January’s news topics included varied subjects from Communism to third-term presidential possibilities. Links are provided, but some may require subscriptions to access content. Please contact Vige Barrie if you cannot open a link or do not have a subscription.
“Reds – The Tragedy of American Communism” – Book TV, C-Span, released in January
Professor of History Maurice Isserman discussed his new book.
“President Biden honors Mainer Mary Bonauto at the White House” – Maine Public Radio, Jan. 3
Mary Bonauto ’83 received the Presidential Citizens Medal from President Biden.
“5 New Year’s resolutions for higher education” – The Hill, Jan. 3
Former President David Wippman co-authored this essay.
“Matt Cartwright considers a comeback” – National Journal and Yahoo, Jan. 7
Former U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright ’83 is teaching a course at Hamilton this spring.
“What is Trump planning for America’s 250th birthday?” – The Times (UK), Jan. 7
Visiting Professor of History Ty Seidule discussed the renaming of nine U.S. Army bases for patriots.
“How Jair Bolsonaro plotted to steal Brazil’s 2022 election” – Good Authority, Jan. 8
Associate Professor of Government Erica De Bruin and Assistant Professor of Government Heather Sullivan co-wrote this essay.
“Egalitarian Idealists and Authoritarian Zealots: A Cautionary Memoir” – Liberties, Jan. 8
Professor of History Maurice Isserman wrote this essay.
“Could Canada become the 51st state of the United States?” – Azerbaijan News, Jan. 8
Professor of Government Alan Cafruny spoke about this issue.
“‘We want Carter!’ Looking back on Jimmy Carter’s visits to Central New York” – Post-Standard (Syracuse), Jan. 9
Several local news outlets referenced former President Carter’s appearance as a Great Names speaker.
“Marcy Correctional; Acquiring Greenland; No more fact checkers” – The Ivory Tower, WCNY (Syracuse public media), Jan. 10
Visiting Professor of History Ty Seidule was a panelist in this discussion of the week’s news.
“Hamilton College adds Jewish studies minor amid rising ‘ignorance’ about Jews, Israel on campuses” – Jewish News Syndicate, Jan. 14
“Could Fort Liberty be changed back to Fort Bragg under Trump?” – Spectrum News (national cable distribution), Jan. 14
Professor Ty Seidule discussed the work of the U.S. Army’s Naming Commission.
“Love of Learning” – Bardian (Bard College’s alumni magazine), Fall 2024
Dean of Faculty Ngoni Munemo was interviewed about the path he took to Hamilton.
“How Trump could try to stay in power after his second term ends” – The Conversation, Jan. 16
Professor of Government Philip Klinkner wrote this essay that was published by news outlets around the world.
“Civil servants brace for a second Trump presidency” – The Conversation, Jan. 16
Associate Professor of Sociology Jaime Kucinskas wrote about her research focused on how federal employees acted under the first Trump presidency.
“Biden’s legacy; H-1B visas; Gov. Hochul’s agenda” – The Ivory Tower, WCNY (Syracuse public media), Jan. 17
Professor Ty Seidule served as a panelist in this discussion of the week’s news.
“Mississippi still officially celebrates Robert E. Lee on MLK Day. It’s beyond time to stop.” – Mississippi Today, Jan. 20
Professor Ty Seidule discussed this issue.
“Prison of the Mind” – The Documentary, BBC and NPR, Jan. 21
Professor of Literature & Creative Writing Doran Larson spoke about prisons in Sweden and Denmark that focus on rehabilitation.
“Hamilton College Receives $750,000 Grant to Launch American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program, Honoring Its 1793 Commitment” – WKTV and many other local outlets, Jan. 21
“Constitutional amendment to allow Trump third term introduced in the House” – CNBC and NBC affiliates across the US and the world, Jan. 23
This story quoted passages from Professor Philip Klinkner’s essay in The Conversation on the topic.
“After Trump’s frenzied first week, questions of presidential overreach grow more urgent” – The Globe and Mail (Canada), Jan. 24
Professor Philip Klinkner was quoted.
“Trudeau Institute, Ampersand Biosciences producing tools for flu research with $1M grant” – The Press-Republican (Plattsburgh, N.Y.) and Yahoo, Jan. 27
Two students are involved in this research in a new program with the Trudeau Institute.
“Did you find the first week of Donald Trump’s second term trying?” – La Presse (Montreal), Jan. 27
Professor Philip Klinkner discussed scenarios in which the President Trump could continue for a third term.
“Experience the magic of dance: Global stars to take the stage at inaugural international festival” – Florida Weekly, Jan. 29
Assistant Professor of Dance and Movement Studies Casey Avaunt will perform.
“The Rule of Law; The Congo; The Bird Flu” – The Ivory Tower, WCNY (Syracuse public media), Jan. 31
Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Aaron Strong was a panelist in this discussion of the week’s news.
