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| November 06, 2009 |
A New Take on Activismby Katrina Rabeler '12Features Writer November 06, 2009 There have been several interesting lectures in the past two weeks at Hamilton. Topics have included Carcinogous fire retardants in furniture, mountaineering expeditions in Nepal, "Sex and Sustainability" and Jennifer Lowe-Anker's memoir about an avalanche killing her husband and the climbing school for Sherpa she founded in memory of him. More... |
From Where I Sit: Hamilton's International Perspectiveby Pauline Wafula '13Features Contributor November 06, 2009 When I complained about the cold weather at my high school, my mother always told me , "Keep on going my daughter, it might be a preparation to go to a colder place in the future." I went to Loreto High school in Limurutown, one of the coldest parts of Kenya. Little did I know that my mother's words would one day come true. It was not long before I received the elating news that I had been admitted at Hamilton College, located in one of the coldest areas of the U.S. More... |
Students pursue passions to create their own classRebecca Pomerantz '12Features Writer November 06, 2009 One of the greatest qualities of Hamilton College is the freedom that it allows its students to help develop their own education. Whether it is merely through the lack of core curriculum, the opportunity to create your own major or simply to give feedback about a course or a professor, the options to have a voice in your education are there. This year, two students took this opportunity even further by creating their own course. More... |
Resting in Peace on the Hillby Meghan Woolley '13Features Writer November 06, 2009 As a Halloween treat this Family Weekend, Frank Lorenz, Alumni Review editor emeritus, led a group of students and their families on a tour of the College cemetery. The tour, highlighting the most famous and interesting people associated with Hamilton, gave students and families a glimpse into Hamilton's past and the distinctive characters that once filled it. More... |
Trustee Corner: John Rice '78by Nick Stagliano '11Production Editor November 06, 2009 You wouldn't think that there would be a lot of similarities between Hamilton College and the General Electric Company (GE), named the single largest company in the world in 2009 by Forbes magazine, but for John Rice '78, Vice Chairman of GE and President and Chief Executive of GE Infrastructure, there are some important and obvious commonalities. The late Sid Wertimer, professor of economics at Hamilton for 52 years, taught Rice the importance of learning. More than 30 years later, it's a philosophy that Rice still carries with him: "GE is a learning company. I've been with the company for 31 years and I'm still learning. Hamilton is a place that puts a value on learning, and it never stops – it keeps going after you get your diploma." More... |
Hungry? How about Challah?by Emily Anderson '13Features Writer November 06, 2009 Every Monday in Beinecke, Hamilton students have the opportunity to purchase a rare treat—challah bread. The sale usually begins at 11:30 a.m. and continues until the bread is sold out (usually not much later). The traditional braided loaf comes in several varieties including cinnamon sugar, raisin, and chocolate chip. Rumor has it that next week pumpkin challah will also be available. When asked, "Why challah?" Alison Brown '11, co-president of Hamilton's Challah for Hunger chapter, answered, "Challah is relatively easy to make and it's delicious! Who doesn't like challah? You can make awesome french toast [with it]." More... |