Reunions 11 Dear Alumni, Class reunion committees have been busy throughout the past year working to make Reunions 11, June 2-5, a spectacular celebration chock full of Alumni Colleges, parties and a host of other activities. Because Hamilton does not want you (or your family) to miss a single event, our all-inclusive pricing makes it easy for you to take full advantage of the fabulous array of events and meals. Return to campus, relive old times and create new memories. Whether you are celebrating your fifth or sixty-fifth, you will enjoy catching up with classmates, visiting old haunts, and meeting professors and students. Take a moment to browse through the weekend schedule of events and visit www.hamilton.edu/reunions for updates and online registration. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Office of Alumni Relations toll-free at 866-729-0314. As you make plans to join us on the Hill in June, prepare to be welcomed home. Sharon Rippey Director, Alumni Relations Contents Reunion Highlights...1 Weekend Schedule...4 Facilities Information...18 Campus Map... Inside Back Cover
A Special Welcome Half-Century Alumni Classes of 1960 and Earlier The Classes of 1946, 1951 and 1956 are co-hosting a reunion for all half-century alumni, regardless of class year. Come now, and plan to come every year, to join your classmates and others from your time on the Hill. Alumni Colleges Come ready to learn! Discussions led by alumni and professors will be held throughout the weekend. See the Reunions 11 schedule for complete descriptions. Hit the Links Challenge your classmates or gather a foursome for the annual Carter Cup and Winton Tolles Golf Tournament on Friday, June 3. Shotgun start is at 7:45 a.m., with a continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m. The format is a scramble, and golfers of all skill levels are welcome. Cost is $125, which includes greens fees, cart, lunch, gifts and prizes. Sponsorships are also available: $150 hole sponsor; $250 includes one golfer and hole sponsor; $600 includes a foursome and hole sponsor. Sponsorships support Hamilton Athletics. Entries are due May 25, and the field is limited to 100. Register by contacting the Athletics Office at 315-859-4114. For sponsorship or additional information, contact Associate Director of Athletics Kerri Fagan, kfagan@hamilton.edu or 315-859-4753. Carter Cup Auction The Carter Cup silent auction will have items on display in Kirner-Johnson Commons from noon on Thursday, June 2, through 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 4. All returning alumni are invited to join in on the fun and excitement. Proceeds support Hamilton Athletics. Celebrate with Song The mixed-voice Reunion Choir and the all-male Baldwin Choir will sing at the Service of Remembrance on Sunday, June 5, at 10:30 a.m. The Reunion Choir will rehearse on Saturday, June 4, at 4:45 p.m. and Sunday, June 5, at 9:50 a.m. in the Chapel. All alumni, spouses, children and guests who enjoy singing are invited to participate. The Baldwin Choir will rehearse on Saturday, June 4, at 8:45 a.m. and Sunday, June 5, at 9:15 a.m. in the Chapel. No auditions, just good music and great fun. 1
Reunion 11 Highlights Reunion Entertainment A Bagpipes of the Mohawk Valley Frasers A Older Than Dirt with Curtis Brand 66 A Steak Nite with Jeb Guthrie 75 A Lawn Doctors with John Keim 81 Fun for the Whole Family Make Reunions 11 a family vacation! While you enjoy Alumni Colleges and Saturday class dinners, your children can meet new friends at fun-filled programs of their own. Two programs are available: Children 5 and younger: The Clinton Early Learning Center will provide on-site care for children ages 5 and younger in Root Hall on Friday, June 3, from 6-11 p.m. and Saturday, June 4, from 5 p.m.-midnight. Older siblings with a younger brother or sister can be accommodated as well. Cost for Friday evening is $50 per child; Saturday evening is $70 per child, or both evenings for $110. A deposit and pre-registration are required. The registration form is available on the Reunions 11 website. Please direct questions to Amy Franz, director, Clinton Early Learning Center, at 315-859-4176 or afranz@hamilton.edu. Children 6 and older: Kids Camp, for children ages 6 and older, features supervised activities including swimming, the climbing wall and ropes course, a scavenger hunt to explore the campus and Root Glen, and family-friendly movies and big-screen video games. Drop your kids at camp as early as 1 p.m. on Friday. The complete schedule of activities, costs and a registration form are available at www.hamilton.edu/reunions or by contacting the Office of Alumni Relations at 866-729-0314 or reunions@hamilton.edu. Make Plans to Stay Why leave campus at the end of the day? Return to your residence hall room for a nostalgic and economical stay. Keep in mind that there are still some bunk beds, shared bathrooms and the possibility of warm weather without air conditioning or cool weather with the need for extra blankets. Whenever possible, classes are housed together. 2
