamilton! |
| 6-9 p.m. DU CLAMBAKE Tent in front of Ferguson Open to all. |
| 6-9 p.m. PSI U STEAK DINNER Tent in front of Skenandoa Open to all. |
| 6-9 p.m. THE BUFFERS BUFFET Eells Dining Room |
| 6-9 p.m. A YEAR IN SPAIN DINNER Taylor Science Center We will finish the night with seafood and vegetable paellas, wine, traditional Spanish sides, and flan for dessert. We will end the day with time to relax, share stories, and enjoy a long dinner together. |
| 6-9 p.m. KIRKLAND ALUMNAE DINNER Kennedy Center Wilhelm Lobby All Kirkland alumnae are invited. |
| 8-11:30 p.m. REUNION CONCERT Reunion Village on Dunham Green Back by popular demand, Friday night brings big festival vibes to kick off Reunion Weekend. Here's the lineup: -Sam Pellman Reunion Jazz Group - with Steve Wu, Irma M. and Robert D. Morris Professor of Economics; Paul Kogut ’88; Doc Woods, Margaret Bundy Scott Professor of Music Emeritus; Cleon Cumberbatch ’90; Jim Johns, Lecturer in Music; and Monk Rowe, the Joe Williams Director of the Jazz Archive and Lecturer in Music Performance. (Set begins during All-Alumni Dinner.) -Rogue - featuring Kevin Barry ’79, Bob Kinkel ’79, Brian Middleton ’79, Tom Porter ’80 & Dave Scofield ’80. -Stage Road - local favorite featuring Eddie Bluff P’04, performing blues and rock classics. |
| 10 p.m.-2 a.m. LATE NIGHT SHUTTLE TO VILLAGE OF CLINTON The Little Pub Parking Lot Round trip from The Little Pub to the Rok. For your return to campus, the shuttle will pick you up in the small parking lot to your left when you exit the Rok. |
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| 8-10 a.m. BREAKFAST Reunion Village on Dunham Green Stop by and fuel up for the day. |
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| 8 a.m.-5 p.m. REUNIONS CHECK IN & INFORMATION Kirner–Johnson |
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| 8-8:45 a.m. REUNION YOGA ON THE HILL Blood Fitness Center 101 Dance Studio Balance your Reunion experience with a soothing yoga practice that promotes self-reflection and emotional well-being led by Kris Hoffman ’85. Choose your level of participation: relax as you become reacquainted with the Hill or build energy for festivities with old friends. All are welcome to this Hatha/Vinyassa hybrid session designed to start the day with mind-body connection. |
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| 8-9:30 a.m. CLASS OF 2015 FUN RUN Emerson Lobby Join the Class of 2015 for a morning run, jog, or walk — all participants are welcome to go at their own pace. Afterward, we'll enjoy a breakfast of overnight oats from Spoonful, a company owned by Bradley Gifford ’15. This event is sponsored by the Class of 2015 and is open to all. |
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| 8:45-10:15 a.m. BALDWIN MEN’S REUNION CHOIR REHEARSAL Chapel Under the direction of R. Douglas Sheldon ’63, the Baldwin Choir meets for brief rehearsals throughout the weekend, leading to a performance at the Service of Remembrance. |
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| 10 a.m. ALL-ALUMNI PARADE Dunham Green Get decked out in your Hamilton and Kirkland gear and join your classmates, friends, and families for a walk across campus for the reunion parade. All participants should arrive at the Parade Start on Dunham Green (near Blood Fitness Center) and look for signs with your class year. Please arrive by 9:45 a.m. Class banners will be delivered to each class by 9:50 a.m. and will be carried by members of your class walking at the front of the group. Rain or shine, we march at 10 a.m.! The parade will end at the Chapel for the Annual Meeting of the Alumni Association/Half-Century Annalist Letters beginning at 11 a.m. |
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| 10:30 a.m. POST-PARADE PICK-ME-UP Outside the Chapel, near the Alexander Hamilton statue Join us post-parade and fuel up before heading into the Chapel for the annual meeting. |
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| 10:30 a.m. BUFFERS REHEARSAL NEW LOCATION: List 106 Buffers rehearsal time for the Classes of 1950-71 and 1983-present. All Buffers are welcome to join this session. |
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| 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Chapel Hear the Kirkland Class of 1975 Half-Century Annalist Letter by Shelley Gertzog Cowan K’75 and Martha Freymann Miser K’75 as well as the Hamilton Class of 1975 Half-Century Annalist Letter by Mitchel Ostrer ’75. President Tepper will address the assembly and the Bell Ringer Award will be presented to Neal Pilson '60, GP'16,'17. |
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| Noon-2 p.m. ALL-ALUMNI PICNIC AND ENTERTAINMENT Reunion Village on Dunham Green A family-friendly lunch and entertainment. Taking the stage during the picnic, Pat Morelli ’20 is indie-folk solo artist dayes. |
