Events

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 2 is dedicated to prototyping and testing the ideas and strategies that were generated on Day 1.

"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! 

Join us for an introductory workshop on Amplify, Hamilton College’s self-hosted generative artificial intelligence (AI) platform. In this session, we’ll show you how to access and navigate the tool, explore its core features and models, and discuss practical applications for research and administrative work. We’ll also highlight key considerations around privacy, security, and responsible use. No prior AI experience is required—just bring your curiosity!

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. 

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

Hamilton College's Spiritual and Religious Life, along with our Newman Council, invites you to celebrate Catholic mass with us, given by Hamilton College's Catholic Chaplain, Father Peter Boutros. All are welcome regardless of beliefs, ethnicities, sexualities or anything else pertaining to identity. We hope to see you there!  If you would like to meet with him for consolation, confession, or to seek advice, you may schedule a meeting with him using this email address: pelhache@hamilton.edu

Zumba is perfect for everybody and every body. Zumba is a calorie-burning dance fitness party that combines low intensity and high intensity moves for a totally body workout and dance experience. Join the class and LET IT MOVE YOU! Instructor: Suzanne Crawford

Join MSA for Jummah prayer and Khutbah. All are welcome!

Join us for a 15-minute talk focused on a piece of art led by a Wellin Museum student docent!

Study Abroad Returnees from programs in Europe, Asia, and Tanzania will be on hand to tell you more about their programs.  Stop by to learn about the different options for study abroad!

Aikido a non-competitive yet powerful Japanese martial art adapted from traditional combat techniques. Aikido can be effectively implemented by people of any age, body type, or gender for self-defense and to improve physical and mental conditioning. This will be treated as a beginner class welcome to all, but will involve dynamic movements of the entire body. You should should wear lower body attire that covers the legs below the knee that they can freely move in. T-shirts are acceptable for the upper body. Instructor: Christina Schubert

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.

Join the MSA in observing the weekly Jummah and Khutbah prayer! Different students do the khubtah weekly on various Islamic topics.

Intro to Swing Dance:  If you love jazz and want to learn how to dance while trying a fresh take on exercise, this is the class for you! We will focus on the basic steps for Lindy hop, Charleston, Balboa, East coast swing and Solo jazz through the semester. This class will primarily focus on partner dancing, but you do not need to bring a partner to participate (we will be rotating partners through the class). All levels encouraged and welcomed! Instructors:  Ariel Kahrl & Kyle Martin

The division of Academic Affairs is hosting their monthly first Friday event at the Little Pub.  Light snacks will be provided and the dean of faculty will pick up your first drink.

A gentle Vinyasa Flow yoga that emphasizes the sequential movement between postures, coordinated with and guided by deliberate breath. The Vinyasa practice becomes a moving meditation that creates strength, freedom, and fluidity in the body and mind. We will incorporate some additional holds for gentle mobility work. Suitable for all levels. Mats available for those without their own. Instructor: Tim Kane

A gentle Vinyasa Flow yoga that emphasizes the sequential movement between postures, coordinated with and guided by deliberate breath. The Vinyasa practice becomes a moving meditation that creates strength, freedom, and fluidity in the body and mind. We will incorporate some additional holds for gentle mobility work. Suitable for all levels. Mats available for those without their own. Instructor: Tim Kane

Join us for an evening of music and friends and fun times!

PWLTDFT's Weekly Meeting. This is where the People Who Like to Do Fun Things do Fun Things!

Join us at the Azel Backus House for Shabbat. We come together to celebrate our community, enjoy a Kosher meal, and to begin the Jewish day of rest. All are welcome. You don't need to be Jewish to join us for Shabbat.  

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Board Game Club's weekly meeting. Come enjoy an evening of games and fun times!

The Department of Dance and Movement Studies presents their fall concert for student dancers plus faculty and guest choreographers. Free and open to the public. More information at www.hamilton.edu/performingarts.

Written by Brenda Withers Directed by Emily K. Harrison Featuring a cast of thousands, give or take, Ubu Roar is a wildly raucous and comic adaptation of Jarry's anti-classic. Somewhere in Poland (allegedly) a man of questionable taste and intellect seizes power and struggles to hold on to it, come hell or high water, come vengeful royals or overburdened dungeon masters or hibernating bears or whatever, OMG it's just a lot. It's a tale as old as time, no? Je ne sais pas. This bold, chaotic, and contemporary take on a modern masterpiece highligh...

Get creative and treat yourself at this craft mashup, featuring a variety of scrapbooking projects and sugar cookies ready for you to decorate!