www.hamilton.edu/reunions If you prefer off-campus accommodations, Hamilton has reserved blocks of rooms for returning alumni at six area hotels. Please contact them directly by May 2 and specify you are attending Hamilton Reunions 11 to obtain the special group rate. Off-campus accommodations are limited, so plan early. Fairfield Inn & Suites at 800-228-2800. Distance from campus: 14 miles Holiday Inn at 315-797-2131. Distance from campus: 9 miles Hotel Utica at 877-906-1912. Distance from campus: 11 miles Turning Stone Resort and Casino at 800-771-7711. Distance from campus: 14 miles Vernon Downs Casino/Hotel at 877-888-3766. Distance from campus: 9 miles Wingate by Wyndham at 315-334-4244. Distance from campus: 13 miles 50th Reunion Medallions Special medallions are presented at registration to all alumni who are celebrating their 50th reunion. Please congratulate Class of 1961 alumni wearing these medals. Continental Canes Members of the Class of 1971 will be awarded continental canes, a tradition established by the Class of 1959 on the occasion of its 40th reunion. The head of the cane forms a tri-corner hat in honor of Baron von Steuben, who served as a drillmaster of Washington s Continental Army and who laid the cornerstone of the Hamilton-Oneida Academy in 1794. Graduating seniors have received canes with their diplomas since 1977. Celebrating Reunions With Your Philanthropy Alumni celebrating reunions have long been a central source of strength for Hamilton s Annual Fund, providing both extraordinary financial support and strong participation. In particular, classes celebrating their 25th and 50th reunions are traditionally among the largest sources of philanthropy for the fund. In recognition of these milestone reunions, Hamilton has established a new policy for counting the 25th and 50th reunion gifts. For the five years leading to and including these two reunions, every contribution alumni make to Hamilton plus any pledges committed by June 30 of the reunion year will count toward the reunion gift totals. Every Annual Fund gift supports today s students. You can make your special reunion gift to the Annual Fund by visiting www.hamilton.edu/makeagift or by calling our secure toll-free number, 866-729-0315. Be sure to be counted with your classmates in your reunion gift total! 3
Reunions 11 Weekend Schedule THURSDAY June 2 noon 9 p.m. Registration Kirner-Johnson 102 1 p.m. Guided Tour of the Campus Meet in the lobby of the Sadove Student Center at Emerson Hall 2 p.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE A Nature Walk in Root Glen You will be guided along the mile-long red shale path by Ernest Williams, the Christian A. Johnson Excellence in Teaching Professor of Biology, to enjoy the quiet beauty of the glen. Novice and skilled naturalists, as well as anyone in between, are welcome. Meet at the gazebo behind the Anderson-Connell Alumni Center 2 p.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE Bicentennial History of the College In the vision of its founders in 1812, the education of Hamilton College students was to be systematic, invariable and unchanging. Nevertheless dramatic changes came to the Hill affecting the curriculum, admission, social life and identity. Maurice Isserman, the James L. Ferguson Professor of History and author of On the Hill: A Bicentennial History of Hamilton College, will discuss the contest between the forces of change and continuity in Hamilton s second century. Red Pit, Kirner-Johnson 127 3 p.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE The Legacy of Trees on the Hamilton Campus The College Arboretum consists of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants for scientific and educational study. Plants are cultivated, labeled, catalogued and mapped, providing ample opportunities for exploration. Arboretum Director Terry Hawkridge P 01 will lead a 75-minute tour along flat ground. Meet at the gazebo behind the Anderson-Connell Alumni Center 4:30 p.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE Giants in the Earth: A Guided Tour of Hamilton s Cemetery A tour and talk led by Hamilton Alumni Review Editor Emeritus Frank Lorenz. Meet at the College cemetery entrance between Bristol Center and Minor Theater 6 p.m. Reception to Celebrate Members of the Class of 1961 and their 50th Reunion Kirner-Johnson Commons 6 9 p.m. Buffet Supper for All Alumni The Little Pub 6 p.m. Cocktails and Buffet Dinner for Half-Century Alumni All alumni Classes of 1960 and earlier are invited. Home of Patsy Couper W 44, 1015 Wildflower Way, Clinton 4
www.hamilton.edu/reunions FRIDAY June 3 7 10 a.m. Breakfast Soper Hall of Commons 7:30 a.m. Carter Cup and Annual Winton Tolles Golf Tournament Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. with 7:45 a.m. shotgun start. For information and to register, contact Associate Director of Athletics Kerri Fagan, kfagan@hamilton.edu or 315-859-4753. 8:30 a.m. Registration midnight Kirner-Johnson 102 8:30 a.m. Film and Music Festival 4 p.m. Works by alumni in the fields of television, film and music will be available for viewing and listening throughout the day. Christian A. Johnson Hall third floor classrooms and second floor language lab 9 a.m. Guided Tour of Campus Meet in the lobby of the Sadove Student Center at Emerson Hall 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Emerson Gallery Open House Student Art Invitational 2011 Christian A. Johnson Hall 10:30 a.