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| Noon-5 p.m. FIELD DAY FOR FAMILIES Steuben Field Kids of all ages can enjoy crafts, games, bounce houses, and entertainers. (With parents present.) |
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| 1 p.m. PUB TRIVIA, HOSTED BY CLASS OF 2020 The Little Pub Come to The Little Pub for some friendly competition. |
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| 1-3 p.m. BUFFERS REHEARSAL Chapel Buffers rehearsal time for all classes. |
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| 1:30-2:30 p.m. WINE SAMPLING WITH THE CLASS OF 1995 Class of 1995 Hangout Tent - Library Quad The Class of 1995 will enjoy a sampling from Et Fille Wines thanks to classmate Jessica Mozeico. Et Fille, which means "and daughter," was co-founded in 2003 by Jessica and her father — both winemakers — and is now in its second generation, with Jessica making elegantly complex wine inspired by her late father’s legacy and her daughter’s future. Et Fille develops wines from sustainably farmed vineyards in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. |
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| 1:30-2:30 p.m. WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Red Pit Join the Class of 1990 for a panel that will discuss the career paths of several class members, including Jerry Cozine, Ethan Strell, and Paul Petruzzi. Listen to their stories and share your own. This event is sponsored by the Class of 1990 and is open to all. |
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| 1:30-2:30 P.M. FROM THE HOOD TO HAMILTON AND BACK AGAIN WITH PHYLLIS BRELAND ’80 Kirner-Johnson 125, Bradford Auditorium Alumni Trustee and Former Director, Opportunity Programs Phyllis Breland ’80 will bring her signature wit, style, and warmth to this talk about her journey to Hamilton — and back again. This event is sponsored by the Class of 1980 and is open to all. |
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| 1:30-3 p.m. A CONVERSATION: THE CLIMATE CRISIS AND WHAT WE MIGHT DO ABOUT IT Kirner-Johnson 202 Jon Forster ’75 and Tracey Stephens K’75 will briefly share information on Climate Science 101, fossil fuel industry disinformation campaigns, and for the majority of the session, lead a discussion on what actions we all might take, with a particular emphasis on trying to create systemic change. This event is sponsored by the Hamilton and Kirkland Classes of 1975 and is open to all. |
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| 1:30-2:30 P.M. BOB WOOD ’65 ON ASSISTED DEATH Kirner-Johnson 203 After spending 24 years helping to lead the Seattle (and Washington) clinical and public health response to HIV/AIDS, Dr. Bob Wood retired in 2010 and became volunteer medical director for Compassion & Choices of Washington. Now, his work with compassion takes most of his so-called retirement time, assisting 40 state-wide volunteers, three other medical directors, and serving about 600 clients, 300 of whom died last year. Compassion & Choices educates, advocates, and assists terminally ill adults to understand and pursue the option of using the Washington's Death with Dignity Law to obtain prescriptions for lethal medicines to short-circuit the end. In this talk, Dr. Wood will give us insights into his work and mission to help individuals make informed decisions at the end of life. This event is sponsored by the Class of 1965 and is open to all. |
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| 2-3 p.m. JOIN A REUNIONS TOUR OF MENAGERIE: ANIMALS IN ART FROM THE WELLIN MUSEUM The Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art The Wellin Museum will host special tours of the exhibition Menagerie led by Collections Curator Dr. Elizabeth Shannon. The exhibition includes hundreds of artworks and artifacts drawn from the collection, exploring animal iconography across all areas of cultural production. |
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| 2-3 p.m. DKE ANNUAL MEETING Bristol Society Room 044 |
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| 2-3 p.m. ATX ANNUAL MEETING Root Hall (#69 on map) 3rd Floor Lounge |
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| 2-3:30 p.m. PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY Pickleball Court (parking lot behind Field House) |
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| 2:30-3:30 p.m. CUSTOM COMMEMORATIVE KIRKLAND AND HAMILTON RINGS Kirner-Johnson Commons Custom commemorative Kirkland and Hamilton Rings designed by Nancy Ross K’71. Three unique designs are available. Once personalized with your own initials and year of graduation, this keepsake truly becomes one of a kind. Nancy will have sample rings on view and ordering information. For additional information, contact Nancy directly: nrossco@aol.com, 917-669-9805. |
