Fallcoming '07

Schedule

Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday


Thursday, September 27   [Top]
4 - 6 p.m.
Opening Reception for the exhibition The Best Kind of Life: Edward W. Root as Teacher, Collector and Naturalist
Emerson Gallery, C.A. Johnson Hall
 
 
4:10 p.m.
Lecture: "Fact versus Truth" Examining Health Disparities through Diverse Illness Narratives
Presentation by Dr. Rafael Campo
Sponsored by the Diversity and Social Justice Project and the Department of English
Chapel
 
 
5 p.m.
Class of 2008 Senior Gift Campaign Kickoff Reception
Wellin Atrium, Science Center
 
 
8 p.m.
Poetry Reading: Rafael Campo, Physician and Poet
Sponsored by the Diversity and Social Justice Project and the Department of English
Fillius Events Barn, Beinecke Student Activities Village
 
 
Friday, September 28   [Top]
Board of Trustees meetings throughout the day
9 a.m.
Alumni Council Executive Committee Breakfast Meeting
Conference Room, Philip Spencer House
 
 
10 a.m.
- 6 p.m.
Emerson Gallery Exhibition:
The Best Kind of Life: Edward W. Root as Collector, Teacher and Naturalist
Emerson Gallery, Christian A. Johnson Hall
 
 
11 a.m. 
Student Guided Tour of Campus
Leave from the Chet and Joy Siuda House (Admission Building)
 
 
11 a.m.
Orientation Session for New Alumni Council Members
Great Room, Philip Spencer House
 
 
11:30 a.m.
Pre-Luncheon Reception for Helen and Doane Comstock '27 Memorial Luncheon
(by invitation only)

Tolles Pavilion, Beinecke Student Activities Village
 
 
12 p.m.
Helen and Doane Comstock '27 Memorial Luncheon Celebrating Student Scholarships
(by invitation only)
Tolles Pavilion, Beinecke Student Activities Village
 
 
1:15 p.m.
Alumni Council Committee Meetings
Nominations Committee: Penney Room, Bristol Center
Class Leadership Committee: Dwight Lounge, Bristol Center
Regional Affairs Committee: Great Room, Philip Spencer House
Multicultural Alumni Relations Committee: Conference Room, Philip Spencer House
 
 
4 - 5:00 p.m.
'67 Football Reunion Friday Night Practice
Join the Hamilton College Football team and coaches for their pre-game practice. Steve Stetson will be offering Coach's remarks as the team prepares for the Wesleyan contest. 
Steuben Field
 
 
4:30 p.m.
Alumni Council Executive Committee Meets with Hamilton Alumni Leadership Training (HALT) Members
Hub, Bristol Center
 
 
5 - 6:15 p.m. Allow Me to Introduce Myself: A Networking Event
Alumni Ann Horowitz '06, Daniel Custódio '00, Brendan McCormick '01, John Clair '02 and Meredith Waltman '02 discuss the basics and value of networking.
Dwight Lounge, Bristol Center
   
6 - 6:30 p.m.
'67 Football Reunion
Professional Networking and Social Hour

Do you have an interesting story to tell regarding your professional career? Visit with current football players about your path after graduation and how the Hamilton experience supported you over the past 40 years.
McKenna's Buff and Blue Café, Charlean and Wayland Blood Fitness and Dance Center
 
 
6 p.m.
Cocktails (6 p.m.) and Dinner (6:45 p.m.) for Members of the Alumni Council, the Board of Trustees, Other Volunteer Groups and Special Guests (by invitation only)
Soper Hall of Commons
 
 
6 p.m.
Dinner for Jazz Musicians and Guests
(by invitation only)

Azel Backus House
 
 
6:30 p.m.

'67 Football Reunion
Pre-game dinner with members of the current team
(pre-registration required)
McEwen Dining Hall

 
 
7 - 8 p.m.
Inaugural Multicultural Reunion
Alumni Registration and Reception
Sponsored by LaVanguardia and Multicultural Alumni Relations Committee (MARC)
Emerson Hall (formerly Emerson Literary Society)
 
 
8 - 10:30 p.m.     
Inaugural Multicultural Reunion
iRep Fashions: iRep Myself from Head to Toe 
with proceeds to Hall House, Utica, NY
Sponsored by the Black Student Union and LaVanguardia
Tolles Pavilion, Beinecke Student Activities Village
 
 
9 p.m.
World-Class Jazz
The tradition of Jazz at Fallcoming continues in swinging style with a six piece ensemble comprised of the most outstanding jazz artists working today; Bucky Pizzarelli H'03 –guitar, Norman Simmons-piano, Frank Wess-tenor sax and flute, Randy Sandke-trumpet, Nikki Parrott-bass and Joe Ascione-drums. Sponsored by the Hamilton College Jazz Archive and the Office of Alumni Relations in memory of Milton F. Fillius Jr. '44, H'96
Fillius Events Barn, Beinecke Student Activities Village
 
 
Saturday, September 29   [Top]
Board of Trustees meeting in the morning
7:45 a.m.
Breakfast for All Members of the Alumni Council, Trustees and Special Guests
Wellin Atrium, Science Center
 
 
8:30 a.m.
James Joyce Symposium – Presentations will run throughout the day
Continental Breakfast
Hallway adjacent to Kirner Johnson 109 (Red Pit)
 
 
9 a.m.
Alumni Council Meeting
Kennedy Auditorium, Science Center
 
 
8:30 a.m. 
- 10:30 a.m.
James Joyce Symposium
Paper Presentations; First Session

Kirner Johnson 109 (Red Pit)
 