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE A Nature Walk in Root Glen You will be guided along the mile-long red shale path by Ernest Williams, the Christian A. Johnson Excellence in Teaching Professor of Biology, to enjoy the quiet beauty of the glen. Novice and skilled naturalists, as well as anyone in between, are welcome. Meet at the gazebo behind the Anderson-Connell Alumni Center 11 a.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE Why Translation Matters When a book or a poem in translation leaves its author it takes on a life of its own. It becomes an interpretation, one of an infinite number of possible performances. Elegant or clumsy, crude or polished, a translation is as much an original work of art as a pianist s Beethoven concerto or an actor s Shakespeare soliloquy. On every page a translator makes critical artistic choices that reflect his or her own emotional and aesthetic connection to the text. Greg Bathon 56 will talk about the mostly anonymous practice of this art and about how translators really work. Science Center G041 5
Reunions 11 Weekend Schedule FRIDAY June 3 (continued) 11 a.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE Hydrofracking the Marcellus Shale Energy companies harvesting clean energy natural gas from the Marcellus Shale, through a procedure known as hydraulic fracturing or hydrofracking, maintain that the chances of irrevocably polluting the New York City watershed are miniscule. Steve Wood 98 and Associate Professor of Geosciences Todd Rayne will address some of the potential costs and risks associated with having to re-source New York City s water supply should the energy companies make mistakes or take shortcuts in safety procedures such as the ones that led to the Gulf oil spill. These potential costs could exact staggering economic, social and environmental tolls on our civilization and the trading center of the world. Kennedy Auditorium, Science Center G027 11 a.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE Sustainable Investments Since co-founding Generation Investment Management in 2004, David Blood 81 and team have worked to embed sustainability into mainstream capital markets. Generation bases its investment approach on the idea that sustainability factors economic, environmental, social and governance criteria will drive a company s returns over the long term. In this session learn how integrating sustainability issues with traditional analysis can lead to superior investment returns. Red Pit, Kirner-Johnson 127 11:30 a.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE The Legacy of Trees on the Hamilton Campus The College Arboretum consists of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants for scientific and educational study. Plants are cultivated, labeled, catalogued and mapped, providing ample opportunities for exploration. Arboretum Director Terry Hawkridge P 01 will lead a 75-minute tour along flat ground. Meet at the gazebo behind the Anderson-Connell Alumni Center noon 2 p.m. Lunch Buffet Soper Hall of Commons 12:30 2:30 p.m. Jazz Archive Open House McEwen Hall, area adjacent to rock swing 1 p.m. Guided Tour of Campus Meet in the lobby of the Sadove Student Center at Emerson Hall 6
www.hamilton.edu/reunions FRIDAY June 3 (continued) 1 p.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE Bicentennial History of the College In the vision of its founders in 1812, the education of Hamilton College students was to be systematic, invariable and unchanging. Nevertheless dramatic changes came to the Hill affecting the curriculum, admission, social life and identity. Maurice Isserman, the James L. Ferguson Professor of History and author of On the Hill: A Bicentennial History of Hamilton College, will discuss the contest between the forces of change and continuity in Hamilton s second century. Red Pit, Kirner-Johnson 127 1 p.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE In My Right Mind: How Photography Balances the Scientific Brain Physician Richard Perkins 61 will detail how photography has been a life- and sanity-sparing diversion for him since childhood and how it has grown into a potential second career. Dick will take the audience through some basic photographic principles and, with the aid of visual materials, will illustrate his journey. Kennedy Auditorium, Science Center G027 1 p.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE A History of Terrorism Ten years after the 9/11 attacks, the United States is still fighting in multiple locations in an effort to prevent future terrorism, yet many people still have difficulty understanding the nature of the threat. Jon House 71, professor of military history at the Army s Command and General Staff College and a former intelligence analyst at the Pentagon, will survey the history and enduring issues associated with this phenomenon. Kirner-Johnson 202 1 p.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE Financial Success It s Not About The Money Join us for a panel with 1976 classmates Brian Gelber, Rob Morris and Henry Bedford. Brian serves as the chairman and president of the Gelber Group in Chicago and has been featured in works such as Jack D. Schwager s Market Wizards for his expertise as a trader. Rob is managing partner of Olympus Partners, a $3.1-billion private equity firm he founded in 1988. Henry served as a senior portfolio manager for Moore Capital Management and as a trader with Caxton Associates and Goldman Sachs. Each panelist will share insights on several topics, including the management of Hamilton s endowment. The session will be moderated by Walt Stugis, a vice president and principal consultant with the Institute for Nonprofit Excellence. Science Center G042 7