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| 2:30-3:30 p.m. JUDO GAMES WITH CONNIE HALPORN K’78 Margaret Bundy Scott Field House Offered by Connie Halporn K’78, 6th degree black belt in Kodokan Judo, and based on the original system developed by Sid Kelly, 9th degree black belt in Judo. These games are suited to all age groups and skill levels, and participants can come from any martial arts background, or none at all. If attendees have martial arts uniforms, they are welcome to wear them, or come in sweatpants and sweatshirts with no zippers. Please wear shoes to the class so that when we get onto the mat, your bare feet are clean. All aged 8 and older are welcome to participate (children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian; the parent/guardian does not need to participate, but must remain for the duration of the event). This activity starts with a light warmup and progresses to games teaching body control and how to fall safely. There are regular breaks, and we will end with a cooldown followed by a question-and-answer period. For more information, please email Connie at constance.halporn@gmail.com. |
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| 2:30-3:30 p.m. TENNIS WITH PRESIDENT TEPPER Tietje Family Tennis Center President Steven Tepper loves tennis. What does he love more? The opportunity to play tennis with alumni! Whether you're an ace on the court or a little too familiar with a double fault, join him for a friendly round of tennis and conversation. |
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| 2:30-3:30 p.m. ELS MEETING Sadove Student Center Bradford Conference Room Hamilton and Kirkland ELS members and friends reunite in our house to celebrate 143 years of academic scholarship and social and public programming which honors the transcendental philosophy of Emerson. For additional information, contact Kim Silva ’04: kslaboy@yahoo.com. |
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| 2:30-3:30 p.m. TKE ANNUAL MEETING Kirner-Johnson 250 |
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| 2:45-3:30 p.m. OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS RECEPTION McEwen Rock Swing and Academic Center for Excellence Join OP in celebrating our shared history and legacy with the debut of a powerful new historical painting by OP student Nat St. Helen ’27, honoring the journey and impact of HEOP throughout the years. |
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| 3-4 p.m. NATURE WALKS IN ROOT GLEN Root Glen Gazebo You will be guided along the mile-long red shale path by Ernest Williams, the William R. Kenan Professor of Biology Emeritus, and enjoy the quiet beauty of the Glen. Everyone, from novices to skilled naturalists, is welcome. Meet at the Gazebo behind the Anderson-Connell Alumni Center. |
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| 3-4 p.m. 2020 CAMPUS CRAWL Join us for a campus crawl around the Dark Side and Light Side with refreshments and trivia along the way. |
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| 3-4 p.m. A PERFORMANCE FROM JESS KLEIN '95 FoJo Café A special coffee house set from renowned folk Americana singer-songwriter Jess Klein ’95. |
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| 3 p.m.-1 a.m. THE LITTLE PUB IS OPEN |
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| 3:30-4:30 p.m. MARC MIXER Tent in front of Days-Massolo Center MARC, the Multicultural Alumni Relations Committee of the Alumni Council, is committed to supporting the College and maintaining meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with current students, faculty, and administrators. Join us for a gathering of the ages to celebrate our journey with food and fellowship. |
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| 3:30-4:30 p.m. CHOCOLATE TASTING WITH STEPHEN DURFEE '85 McEwen Dining Hall Chef Stephen Durfee '85 will provide a chocolate tasting and give us an insider's view of how chocolate is made and molded. Now a director of curriculum at Dandelion Chocolate, Stephen spent 21 years in a professorship at the Culinary Institute of America. He travels across the world to different cacao-producing regions, including Tanzania, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, and Hawaii, to lead trips, teach classes, and explore the world of chocolate. At Dandelion, he leads factory tours, instructs classes for chocolate enthusiasts, and acts as a chocolate ambassador through his demonstrations and outreach. This event is sponsored by the Class of 1985 and is open to all. |
