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Reunions '08Lifelong LearningALUMNI COLLEGES [top]1968: Change the World,Friday, 4 p.m. Science Center G0411968, the year our panelists graduated from Hamilton, was a seminal year in American history. They will discuss how the drama, tumult and change in politics and culture affected life and how Hamilton prepared its students to deal with the brave new world. Mike Berkowitz, consultant to the government of the People's Republic of China; Hal Higby, president, Staywell Co.; Stuart Horowitz, education professional, Greenlawn, NY; and Rick Petri, health insurance consultant to Mid-Handicapper, will share their experiences. The panel discussion will be moderated by Andy Rotter, the Charles A. Dana Professor of History at Colgate University, and will be followed by an open discussion.Admission 101: A Workshop for Families Embarking on the CollegeSearch Process,Friday, 4 p.m. Great Room, Siuda HouseThe admission process at Hamilton has evolved to match the times, yet holds true to the ideals of the College. Lora Schilder, director of admission, will discuss the Hamilton admission process emphasizing the key attributes admission professionals look for in successful applicants. Lora will also put today's prospective students in a historical and competitive context, and discuss legacy applicants and the growing impact of the Internet.Adventures in Advertising: From Subtitles to Super BowlsFriday, 2:30 p.m., Science Center 3040Twenty years of producing TV commercials has left Roy Schecter '73 sadder, but no wiser. Call it ignorance informed by experience — or maybe vice versa. Thus Roy survives in a business known for its shallowness and superficiality, qualities that will be much on display as he offers harrowing tales of perilous travels, featuring intransigent copywriters, lunatic directors, clueless executives and other madmen (and women). He'll also show award-winning IBM and NFL commercials.Analyzing the 2008 ElectionSaturday, 3 p.m., Science Center G041Phil Klinkner, the James S. Sherman Professor of Government and associate dean of students for academic affairs, and Professor of Government Ted Eismeier will analyze the upcoming elections and the current political landscape. Questions and answers will undoubtedly prove to be lively and engaging.Assessing the Quality of EducationFriday, 11 a.m., Kennedy Auditorium, Science Center G027In 1999, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awarded Hamilton a grant to assess student learning in a liberal arts setting. At the time of the initial award, Hamilton's proposal read, "The public deserves greater accountability, and we are prepared to demonstrate the effectiveness of our educational program to students, current and prospective parents, alumni and higher education opinion leaders." The assessment project continues today with its longitudinal study led by Daniel Chambliss, the Eugene M. Tobin Distinguished Professor of Sociology. Dan will be joined by Eric Hasseltine '58, chairman of the Board of Regents at John F. Kennedy University, and Haskell Rhett '58, former chairman of The College of New Jersey, who can address larger questions of institutional accountability.Changes in the Management of Breast Disease: 1958 to PresentFriday, 10 a.m., Science Center G041Harold "Hal" Bruck '58, who specializes in the treatment of breast disease, has been practicing medicine for nearly 50 years. He will discuss how breast disease treatment has evolved throughout his career. In addition, the Winslow Professor of Chemistry George Shields will share specific examples of Hamilton undergraduate work in the area of breast cancer research.Eve: The Mother of All Evil?Friday, 2:30 p.m. Science Center G042Throughout the past two millennia (and counting), many interpreters of the Bible have blamed Eve for bringing sin into the world. This interactive lecture will explore how ancient minds and modern translators collude with this understanding of distaff disobedience. Join Julie Faith Parker '83 to discover what a close reading of the text really reveals about Eve. Julie, author of four books and numerous articles, is a doctoral candidate in Old Testament/Hebrew Bible at Yale University.CANCELLEDExtraordinary Efforts: The American Red CrossFriday, 4 p.m., Kennedy Auditorium, Science Center G027As chief operating officer, Kevin Brown '83 oversees 30,000 employees within six Red Cross divisions responsible for disaster relief, blood collection and distribution, health and safety training, international services and assistance to the armed forces and 765 local chapters. Kevin will discuss how the Red Cross provides food, comfort and medical assistance to victims of disasters in the U.S. and around the world.Free Fall or Recovery: The Current State of the U.S. Real Estate MarketFriday, 11 a.m., Science Center 3024David DeSantis '88 is a broker and owner of Tutt, Taylor & Rankin Sotheby's International Realty in Washington, D.C., one of the top producers in the Sotheby's worldwide network. David will discuss the current state of residential real estate in key U.S. markets, prospects for recovery and opportunities for investment both domestically and overseas.Genealogy 101: An Introduction to Genealogy ResearchFriday, 1:45 p.m., Science Center 3024Genealogy hobbyist Tom Davies '68 will focus on the practical aspects of genealogy research. Topics will include types of records, use of the Internet, commercial databases (e.g. Ancestry.com), theEllis Island database, the National Archives, the Mormon Library, genealogy consultants and the importance of accurate record-keeping. An excellent resource guide prepared by T. A. Farrell '57 will be provided. Jazz Greats: Recent Interviews from Hamilton's Jazz ArchiveThursday, 