Reunions 11 Weekend Schedule FRIDAY June 3 (continued) 2:30 p.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE Changes in the Publishing World Throughout the Last 25 Years Building on a successful career at Harper s Magazine, Al Prettyman 56 founded Emerson Hall Publishers in 1969 to publish books in the social and behavioral sciences that deal primarily with the black experience. Come hear Al share his insights into how technology and other influences are impacting the field of publishing. Science Center G041 2:30 p.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE Healthcare in the 21st Century Max Stachura 61 and Mike Ryan 61 will review the changes in medicine throughout the last 50 years that have brought unimagined possibilities in visualization, robotic surgery, laser procedures and other techniques that shorten recovery times. As advances were made, health-care delivery has been consolidated and developed into large, multi-hospital systems that have affected the relationships among patients, doctors and hospitals. A discussion on changes that might be seen in the next 50 years will follow. Kennedy Auditorium, Science Center G027 2:30 p.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE Class of 1966 Short Presentations Bob Bilheimer 66 will talk about his documentary films and show some clips from A Closer Walk and Not My Life, which give a virtual oral history of two of the defining human rights issue of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. John Nichols 66 will speak on his work teaching and writing about Native American culture past and present. Andy Horton 66 will discuss screenwriting and share clips of his film Dark Side of the Sun starring Brad Pitt. Red Pit, Kirner-Johnson 127 2:30 p.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE Challenges and Dilemmas in Humanitarian Response Work Michael Klosson 71, former U.S. ambassador to Cyprus, will focus on the dilemmas nongovernmental organizations such as Save the Children face in working to help vulnerable children in emergency circumstances, such as the recent earthquake in Haiti and floods in Pakistan, as well as in addressing hunger, and maternal and child mortality in circumstances of enduring poverty. Kirner-Johnson 202 2:30 p.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE Getting to Green: An Introduction to Sustainable Design After Hamilton, Lindsay Suter 86 studied design in Denmark, England and at Yale s School of Architecture, and went on to teach furniture and product design, architectural history and studio courses at the California College of Arts & Crafts, Roger Williams University and Yale University. Formed in 1998, his design firm focuses on integrating traditional and vernacular methods with sustainable design principles in both architecture and furniture manufacture. Bradford Auditorium, Kirner-Johnson 125 8
www.hamilton.edu/reunions FRIDAY June 3 (continued) 3:30 p.m. Guided Tour of Campus Meet in the lobby of the Sadove Student Center at Emerson Hall 4 p.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE Heads Up Our Psychedelic Future and the Coming Neurosingularity The Lancet, Scientific American, The Chronicle of Higher Education and The Monitor (American Psychological Association) all report that psychedelics are making a comeback, not as previously on the street but now in university research labs and medical schools. Tom Roberts 61 will discuss these various indications for psychotherapy (e.g., PTSD, death anxiety and addictions) and speculate on implications for cognition and intelligence, values and motivation, and boosting the immune system. Do entheogen-induced mystical experiences portend a transition from our current era of text-based religion to a future era of direct primary religious experience? Kennedy Auditorium, Science Center G027 4 p.m. Class of 1966 Library and Bibliography This informal gathering provides an opportunity for members of the class to display and share publications and other items. Cocktail reception to follow. Burke Library, first floor 4 p.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE Tackling the Food Allergy Epidemic More than 12 million Americans suffer from food allergies a figure that some studies show has doubled over the past decade, especially among children. Hugh Sampson 71, the Kurt Hirschhorn Professor of Pediatrics and director of the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at Mount Sinai Medical Center, will discuss theories about why food allergies are on the rise and describe promising new treatments now in clinical trials. Kirner-Johnson 202 4 p.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE Social Media Here to Stay or Will it Fade Away? Steve Haweeli 76, founder and president of WordHampton Public Relations, will give an overview of the social media revolution and coming trends. Science Center G041 9
