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Despite an angry Mother Nature who did all she could to disrupt outdoor plans, Hamilton’s annual Fallcoming/Family Weekend was a lively and event-packed success. Among highlights were dedication of The Joel and Beth Johnson Health and Wellness Center, a Common Ground discussion between Mike Dubke ’92 and Marc Elias ’92 about the mid-term elections, and Penny Watras Dana’s honor as Volunteer of the Year.

Penny Watras Dana K'78, P'13,'17 was named the Jeff Little ’71 Volunteer of the Year during Fallcoming/Family Weekend festivities. The award was presented by Alumni Association President Gordon Kaye ’74 at Friday’s dinner.

Jeff Larson, resident designer and production manager for Theatre, took a group of Theatre students to the Stanley Theater in Utica last week, where they were given an in-depth backstage tour by Tony winning sound designer Scott Lehrer of the upcoming national touring production of “Hello Dolly.”

Hockey’s Stanley Cup made an appearance at Sage Rink on Sept. 23 as part of Clinton’s Hockeyville celebration. Clinton, N.Y., winner of the Kraft Hockeyville USA contest, will host a preseason game between the Buffalo Sabres and Columbus Blue Jackets on Sept. 25 at the Clinton area.

Maurice Isserman, the Publius Virgilius Rogers Professor of American History, penned an op-ed in The New York Times, “Who Are You Calling a ‘Harringtonite’?”

As Americans mark the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a member of the Hamilton community is also remembered.

Suzanne Keen, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty, announced the appointment of new faculty for the 2018-19 academic year, including six tenure-track appointments.

Happy bargain hunters left this year’s Cram & Scram program with everything from small appliances and school supplies to room furniture and decor.

After a day on campus all members of the Class of ’22 participated in Orientation adventure trips, Aug. 15 through 19. They hiked and kayaked in the Adirondacks, volunteered at local libraries and homeless shelters, and delved into such topics as American Freedom, community farming, and music improv.