Events

Registration begins at 7 a.m. on November 12 and ends at 2 p.m. on November 13.

Open recreation ice skating at Sage Rink for members of the Hamilton Community. Rental skates and helmets are available at the Field House Recreation Equipment Hub. Hill Card required.  Skating activity only, no pucks or sticks. 

Recoup & Soup is a weekly student-led space to practice mindfulness and connect to others in the community. No meditation experience necessary. Open to students, staff, and faculty.  What you can expect: 20 minutes of silent meditation and/or journaling Delicious soup & bread from local vendors Friendly folks with whom you can check in about how you're doing this week.  

Join us for lunch at the Spanish Language Table!

BONJOUR, HAMILTON! Do you speak French? Are you learning French? Did you take French years ago and remember approximately three words? Come anyway! Join us for the French Language Table—a relaxed place to practice, chat, meet people, and improve your French. No tests. No homework. No pressure. Just conversation!

Interested in practicing your Italian or learning more about Italian language and culture? Join us for the Italian Studies Language Table! This is a casual opportunity to practice speaking Italian, meet others with similar interests, and enjoy conversation in a relaxed setting. For questions reach out to Professor Cecily Cai and Professor Valeria Dani

Join the Muslim Student Association for a gathering where we talk about certain topics in Islam every week, with catered lunch! All are welcome regardless of faith. 

Retirement Information for Faculty RSVP here

Functional Fitness is a balanced, full-body class designed to help you move better, feel stronger, and build confidence in everyday movement. This class combines functional, total-body exercises with core strengthening, light cardio, and intentional stretching. Using light weights, resistance bands, and bodyweight movements, participants will work through exercises that can be easily adjusted to match individual goals and fitness levels. This class is catered towards individuals of all abilities—whether you’re just getting started or looking to...

Please join us for a presentation by the LITS Research and Instructional Design Tutors.  Learn how Creative and Academic Technology Tutors (CATTs) and Interns bring the maker mentality to life by designing interactive puzzles and costumes for their biannual library escape room. Join us for an engaging presentation where the creators share their hands-on design process, problem-solving strategies, and practical tips for building immersive events.  "Further Reading: America 250 and Hamilton College," created by the LITS Research Tutors and Intern...

Open Recreational Hockey activity for members of the Hamilton campus community. Sticks and pucks are allowed during this time, so helmets are required for all skaters. Skates and helmets are available at the Field House equipment desk. College ID required.

Please join the Biology Department for a candidate talk by Professor Nicole Des Jardins. Climate change, pesticides, and bees: Physiological mechanisms and ecological consequences  Insect pollinators are critical to both the human food supply and the reproduction of plants in natural environments, but are under threat from a myriad of stressors. Professor Nicole Des Jardins will describe her research into two major anthropogenic stressors for bee populations: climate change and pesticides. She will show how these stressors mechanistically impac...

KEEP THE MUSIC GOING with Brandon Meeks and The Unsung Giants! Join us for a post-concert reflection! This is a chance to ask questions, share your favorite moments, and hang out with legendary musicians! Catering provided!

Climbing wall open hours. No experience necessary. All equipment and instruction provided. Hill Card required.

All Chinese language learners and native speakers are warmly invited!

Registration Required! Come learn essential self-defense principles and techniques in a positive training atmosphere! Attendees should wear comfortable clothing they can move in. Beginners are welcome and this class is open to practitioners of all level. The class is non-competitive in nature. Some techniques may involve punching, kicking, or striking pads, grappling, or using mock devices (e.g. training knife). Instructor: Ken Leonardo

Please join us today for the German Language Table. Speakers of all levels are welcome!

Do you enjoy writing and editing? Come join The Topical for a collaborative editing session before our publication! If you're interested in submitting, we'll be sending out an email with submission guidelines before our meeting--we'd love to feature your writing in our next edition!

An event to encourage first-generation students to learn about affinity communities on campus to expose students to this area of resources on campus. Many other organizations will be in attendance to represent their community. 

Come join La Vanguardia! Connect with the community, share ideas, and stay involved with everything we are planning throughout the semester. Whether you are a longtime member or just getting to know us, everyone is welcome. Bring a friend and come hangout!

Volleyball Club practice and play session. 

Join Joe Smith ’04 for an in-person discussion on college athletics. After graduating from Hamilton, Smith played professional basketball abroad for five years before returning to work in college athletics in New York State. He has worked as a basketball coach and is now associate director for business operations at Colgate, and will discuss his path through athletics after graduation. Panera will be served. Register on Handshake.

Book by Joe Masteroff. Based on the play by John Van Druten and Stories by Christopher Isherwood. Music by John Kander. Lyrics by Fred Ebb. Directed By Professor Mark Cryer. Set in Berlin at the end of the Jazz Age as the Nazi Party begins its rise to power, Cabaret follows American writer Clifford Bradshaw as he is swept into the dazzling and decadent world of the Kit Kat Klub. Through the lives of nightclub performer Sally Bowles, the club’s enigmatic Emcee, and the people around them, the musical explores love, identity, and the consequences of ignoring a changing world. CABARET is p...

The Class of 2027 hosts Senior Pub Nights once a month! This event is for seniors only. The Pub will open to the rest of the campus community at 10 p.m.

Discover the best place to sharpen skills and enjoy the best board game here! We welcome players of all levels. Whether you want to learn, compete, or simply have fun, you’ll find a friendly and engaging community here. Come join the chess club and make your next brilliant move!