Reunions 11 Weekend Schedule FRIDAY June 3 (continued) 4 p.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE Red Summer: The Summer of 1919 and the Awakening of Black America After World War I, black Americans fervently hoped for peace, prosperity and equality. Black soldiers believed their participation finally earned them rights they had been promised since the close of the Civil War. Instead, an unprecedented wave of anti-black riots swept the country. Blacks responded by fighting back with intensity and determination never seen before. Join Cameron McWhirter 86, who will discuss his new Red Summer book. Bradford Auditorium, Kirner-Johnson 125 4 p.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE TV Sitcom Pilot Kosher Pig Moon Cho 91 will present her pilot for Kosher Pig, an independent family sitcom that takes a hilarious look at Chinese and Jewish American cultures and identity in contemporary America. Red Pit, Kirner-Johnson 127 4 p.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE From College Hill to Capitol Hill: A Discussion of American Politics Members of the Class of 06 Paul Bleiberg, legislative director, Congressman Reid Ribble (R-Wis.); Ann Horwitz, 2008 campaign staffer, John Edwards for President; and Ian Mandel, senior associate at New Partners Consulting, will discuss their careers in politics, the upcoming presidential election and other political hot topics. Moderated by Jon Kuhl 06, speaker and congressional affairs manager, Envision EMI. Kirner-Johnson 101 4 6 p.m. Annual Meeting Alpha Delta Phi Alumni Cocktail reception to follow. Eells House 4:30 6 p.m. Psi Upsilon Houseparty Tent, Skenandoa House, former Psi Upsilon 5 6 p.m. Cocktail Reception for Faculty and Alumni Stop by and say hello to your favorite faculty members. Fillius Events Barn, Beinecke Student Activities Village 6 p.m. Buffet Dinner for All Alumni Tolles Pavilion, Beinecke Student Activities Village 6 p.m. Buffet Dinner for Members of the Class of 1956 A post-dinner talk will be led by Wayne Mahood 56, P 82. Home of Barbara Starnes P 80, GP 11, 7095 College Hill Road, Clinton 10
www.hamilton.edu/reunions FRIDAY June 3 (continued) 6 p.m. Buffet Dinner for Members of the Class of 1961 Dinner includes a class presentation of the historic goal post from the 1958 Union game by Gary Ennis 61 to Athletic Director Jon Hind 80 and Inside the NFL, a presentation by John Schoemer 61. Home of Ellie Wertimer GP 06, 7140 College Hill Road, Clinton 6 p.m. Family Dinner for Class of 1986 Wellin Atrium, Science Center 7 11 p.m. Family Movies (PG) Kennedy Auditorium, Science Center G027 7 11 p.m. Big-Screen Video Games Science Center G041 7:15 p.m. Class of 1971 Social Gathering Glen House 7:30 p.m. Documentary Film: Not My Life Robert Bilheimer 66, president of Worldwide Documentaries, Inc., is a director, writer and producer with an international background in film, theatre, journalism and creative writing. Not My Life is a film about slavery in our time. Bradford Auditorium, Kirner-Johnson 125 8 p.m. Class of 2001 Evening Gathering McEwen Courtyard 8 p.m. Class of 2006 Evening Gathering Minor Pavilion 9 p.m. Older Than Dirt: Curt Brand 66 and His Songs Curt invites talented alumni to join him to perform, read poetry or offer other forms of entertainment. Café Opus, McEwen Hall 9 p.m. Class of 1991 Evening Gathering McKenna Conference Room, Blood Fitness and Dance Center 9:30 p.m. Movie on the Quad Hosted by the Class of 1996 Commons Quadrangle. Rain site: Bradford Auditorium, Kirner-Johnson 125 10 p.m. 2 a.m. Shuttle Service to the Village of Clinton Pick-up and drop-off on the hour at The Little Pub Pick-up and drop-off on the half hour at the Village Tavern 11
Reunions 11 Weekend Schedule SATURDAY June 4 7 10 a.m. Breakfast Soper Hall of Commons 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Registration Kirner-Johnson 102 8 a.m. The Long Run: An Alumni Cross Country Fun Run Named in honor of longtime Hamilton cross country and track coach Gene Long. Race distances are 2.1, 3.3 and 5.1 miles. Steuben Field 8:30 a.m. Fourth Annual Bicycle Ride through the Mohawk Valley Riders of all experience levels are welcome. Bring your bike and helmet and enjoy a leisurely 10+ mile ride. Meet in front of the Kirner-Johnson Building 8:45 a.m. Baldwin Choir Rehearsal (male voices) Chapel 9 a.m. Guided Tour of Campus Meet in the lobby of the Sadove Student Center at Emerson Hall 9:30 a.m. Arboretum Breakfast and Information Session Arboretum Director Terry Hawkridge P 01 will give a brief overview of the College s Arboretum. This session is open to anyone interested in gardening, trees and learning what is being done to maintain and preserve Hamilton s beautiful campus. Dwight Lounge, Bristol Center 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Emerson Gallery Open House Student Art Invitational 2011 Christian A. Johnson Hall 10:30 a.m. Annual Meeting of the Alumni Association, Half-Century Class Annalist s Letter and Presentation of Alumni Awards Chapel noon Reunion Parade Led by the Bagpipes of the Mohawk Valley Frasers. Assemble in front of the Chapel 12