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| 3:30-4:30 P.M. LIVE! FROM NEW YORK! IT'S SATURDAY NIGHT! WITH MORT KORN '80 Kirner-Johnson 125, Bradford Auditorium “The show doesn’t go on because it is ready. It goes on because it’s 11:30” —Lorne Michaels. Mort Korn ’80 was the key grip in the Saturday Night Live Film Unit for over 20 years. His recent retirement freed him up to share a bit of the magic that has made these some of the most watched clips on the internet. Mort will trace the development of the SNL Film Unit, showing videos that demonstrate how their work changed and became more sophisticated over time. Come hear the scoop about the process and insane schedule, as well as stories about some of the personalities he worked with while there. And of course, we’ll be watching some of the funniest SNL skits around! This event is sponsored by the Class of 1980 and is open to all. |
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| 4-5 p.m. FRIENDS OF BILL W. MEETING Alumni Gym Vallely Conference Room, (2nd floor, across from basketball court) |
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| 4:15–5:30 p.m. REUNION CHOIR REHEARSAL (MIXED VOICES) Chapel Under the direction of Charlotte Botha, director of Choral Activities, the Mixed Choir meets for brief rehearsals throughout the weekend, leading to a performance by both the Mixed Voices Choir and Baldwin Choir at the Service of Remembrance on Sunday morning. |
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| 5 p.m.–midnight ON-SITE CHILDCARE Tolles Pavilion This free program through Legacy Childcare provides safe and fun care, games, and activities, plus meals and snacks for children ages 3 to 15. You can add Friday and/or Saturday childcare options as part of online registration. |
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| 5-6 p.m. CLASS OF 2020 HAPPY HOUR Steuben Satellite Bar Tent Meet your classmates for drinks before your class dinner. |
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| 5-6 p.m. CLASS OF 2015 HAPPY HOUR AND CLASS PHOTO Glen House Meet your classmates for drinks before your class dinner. |
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| 5-6 p.m. CLASS OF 2010 HAPPY HOUR AND CLASS PHOTO South Tent Meet your classmates for drinks before your class dinner. |
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| 5-6 p.m. CLASS OF 2005 HAPPY HOUR AND CLASS PHOTO South Tent Meet your classmates for drinks before your class dinner. |
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| 5-6 p.m. CLASS OF 2000 HAPPY HOUR AND CLASS PHOTO Taylor Science Center Atrium Meet your classmates for drinks before your class dinner. |
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| 5-6 p.m. CLASS OF 1995 HAPPY HOUR AND CLASS PHOTO Blood Fitness Lounge Meet your classmates for drinks before your class dinner. |
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| 5-6 p.m. CLASS OF 1990 HAPPY HOUR AND CLASS PHOTO Woollcott Porch Meet your classmates for drinks before your class dinner. |
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| 5-6 p.m. CLASS OF 1985 HAPPY HOUR AND CLASS PHOTO Bristol Terrace North Meet your classmates for drinks before your class dinner. |
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| 5-6 p.m. CLASS OF 1980 HAPPY HOUR AND CLASS PHOTO Bristol Terrace South Meet your classmates for drinks before your class dinner. |
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| 5-6 p.m. CLASS OF 1975HK 50TH REUNION RECEPTION The Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art For members of the Hamilton and Kirkland 50th reunion class. Class photos will be taken. |
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| 5-8 p.m. CLASS OF 1970 55TH REUNION RECEPTION & DINNER Kennedy Center for the Theatre and Studio Arts For members of the Class of 1970 and their guests. Your class photo will be taken during this time. |
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| 5-8 p.m. CLASS OF 1965 60TH REUNION RECEPTION & DINNER The Joel and Elizabeth Johnson Center for Health & Wellness, Tent For members of the Class of 1965 and their guests. Your class photo will be taken during this time. |
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| 5-8 p.m. CLASS OF 1960 65TH REUNION RECEPTION & DINNER Kennedy Center for the Theatre and Studio Arts For members of the Class of 1960 and their guests. Your class photo will be taken during this time. |
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| 6-8:30 p.m. CLASS OF 1975HK 50TH REUNION DINNER Commons Dining Hall For members of the Hamilton and Kirkland 50th reunion class. |
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| 6-8 p.m. ALL CLASS DINNER (1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020, THE BUFFERS, AND HCAYS) Reunion Village on Dunham Green Join the big party! Enjoy dinner with your classmates, The Buffers, and Academic Year in Spain (HCAYS). |
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| 8-9 p.m. THE BUFFERS CONCERT The Chapel Celebrating their 75th anniversary, generations of Buffers gather to perform some of their time-honored favorites. |
