Events

"Motherland" + "formless, foreign piece of clay" presented by Nana Hayrumyan. An amazing exhibition of Nana's artwork for your viewing from October 29th through November 12th in KTSA's Linda Johnson Gallery. Come see for yourself! 

Create a future where Hamilton students and faculty, through innovation, draw on the mix of technology and authentic intelligence to develop, test, and advance new ideas both at Hamilton and in the world beyond. Each charrette is an intensive, collaborative workshop that brings together a diverse group of participants to generate ideas, address challenges, and design potential solutions. Day 1 is dedicated to exploring the topic and brainstorming ideas and strategies related to it.

Join us for Tavola Italiana, our weekly Italian Conversation Table—all levels of Italian are welcome!

Open recreation ice skating at Sage Rink for members of the Hamilton Community. Rental skates and helmets are available at the fieldhouse Recreation Equipment Hub. Hill card required.  Skating activity only, no pucks or sticks. 

Cardz for Kidz with Gamma XI. Come make uplifting cards for children in need while enjoying a delicious charcuterie board! Paper and pens will be provided, and all cards will be sent to Cardz for Kidz for distribution. This is a great way to give back to your community right from Hamilton's campus!

The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a funded immersive summer study abroad opportunity for American college and university students to learn languages of strategic importance to the United States’ national security and economic prosperity. Boren Awards are scholarships and fellowships for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students committed to long-term overseas study and to public service. Register here for the Lunch & Learn in the Language Center to learn more about these opportunities for language study!

All levels and native speakers welcome! We have tea, coffee, and snacks - feel free to bring your lunch!

Join us for conversations on religious education, spiritual growth, and community building. All are welcome!

Ride from the shoreline to the hills in this journey that is designed to provide you with optimum endurance and strength building. This ride will simulate varied terrain as you tackle rolling hills, sprints and other drills to give you a great interval workout. Come find the inspiration you’ve been looking for to help you achieve your personal goals! This class is for beginners, seasoned cyclists, and cross-trainers! Instructor: Joan Kane

Director of the OCC Amy Gaffney will be at Euphoria ready to talk with faculty about using oral communication as an instructional tool. Whether it's a specific question about an existing assignment or dreaming about how oral communication (oral exams? presentations? podcasts?) could fit in a class next semester, you are welcome to stop by. We'll buy you a cup of coffee (or your choice of drink) and chat for as long as you can stay!

Open Recreational Hockey activity for members of the Hamilton College Campus community. Sticks and pucks are allowed during this time, so helmets are required for all skaters. Skates and helmets are available at the Field House equipment desk. College ID required.

Getting ready to put your study abroad/away plan together. Come learn about the nuts and bolts of study abroad and off-campus study. A Global Learning advisor will walk you through all the steps of planning, applying, and getting ready to depart.

You are warmly invited to join the Arabic Language Table this semester! This is a casual and welcoming space to practice your Arabic, meet others interested in the language, and enjoy conversation together. Bring your meal, bring your curiosity, and join the conversation! All levels of Arabic are welcome—from beginners to native speakers. We hope to see you there!

Anti-Black Racism, Violence, and Black Ecologies The relationship between violence, Black communities, and Black ecologies is complex and deeply rooted. In the United States, the connections between the racial force and violence of the state and natural environments are so pronounced that race itself has, in a sense, been inscribed into the very earth. Historical and contemporary examples such as the Flint water crisis, the legacy of modern-day lynchings, the period in the 1970s and 80s when The Bronx was burning, even the haunting imagery foun...

How Shaku Soen Resolved to Spread Buddhism to the U.S. Unlike his disciple D.T. Suzuki, the role of Zen Buddhist monk Shaku Soen (1860-1919) in the spread of Buddhism in the United States is not widely known. Amidst the rapid popularity of Darwinism and materialism in 19th century Japanese society, Soen studied English under Yukichi Fukuzawa (1835-1901), and Pali in Ceylon, and resolved to spread Buddhism to the “west”. Focusing on his study of Pali in Ceylon, Baba will also discuss how Shaku Soen (1860-1919) invented the concept of “Mahayana B...

Mexican Migration and Bureaucratic Race-Making at Angel Island Immigration Station During Angel Island Immigration Station’s operation (1910-1940), hundreds of Mexicans arrived there via oceanic voyage in attempts at gaining entry into the United States. These Mexican migrants experienced both their migratory routes and the immigration restrictions and expectations at Angel Island in profoundly different ways as compared to the hundreds of thousands of Mexicans who crossed into the United States across the U.S.-México land border during the sam...

Show up as your full self for the ultimate DMC/Wellin collab. We will be making self portrait collages inspired by Stan Squirewell’s works in this year's EXODUS exhibition. We will explore themes of fashion, personal style, and layers of identity to create all-encompassing collages while also enjoying cremeria gelato and community!

Pedro Lacerda will be presenting his summer research on the criminalization of migrants at the US-Mexico border. My project is titled “Pero mi cuerpo reaccionaba”: The Body as a Channel for Abjectivity Among Migrants in the Paso del Norte Region.

Interested in talking to one of the Global Learning Ambassadors about global learning opportunities? Drop in or make an appointment to talk about study abroad. In addition to this advising, an ambassador is also available on Fridays in the Global Learning Office (CJ 105 from 1-3). All are welcome! Make an appointment here.

Come grab your lunch at Commons and practice your language skills with us.

Register on Handshake! Interested in a career in Public Health? Considering work in Communications? Curious how data science and AI are shaping healthcare? Join Allison Stalla '09 for a discussion about her path from Hamilton student to working in healthcare technology at Microsoft. This will be an in-person event for students. Clinton Cider Mill will be served!

Join Kristen Eignor DiCerbo ’95, Chief Learning Officer of Khan Academy, for a discussion about the education technology field, school psychology, and career paths for those interested in education.  Learn more and register on Handshake!

Neuroscience Advising Session to help students and concentrators plan future courses, discuss paths and priorities, balance academic and other goals. Anyone interested in receiving or providing advice, or just listening in, is welcome. Profs. Robinson and List will be there, as well as friendly peers.

The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a funded immersive summer study abroad opportunity for American college and university students to learn languages of strategic importance to the United States’ national security and economic prosperity. Boren Awards are scholarships and fellowships for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students committed to long-term overseas study and to public service. Register here to receive the Zoom link for the information session.

Register Now (Pre-registration required) Come learn essential self-defense principles and techniques in a positive training atmosphere! Attendees should wear comfortable clothing they can move in. Beginners are welcome and this class is open to practitioners of all level. The class is non-competitive in nature. Some techniques may involve punching, kicking, or striking pads, grappling, or using mock devices (e.g. training knife). Instructor: Ken Leonardo