www.hamilton.edu/reunions SATURDAY June 4 (continued) 12:15 p.m. Eco-Friendly All-Alumni Cookout Featuring Musical Entertainment by the Lawn Doctors Tented area, Commons Quadrangle 1:30 10 p.m. Big-Screen Video Games Kirner-Johnson 202 2 p.m. STATE OF THE COLLEGE ADDRESS Presented by President Joan Hinde Stewart Chapel 2 p.m. Class of 1996 Ropes Course Meet at Ropes Course 2 4 p.m. Jazz Archive Open House McEwen Hall, area adjacent to rock swing 2:30 p.m. 2001 vs. 2006 Competitions Minor Field 2:30 p.m. Music by Valley Talent Ensemble Led by Allyson Sklar 84 Emerson Gallery, Christian A. Johnson Hall 3 p.m. Afro-Latin Cultural Center Fiesta Come one, come all and enjoy a fun afternoon with a piñata for the kids, music for the family, lemonade for all and margaritas for the adults. Afro-Latin Cultural Center, 204 College Hill Road 3 p.m. Theta Delta Chi Alumni Annual Meeting For more information about the annual alumni meeting of the Psi Charge of Theta Delta Chi (TDX), contact David Stone 81 at dstone@cushing.org. Science Center G042 3 p.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE A Life in Politics Join former Delaware Governor Mike Castle 61, for a discussion of his long and distinguished political career. Castle served two terms as governor, from 1985 to 1992. He is the longest-tenured representative in the state s history, holding office from 1993 to 2011. Castle was also a member of the Delaware General Assembly, first in the State House of Representatives and then in the State Senate. Kennedy Auditorium, Science Center G027 13
Reunions 11 Weekend Schedule SATURDAY June 4 (continued) 3 p.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE Hamilton Then and Now: A Discussion Sponsored by the Class of 1991 The Sterile Cuckoo, based on the novel by John Nichols 62, filmed on College Hill in 1968 with Hamilton and Kirkland student extras, marks a seminal moment in the life of the College. Replete with images and scenes from campus, the movie is a testament to what we all hold most dear about our experience on the Hill. Alumni may recall houseparties and love stories similar to the ones depicted in the movie. That was then. Join members of the Class of 1991 and current Hamilton students for a discussion about the Hamilton depicted in The Sterile Cuckoo, Hamilton in 1991 and Hamilton today. Sadove Student Center at Emerson Hall 3:30 p.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE Urban Redevelopment and the Process of Revitalization Hamilton alumni have experienced the complex tragedy of urban blight from different perspectives. The panelists, Don Fram 75, Patricia Louis- Sampson 81, Bill Purcell 76 and Chuck Tint 76, will describe the varied and important roles they have played in coming up with solutions and the practical issues that remain to be addressed. Bradford Auditorium, Kirner-Johnson 125 4 p.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE Mother Nature s Colloquium This Class of 1996 panel brings together alumni who are exploring careers, hobbies and personal interests that focus on nature. From the holistic to organics to green design and environmental protection, alumni have delved into fields that aim for a cleaner self and a cleaner Earth. Join us as we discuss some thought-provoking topics. Kirner-Johnson 101 4 5 p.m. Saranac Beer Tasting Outside The Little Pub 4 5 p.m. Athletic Department Reception Stop by and say hello to your former coaches and meet the other members of the Athletic Department. The Little Pub 14
www.hamilton.edu/reunions SATURDAY June 4 (continued) 4 p.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE Fruit of the Vine Reading and Book Signing Cynthia Kolko 91 will talk about and sign copies of her debut novel Fruit of the Vine, a story of responsibility and renewal set among the vineyards of rural New York State. Samplings of local wines will be provided. College Bookstore, Sadove Student Center at Emerson Hall 4 p.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE The Voyage of Life: A Poetry Reading Jay Williams 54, P 83, GP 11, the Walcott-Bartlett Professor of Religious Studies, has taught at Hamilton for 51 years, offering courses in both Western and Eastern religious thought. In this presentation, however, he turns from facts, theories and beliefs to read some of his own poetry. The reading will be organized around Thomas Cole s four pictures, The Voyage of Life, on display at the Munson-Williams- Proctor Arts Institute, and will ask the basic question that never quite goes away: Who, after all, am I? Emerson Gallery, Christian A. Johnson Hall 4 p.m. Friends of Bill W. Meeting Penney Room, Bristol Center 4:45 p.m. Reunion Choir Rehearsal (mixed voices) Chapel 5 p.m. Class of 1966 Pre-Dinner Gathering Members of the Class of 1966 and their guests are invited to share and listen to each other s stories of the past 45 years. Andy Horton 66 and Curtis Brand 66 will serve as storytelling directors. Eells House 5:30 p.m. Class of 1961 Pre-Dinner Gathering: A Visit to the Gold Coast Terry Robards 61 will present wines from the Côte-d Or region for the edification and enjoyment of the Class of 1961. He pioneered as the first wine writer for The New York Times and as wine columnist, 1979-83. He now owns and operates Terry Robard s Wines & Spirits in Lake Placid, N.Y. Wellin Atrium, Science Center various times Reunion Class Dinners Dinner and cash bar. Locations available at Registration Headquarters 15