8 p.m., Kirner-Johnson 109 (Red Pit)Monk Rowe, the Joe Williams Director of the Jazz Archive, will share a sampling of humorous, poignant and informative video clips from the musicians, writers and critics he has interviewed since the archive was established in 1995 thanks to the generosity of the late Milt Fillius, Jr. '44 and the Joseph Drown Foundation.Media Violence and the Next Generation: What Our Children Really LearnFriday, 3 p.m., Science Center 3024Tragic events such as the shootings at Columbine, Virginia Tech and Northern Illinois University are, Stephen Fuchs '68 believes, direct results of the growing and ever more graphic depictions of violence that our children grow up with in television programs, movies and video games. In this presentation, Rabbi Fuchs will explore the effects of such media violence on our society and how we might respond.Newborn Care: Progress and ProblemsFriday, 4 p.m., Science Center G042Throughout the past 50 years, there has been astounding progress in the care of newborn infants. These changes resulted from teamwork among pediatricians, obstetricians and anesthesiologists, who have worked to better understand pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the first hours and days of life. A physician who has worked in this field for 50 years, John Driscoll '58 will address the challenges we still face, including some thorny ethical issues and the United States' standing in infant mortality rates.Protecting the EnvironmentFriday, 2:30 p.m., Kennedy Auditorium, Science Center G027Doug Chapman '58, the Fraser Riverkeeper in Vancouver, Canada, will discuss the worldwide Waterkeeper environmental advocacy organization and its objectives and methods to protect the environment.A Sustainable Hamilton: The Physical Plant of the FutureSaturday, 3 p.m., Kennedy Auditorium, Science Center G027We have witnessed many changes to campus structures throughout the past 20 years. Recent developments include the renovation of fraternity houses into residence halls and administrative buildings, the new Little Squash Center and the Blood Fitness Center, and the addition of a high-tech Science Center. The changes continue with the renovation and expansion of Kirner-Johnson, as well as future projects focused on a new student center at Emerson Hall, a studio arts building, theater and a gallery. Steve Bellona, associate vice president for facilities and planning, will discuss facility development and sustainability on the Hamilton campus.Thinking about the Future: Wealth Transfer Practices of Successful FamiliesFriday, 1 p.m., Kennedy Auditorium, Science Center G027How can families efficiently transfer wealth to the next generation? Julio Dolorico '88, of the private banking and investment group at Merrill Lynch, will present an overview of estate planning options and current tax laws.Web 2.0 and Professional Networking: Why It's Useful and Where It's HeadingFriday, 2:30 p.m., Science Center G041Web 2.0 refers to the second generation of Web-based communities. Dan Nye '88, CEO of LinkedIn, an on-line professional networking site with more than 18 million members, will provide information on the past, current and future state of networking.EDUCATIONAL WALKING TOURS [top]Giants in the Earth: A Guided Tour of Hamilton's CemeteryThursday, 4:30 p.m. and Friday, 11 a.m.Meet at the College cemetery entrance between Bristol Center and Minor Theater. Hamilton Alumni Review Editor Emeritus Frank Lorenz will provide epitaphs for the many notable men and women who are buried in the Hamilton College cemetery. Frank has a deep knowledge of Hamilton's history and a special skill in memorializing Hamiltonians honed by his years as the author of the Necrology section of the Alumni Review. Expect Frank to speak about cemetery residents with the honesty enabled by having no fear of consequences from those he will eulogize!The Hamilton College ArboretumThursday, 3 p.m. and Friday, 10 a.m.Meet at the gazebo behind the Anderson-Connell Alumni Center. The College Arboretum consists of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants for scientific and educational study. Plants are cultivated, labeled, catalogued and mapped, providing a unique opportunity for exploration. Certified arborist Terry Hawkridge, assistant director of grounds, horticulture and arboretum, will lead the north campus tour that will take about 75 minutes along flat ground.A Nature Walk in Root GlenThursday, 2 p.m. and Friday, 1:30 p.m.Meet at the gazebo behind the Anderson-Connell Alumni Center. You will be guided along the mile-long red shale path by Ernest Williams, the Leonard C. Ferguson Professor of Biology, to observe 65 species of trees, many kinds of shrubs and scores of floral varieties. Enjoy the quiet beauty of the glen and catch a glimpse of some of the 75 species of birds that have been spotted here throughout the years. Novice and skilled naturalists, as well as anyone in between, are welcome.REUNIONS '08 KEYNOTE ADDRESS [top]Friday, 8:30 p.m., Chapel.The Relevance of a Hamilton EducationPresented by Hamilton Trustee John Rice '78, vice president of General Electric, and chairman and CEO, GE Infrastructure.
ON EXHIBIT IN EMERSON GALLERYReciprocity features members of the studio art faculty paired with a current student or recent graduate with whom they have worked closely. The exhibition celebrates today's art department and the ways in which teacher and student influence and inspire one another.ON EXHIBIT AT REGISTRATION HEADQUARTERSA Walk in the Woods: Photographs of North Country Woodland FlowersEnjoy the visual rewards of many walks through the Adirondack and Tug Hill woodlands as seen through the lens of amateur photographer Gordon Hayes '41. |
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