President Wippman’s Writings & Remarks

Board of Trustees Meeting

October 11, 2016

Tags Board Meeting Updates

Dear Members of the Hamilton Community,

My thanks to all for the wonderfully warm welcome I have received in my first three months here. This past weekend was particularly rewarding (and particularly busy), with Fallcoming, Family Weekend, Inauguration and the busiest admission weekend of the year all coming at the same time. Highlights of the weekend included the Senior Gift Kick-off Reception; the premiere of PBS' Great Performances "Hamilton's America," the Comstock Memorial Scholarship Lunch; the launch of "Alex Talks" by Hamilton faculty; Vice President Walter Mondale's remarks at Inauguration; and the recognition of Barbara Starnes P'80, GP'11, as the George F. Little Volunteer of the Year.

More than 2,500 guests joined us for roughly 180 different events that touched virtually every part of the campus. I am grateful to everyone who helped make this weekend so successful, especially the staff in Communications and Development, Student Life, Physical Plant, Campus Safety and Bon Appétit, along with my colleagues in the President's Office.

The Board of Trustees heard reports on fundraising, admission, faculty hiring and retention, athletics, student life (including universal orientation), the budget, facilities needs and plans, and career services. In addition,

The Committee on Buildings, Grounds & Equipment recommended and the Board approved a resolution authorizing the College to enter into a contract for design and construction documents for a new health services and student counseling building.

Three new alumni trustees joined the Board: Daniel Fielding '07, Matthew Fremont-Smith '84 and Elizabeth Marran K'77.

The Board will meet again on December 3 in New York City in conjunction with the 1812 Leadership Circle Weekend.

All best,

David Wippman