 
10 a.m.
- 6 p.m.
Emerson Gallery Exhibition:
The Best Kind of Life:  Edward W. Root as Collector, Teacher and Naturalist
Emerson Gallery, Christian A. Johnson Hall
 
 
10:30 a.m.
Men's Golf - NESCAC Championships
Skenandoa Club, Norton Ave, Clinton, NY
 
 
10:45 a.m.
- 12:15 p.m.
James Joyce Symposium
Paper Presentations; Second Session

Kirner Johnson 109 (Red Pit) 
               
 
11 a.m.
- 1 p.m.
Inaugural Multicultural Reunion
MARC Networking Brunch-Pay at Door
What is MARC all about?
Soper Hall of Commons
   
 
CANCELLED:
Inaugural Multicultural Reunion

Lecture:  Activism in Academia

Faculty panel discussion
Dwight Lounge, Bristol Center
   
11 a.m.
- 2 p.m.
Fallcoming Luncheon-Pay at Door
Join current students in Soper Hall of Commons 
 
 
noon Men's Rugby vs Colgate
Minor Field
   
12:30 p.m.
'67 Football Reunion
Enjoy the game with friends in the tailgate area
(pre-registration required)
Refreshments and lunch provided.
Tailgate area, Steuben Field
 
 
12:30 p.m.
Football vs. Wesleyan
Steuben Field
 
 
12:30
- 1:45 p.m.
James Joyce Symposium
Buffet Lunch for Presenters and Guests

(by invitation only)
The Little Pub
 
 
1 - 6 p.m. Emerson Gallery Open House
Refreshments and The Best Kind of Life:  Edward W. Root as Collector, Teacher and Naturalist
Emerson Gallery, Christian A. Johnson Hall
   
1:30 p.m.
'67 Football Reunion
Half-time ceremony recognizing '67 team members

The 1967 Football team, a team that posted a 6-1 record under the direction of Coach Don Jones, will be recognized during the half-time ceremony.  Members of the '67 football team should gather at the reunion tent 5 minutes prior to half-time.
Steuben Field
 
 
2 p.m.
Men's Soccer vs. Hobart
Love Field
 
 
2 p.m.
Field Hockey vs. St. Lawrence
Campus Road Athletic Field
 
 
2 - 3:30 p.m.
James Joyce Symposium
Paper Presentations; Third Session

Kirner Johnson 109 (Red Pit)
 
 
2 - 4 p.m.
Inaugural Multicultural Reunion
Panel Discussions
•    Latino Alumni Career Panel
            Presented by LaVanguardia and
            Multicultural Alumni

         Science Center G041
•    Professional Ethics Workshop
            Presented by Lockheed Martin
            Training Program

         Kennedy Auditorium, Science Center G027
 
 
2 - 6 p.m.
International Bazaar
Sponsored by the International Students Association and the Diversity and Accessibility Committee
Dunham Quadrangle
 
 
2:30 p.m.
Lecture:  The Root Legacy:  Homestead, Glade and Glen
Presented by Professor of Biology Emeritus Eugene C. Putala
Glen House
 
 
3:30 p.m. Women's Rugby vs. SUNY Buffalo
Minor Field
   
4 - 5:30 p.m.
James Joyce Symposium
Paper Presentations; Fourth Session

Kirner Johnson 109 (Red Pit)
 
 
4:30 p.m.
Inaugural Multicultural Reunion
Discussion:  Multicultural Life on the Hill
A panel discussion with Associate Professor of Music "Doctuh" Michael Woods, Director of Opportunity Programs Phyllis Breland '80, Percy Luney '70, Daniel Custódio '00, Felix Ramirez '08 and Robyn Gibson '10. Moderated by Associate Professor of Philosophy Todd Franklin.
Dwight Lounge, Bristol Center
 
 
5:30 p.m.
Inaugural Multicultural Reunion
Reception for the Campus Community

Dwight Lounge, Bristol Center
 
 
6 p.m.
James Joyce Symposium
Reception for the Campus Community
in Celebration of Austin Briggs 50 Years of Teaching at Hamilton College

Browsing Room, Burke Library
 
 
6:30 p.m.
'67 Football Reunion
Post-game cocktails (6:30 p.m.) and
dinner (7 p.m.)
(by invitation only)
'67 football teammates, family and friends gather for a dinner reception honoring the '67 team.  Classic '67 football video clips and commemorative footballs will be distributed during this celebratory meal in addition to a presentation regarding the Michael Cleary Endowed Scholarship.
Chet and Joy Siuda House
 
 
7 p.m.
Inaugural Multicultural Reunion
Reunion Dinner
 
Keynote speaker Larry A. Arias '84, Esq.
Tolles Pavilion, Beinecke Student Activities Village
 
 
7:30 p.m.
Dinner (by invitation only)
in Honor of Austin Briggs 50 Years of Teaching at Hamilton College
Wellin Atrium, Science Center
 
 
10 p.m.
- 2 a.m.
Inaugural Multicultural Reunion
Celebration with musical entertainment by Los Mas Valientes
Fillius Events Barn, Beinecke Student Activities Village
 
 
Sunday, September 30   [Top]
 
 
10 - 11 a.m.
Inaugural Multicultural Reunion
Farewell Breakfast

Hub, Bristol Center
 
 
10 a.m.
- 5 p.m.
Emerson Gallery Exhibition:
The Best Kind of Life:  Edward W. Root as Collector, Teacher and Naturalist
Emerson Gallery, Christian A. Johnson Hall
 
 
11 a.m.
Inaugural Multicultural Reunion
Ecumenical Service with Gospel Choir

Chapel
 
 
12 p.m.
Alumni Soccer Game
Love Field
   
3 - 5 p.m. Excelsior Trombone Ensemble
Wellin Hall, Schambach Center