Newsletter

On October 8, the Asian Student Union (ASU) celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival and Chuseok, bringing the Hamilton community together through food, cultural traditions, and personal stories.

Hosted by La Vanguardia (LV) and the Black and Latine Student Union (BLSU), the Latin Ball brought students together at the Events Barn and Annex for a night inspired by magical realism, a famous literary culture of Latin America.

In light of the Jane Doe v. Cornell case, the Center for Intersectional Feminism (CIF) and the Sexual Misconduct and Assault Reform Team (SMART) organized a Survivor Support Rally on the steps of Burke Library on October 12. The rally aimed to bring together the Hamilton community to stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence, reflect on the ongoing impact of rape culture, and emphasize the importance of creating a safer campus community.

On Saturday, October 10th at 5pm, a circus came alive on Sadove Terrace. The Black and Latine Student Union’s annual Homecoming brought together the student body to celebrate with games, delicious food, and student performances.

On Thursday, September 24 from 6:30-7:30, LV and CIF collaborated to host a discussion on the Puerto Rico Pill Trials at the DMC, bringing students together for a discussion on reproductive health, medical ethics, and the history of contraceptives.

On Thursday, September 10th the annex was buzzing with students eagerly waiting at the door for a selection of Pho Vietnam’s delicious boba and a fun night of socializing at ASU’s much anticipated Boba Social from 8-9pm.

On Saturday September 26, faculty, students and community members alike gathered in the Events Barn to celebrate the Latin Festival for Latine Heritage Month. Latin Fest is run by La Vanguardia, Hamilton’s Latine(x) student organization. The Events Barn was fabulously decorated with Latin-themed decor and flags were set up along the railings of the Barn, including the Brazilian, Honduran, Dominican and Guatemalan flags.

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, ASU and Basketball Club came together on September 28 to honor the life and legacy of their friend Rasikh Shaukat, a Hamilton student who passed away in May 2025. Rasikh is remembered as a deeply involved member of ASU and IM Basketball who touched many people through his warmth, passion, and ability to bring people together; and this event brought the Hamilton community together through one of the activities he loved.

Happy Summer! The DMC celebrated the sunny weather with an end of semester celebration Thursday, April 30th. La Vanguardia (LV), Black and Latine Student Union (BLSU), and Gender and Sexuality Union (GSU) joined forces to bring campus together to celebrate the ending of GSU's Campus Pride Month, the coming of May, the end of the spring semester, and the strong sense of community the DMC ecosystem has fostered throughout the academic year. Students, faculty, and staff gathered to enjoy one another’s company and reflect on a semester full of collaboration and memories. The lively atmosphere made the celebration a fitting way to close out the year before summer break began

On Saturday, May 2, ASU and Sadove After Dark, in collaboration with the DMC, hosted the Asian Night Market on Sadove Terrace from 5-8 p.m., transforming the space into a vibrant, food-centered celebration of Asian cultures. The event invited the Hamilton community to explore a variety of cuisines through appetizer-style street foods catered from Taj Mahal, Lotus Garden, Red Samurai, Mitsuba, and Pho Vietnam, offering attendees the opportunity to sample dishes across different regional traditions