Reunions 11 Weekend Schedule SATURDAY June 4 (continued) 8 11 p.m. Cappuccino Bar and Quiet Conversation Café Opus, McEwen Hall 10 p.m. 2 a.m. Shuttle Service to the Village of Clinton Pick-up and drop-off on the hour at The Little Pub Pick-up and drop-off on the half-hour at the Village Tavern 10 p.m. Steak Nite Returns to the Hill A band formed at the College in 1972, Steak Nite took its name from the cafeteria s special once-a-week meal. Band members Donald Fram 75, Jeb Guthrie 75, Jock Guthrie, Bob Halligan 75 and Bob Sollinger 75 serve up their special meal of music for all to enjoy. Soper Hall of Commons SUNDAY June 5 7 10 a.m. Breakfast Soper Hall of Commons 8 a.m. 2 p.m. Return Room Keys to Registration Headquarters Kirner-Johnson 102 8:30 a.m. Joel Bristol Associates Breakfast (by invitation only) Eells House 9:15 a.m. Baldwin Choir Rehearsal (male voices) Chapel 9:50 a.m. Reunion Choir Rehearsal (mixed voices) Chapel 10:30 a.m. Service of Remembrance Memorial service with performances by the Baldwin and Reunion choirs. Chapel noon 1:30 p.m. Reunions 11 Farewell Lunch Soper Hall of Commons 16
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Facilities Information Athletic Center All athletic facilities will be available to returning alumni and their families throughout the weekend. Tompkins Golf Course and Gray Tennis Courts will be open from dawn to dusk daily. CHARlean and Wayland Blood FITneSS and Dance CenTeR Thursday 10 a.m. 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday 6 a.m. 9 p.m. Sunday 6 a.m. 2:30 p.m. BRISTol Pool Thursday and Friday Saturday Sunday 10:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 6 p.m. 11 a.m. 5 p.m. 11 a.m. 2 p.m. MARgARet BunDY ScoTT Field HoUSe Thursday Saturday 9 a.m. 6 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. 2 p.m. BRUCe ClIMBIng Wall (Blood FITneSS Center) Thursday closed Friday and Saturday 2 5 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Burke Library The air-conditioned Burke Library will be open 8 a.m. 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Yearbooks will be available for alumni to view, and current newspapers and magazines are available at the Circulation Desk. Stop by and see the historic stained glass windows now installed on the second floor. Computers are also available for checking e-mail and browsing library collections. Hamilton College Archives The Hamilton College Archives, located in the basement of Burke Library, will be open 9 a.m. noon on Friday. If you have a specific question, e-mail AskArch@hamilton.edu or call 315-859-4471 prior to Reunion Weekend, and the archivist will respond to you. You may be able to arrange to have some materials held at the Circulation Desk for you to look at in the Burke Library. College Bookstore (Barnes & Noble) The College Bookstore, now located in the Sadove Student Center in Emerson Hall, will be open 9 a.m. 7 p.m. on Thursday, 9 a.m. 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. 4 p.m. on Sunday. Barnes & Noble will offer 20 percent off any Hamilton College or Kirkland College emblematic clothing. 18
Emerson Gallery The Emerson Gallery (located on the first floor of Christian A. Johnson Hall, formerly James Library) will be open 10 a.m. 5 p.m. on Thursday, 10 a.m. 6 p.m. on Friday, and 9 a.m. 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The gallery will feature Student Art Invitational 2011, a curated exhibition of works by Hamilton students. Information Technology Services The Multimedia Presentation Center and Information Commons, located on the first floor of Burke Library, are equipped with computers that can be accessed using a guest log-in (username and password are available at Registration Headquarters and at the library Circulation Desk). Several desks on the second and third floors of Burke Library are equipped with Internet jacks for use with your own laptop and network cable. Burke Library will be open 8 a.m. 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The Kirner-Johnson Building has public computers in Room 103, next door to Registration Headquarters, that can be accessed using a guest log-in (username and password are available at Registration Headquarters). The computer lab will remain open whenever Registration Headquarters is open. Wireless Internet access is available throughout campus provided your laptop has wireless capabilities. Details regarding wireless network access will be available at Registration Headquarters. The Little Pub The Little Pub will be open 5 p.m. midnight on Thursday, 7 p.m. 2 a.m. on Friday, and 2:30 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. 2 a.m. on Saturday. Please note the following important phone numbers: PUBlIC Phone On CAMPUS General Information 315-859-4444 4444 Campus Safety (non emergency) 315-859-4141 4141 Registration Headquarters 315-859-4911 4911 EMERgencies College Switchboard (911) 911 4000 For Reunions 11 updates or to register online, visit www.hamilton.edu/reunions Questions? E-mail reunions@hamilton.edu or call the Office of Alumni Relations toll-free at 866-729-0314 19
Here is what my heart has to communicate about Hamilton: It keeps alumni thinking young by nourishing our minds and spirits. The College is a fountain of youth filled with vibrancy and aspirations; after leaving campus we drink from this source through memories and continued associations. We stay in touch by returning for visits or reunions, reading the College s literature, attending regional meetings, renewing friendships, forming new ones. J. Arthur Rath III 53 in his book Thy Boys: Hamilton College Stories Share in our effort to conserve please bring this brochure with you to Reunions 11. Cert no. SW-COC-002571
