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Scott Havens ’95 calls centerfield home. As president of business operations for the New York Mets, his office sits above the Citi Field bleachers that host the team’s 7 Line Army fan group.

In a message to the Hamilton community on Dec. 27, President Steven Tepper shared news of the passing of former trustee Gilman Burke ’54.

Sam Pitter ’07 recently added two “work experience” entries to her résumé — head swimming and diving coach at Miami University Ohio and assistant coach of the Cape Verde Olympic swimming team.

Pastry chef Stephen Durfee ’85 took dessert to the next level — and the next size — with the world’s largest s’more. The behemoth treat measured 49 square feet and weighed in at 396 pounds.

“Everybody fires off like rockets, and you’re trying to hang on.” That’s how André Matias ’12 describes what it’s like to compete in single scull rowing competitions.

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. November’s news topics included varied subjects from the Federal Reserve to election polling to awkward holiday situations.

At Hamilton, active citizenship is demonstrated in many ways. We talked to several students and young alumni who explain how they discovered an interest at Hamilton that led them to take action to create social change, and have a positive impact on society.

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. October’s news topics included varied subjects from gender bias to gun control. Links are provided, but some may require subscriptions to access content.

When Richard “Dick” Stebbins ’64 served as a procurement officer in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, his compatriots referred to him as “a man who could get things.” Decades later, he is still serving in that role, helping Hamilton procure valuable resources to ensure student success.

From environmental justice in Flint, Mich., to hospitality in Thailand, Hamilton students made the most of their summer breaks by tackling internships in a breadth of fields and locales. Here are a selection of those learning experiences.