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Hamilton mourns Professor Blackwood Russell Blackwood |
Blackwood came to Hamilton in 1957 and taught on the Hill for nearly 50 years. A native of Philadelphia, he received his bachelor's degree from Dartmouth, his master's degree from Colgate and his Ph.D. from Columbia. Although he "retired" more than a dozen years ago, Blackwood continued to teach at least one course each year, including a class last fall on Islamic thought. Those who knew him well described his approach in the classroom as "Socratic, charming and disarming," and he was known to have a "dry wit and an anecdote for every occasion."
"Russell was an outstanding teacher and an exceptional colleague. He was a part of the legacy of great teaching for which Hamilton continues to be known," wrote President Joan Hinde Stewart in a memo to the campus community. "He was a mentor and friend to generations of Hamiltonians, especially many international students."
"Russell was an outstanding teacher and an exceptional colleague. He was a part of the legacy of great teaching for which Hamilton continues to be known," wrote President Joan Hinde Stewart in a memo to the campus community. "He was a mentor and friend to generations of Hamiltonians, especially many international students."
The co-editor of several books and numerous articles, Blackwood focused on the philosophy of religion, teaching courses in the history of Western philosophy, Islamic thought, Hindu and Buddhist thought, and the Judeo-Christian religious tradition. In addition, he served on numerous College committees, chaired the philosophy department for many years, directed the Asian Studies Program and was a long-time College marshal.
Hamilton recognized Blackwood's many contributions to the College at a memorial service on Feb. 17. Alumni wishing to share reflections about their former professor may send them to editor@hamilton.edu. Gifts in Professor Blackwood's honor may be directed to the Russell T. Blackwood Scholarship Fund.