198 College Hill Road Clinton, NY 13323 Reunions 11 June 2-5 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage paid Hamilton College
REUNIONS 11 Registration Form Name Address Home Phone E-mail Address Class Year I/We will arrive on o Thursday o Friday o Saturday PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY IN BLACK INK, Fax 315-859-4648, Phone 866-729-0314 Mailing address: Alumni Relations Hamilton College 198 College Hill Road Clinton, NY 13323 Enter name as it should appear on the nametag, with the appropriate capital letters and spaces. Please do not use all capitals. First Name Last Name Class Year (if applicable) Child under 18* (Y/N) First Name Last Name Class Year (if applicable) Child under 18* (Y/N) First Name Last Name Class Year (if applicable) Child under 18* (Y/N) First Name Last Name Class Year (if applicable) Child under 18* (Y/N) On-Campus Housing Please Note: On-campus housing is only available with the purchase of a Reunions 11 package. (Special housing needs and group housing requests can be made on the reverse of this form.) I would like to reserve the following on-campus accommodations (flat fee of $90 for one night to three nights with any registration package: Single (one twin)...o $90 $ Double (two twins)...o $90 $ Family...o $90 $ None...o $0 $ Reunions 11 All-Inclusive Package Reunions 11 Package Pricing includes all meals and activities except where indicated. By purchasing a Reunions Package you qualify for on-campus housing at $90. Please select a package based on your arrival day and number in your party (single, double or family*). Check one package and indicate which class dinner you plan to attend. Single o 4 days, 3 nights including meals...o $270 $ o 3 days, 2 nights including meals...o $230 $ o 2 days, 1 night including meals...o $162 $ Double o 4 days, 3 nights including meals...o $360 $ o 3 days, 2 nights including meals...o $306 $ o 2 days, 1 night including meals...o $234 $ * Family (* does not include child attending Saturday class dinner) o 4 days, 3 nights including meals...o $630 $ o 3 days, 2 nights including meals...o $549 $ o 2 days, 1 night including meals...o $414 $ Dinner options (Please select your dinner options, if attending) o Thursday Evening All Alumni Buffet in The Little Pub o Friday Evening All Alumni Buffet in the Patricia and Winton Tolles Pavilion o Class of 1956 Friday Dinner hosted by Barbara Starnes P 80, GP 11 o Class of 1961 Friday Dinner hosted by Ellie Wertimer GP 06 o Class of 1986 Friday Dinner in Wellin Atrium of the Science Center o Saturday Class Dinner; Class of Round Up for Hamilton Scholarships Please consider rounding up your final total as a gift to support students who are receiving Hamilton College grants. Gifts at all levels are welcome.... $ Total Due TOTAL $ Method of Payment o Check enclosed (payable to Trustees of Hamilton College) o MasterCard o Visa o American Express Credit Card Account No. Expiration Date Security Code Signature PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORM BY MAY 22. Refunds for this and all alumni events may be requested 72 hours prior to the event.
Special Housing Needs Please list below any special campus housing needs you may have. A limited number of rooms and bathrooms provide handicap accessibility. Group Housing Do you want to stay near your old roommates, teammates or choir friends? Coordinate your efforts and sign up for group housing (8-10 alumni per group) to let us know. Please list all names below. Groups will be assigned neighboring rooms only after we receive registration forms for all individuals in your group. We will do our best to accommodate you. First Name Last Name Class Year First Name Last Name Class Year First Name Last Name Class Year First Name Last Name Class Year First Name Last Name Class Year First Name Last Name Class Year First Name Last Name Class Year First Name Last Name Class Year Child Care Hamilton s on-campus childcare provider, Clinton Early Learning Center, will provide child care for children 5 years old and younger on Friday and Saturday evenings. Please contact them directly at 315-859-4367 with any questions. For children 6 and older, a Kids Camp will take place Friday, June 3, and Saturday, June 4, during the afternoon and evening. The camp will feature supervised outdoor activities, movies, crafts, snacks and other fun activities. Preregistration for both programs is required. Registration forms are available online at www.hamilton.edu/reunionschildcare. Please call the Alumni Office at 866-729-0314 for more information or e-mail reunions@hamilton.edu. Join Us! Come be a part of all the fun and festivities at Reunions 11 Complete this registration form and return by May 22 By mail: Alumni Relations Hamilton College 198 College Hill Road Clinton, NY 13323 By fax: 315-859-4648 Online: www.hamilton.edu/reunions Online registration will be open until May 30 Questions? E-mail reunions@hamilton.edu or call the Office of Alumni Relations at 315-859-4657 or 866-729-0314