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| 9-11 p.m. LIVE MUSIC, BONFIRE, S’MORES, & FIREWORKS Reunion Village on Dunham Green Here's the lineup:
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| 10 p.m.-2 a.m. LATE NIGHT SHUTTLE TO VILLAGE OF CLINTON The Little Pub Parking Lot Round trip from The Little Pub to the Rok. For your return to campus, the shuttle will pick you up in the small parking lot to your left when you exit the Rok. |
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| 11 p.m.-Midnight STARGAZING Peters Observatory In celebration of Reunion Weekend, Associate Professor of Instruction for Physics Adam Lark invites alumni to the Peters Observatory Saturday night from 11 p.m.-midnight. Our campus observatory was recently upgraded to a 20-inch Planewave telescope thanks to a generous contribution from Peter Schloerb'73, P'06. Student interns will host and help alumni navigate the skies (and the equipment). Peters Observatory is located on Peters Lane, just 0.3 miles up the hill from Sadove (ELS) on College Hill Road. If you are walking, please use the sidewalk along College Hill Road to get to Peters Lane, on your left. |
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| 11 p.m.-1 a.m. DINER B Howard Diner Fill your late night cravings with Diner B and then head to Sadove Underground for video games, pool, and more! |
| SUNDAY EVENTS |
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| 8-10 a.m. BREAKFAST Reunion Village on Dunham Green Sadly, the time has come to part ways for a little while. Join your friends and classmates for one last HURRAH before you pack the car and drive down the Hill, as you have done so many times before. In that moment, know that it is not “good-bye” but rather, “We'll be here when you have the time to come home again. For no matter where you travel, Hamilton will always be at the center of it all.” |
| 8:30-9:30 a.m. JOEL BRISTOL ASSOCIATES, 1812 LEADERSHIP CIRCLE, AND COUPER GUILD BREAKFAST Kennedy Center Wilhelm Lobby By Invitation President Tepper cordially invites members of the Joel Bristol Associates, 1812 Leadership Circle, and Couper Guild to join him for breakfast. |
| 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. RETURN ROOM KEYS Kirner-Johnson Stop by to turn in your keys and say goodbye to your favorite staff members and the students who helped make this weekend one-of-a-kind. Alternatively, you may leave your keys on the dresser in your room. |
| 9:15-9:50 a.m. BALDWIN MEN’S REUNION CHOIR REHEARSAL Chapel |
| 9:50-10:15 a.m. REUNION CHOIR REHEARSAL (MIXED VOICES) Chapel |
| 10:30-11:30 a.m. SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE Chapel Before you leave, take a moment to reflect on your experience on the Hill and to acknowledge those who were part of it all and are no longer with us. |
| 11 a.m.-1 p.m. STRAWBERRIES AND CHAMPAGNE FAREWELL BRUNCH Kirkland Green An event in honor of the Kirkland legacy. Open to all. |
| CLASS OF 1960 AND EARLIER Skenandoa Tent/Skenandoa Indoors |
| CLASS OF 1965 Johnson Health Center Tent |
| CLASS OF 1970 Ferguson Tent and Common Area |
| HAMILTON CLASS OF 1975 Ferguson Porch/Skenandoa Lounge |
| KIRKLAND CLASS OF 1975/ALL KIRKLAND Minor Dorm/Kirkland Courtyard |
| CLASS OF 1980 Bristol Center Hub/Bristol Terrace South |
| CLASS OF 1985 Bristol Terrace North (Cemetery Side) |
| CLASS OF 1990 Woollcott Porch |
| CLASS OF 1995 Library Quad |
| CLASS OF 2000 Morris House Tent |
| CLASS OF 2005 South Common Area/South Tent |
| CLASS OF 2010 Sadove Sun Room |
| CLASS OF 2015 Dunham Common Area |
| CLASS OF 2020 Bundy Tent |
| HAMILTON COLLEGE ACADEMIC YEAR IN SPAIN (HCAYS) Molly Root House |
BOOKSTORE (CHECK OUT OUR SHELF DEDICATED TO HAMILTON AND KIRKLAND AUTHORS)
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CHARLEAN AND WAYLAND BLOOD FITNESS AND DANCE CENTER
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CLIMBING WALL
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| BOB SIMON GOLF PRACTICE FACILITY Putting and chipping greens are open. Ball machine is accessible with Hill Card. |
THE LITTLE PUB
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BURKE LIBRARY
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RUTH AND ELMER WELLIN MUSEUM OF ART
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Traditions
Annual Meeting of the Alumni Association
This event included the readings of the Kirkland Class of 1975 Half-Century Annalist Letter and Hamilton Class of 1975 Half-Century Annalist Letter.
Alumni Colleges
A reunion tradition, Alumni Colleges highlighted the accomplishments of graduates and provided a rich educational program to balance the social activities of the weekend.
Contact
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