Writings & Remarks

As you and your families gather to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and the start of a new year, I ask that you remember the Burke family as they mourn the death of Gilman Burke, a member of the Hamilton Class of 1954 and a former trustee. He died peacefully Christmas night at the age of 92.

Sending season’s greetings to all of you on this cold winter’s day. 

I came across this quote the other day from American essayist and writer James Baldwin

Late last week, Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Trustees Gill King informed me of her plans to retire effective December 31.

Tuesday, Nov. 5, is Election Day! 

As we approach Election Day this Tuesday, Nov. 5, I want to remind those who have not voted, and are registered to vote in Clinton, that there will be a regular shuttle taking people to the polling site at Kirkland Town Hall, approximately four minutes away.

I write with the terribly sad news that one of Hamilton’s most treasured and respected employees died overnight.

As you may be aware, on Thursday evening, October 10th, the Crossroads community mural project was vandalized.

I’ve had many conversations with students, faculty and staff and understand that this is a difficult and emotion-filled week. We are also in the midst of midterm

Here we are and the fall semester is upon us.