September’s news topics included varied subjects from President Steven Tepper’s inauguration to politics. Links are provided, but some may require subscriptions to access content. Please contact Vige Barrie if you cannot open a link or do not have a subscription.
“The Red Star Returns” – The New Criterion, September
Professor Maurice Isserman’s new book, Reds: The Tragedy of American Communism, was reviewed. Later in the month, Jacobin also reviewed his book.
“An art-world wish list for the next U.S. president” – The Art Newspaper, Sept. 3
As a member of the “cultural community,” President Steven Tepper, was asked, and he answered the question, “What are your hopes and preferences for what the next U.S. presidential administration does for (or against) the arts?”
“Menagerie: Animals in Art from the Wellin Museum” – “The Roundtable,” WAMC (Albany public media) Sept. 6
Wellin Museum Curator Elizabeth Shannon spoke about the current exhibition.
“Make it awkward!” – Aeon, Sept. 6
Associate Professor of Philosophy Alex Plakias spoke about her new book, Awkwardness.
“Can Europe Defend Itself?” – The National Interest, Sept. 7
Lena Klink ’25 wrote this essay.
“Student Move-in” – “Footnote,” The Chronicle of Higher Education, Sept. 9
President Steven Tepper was featured in a photo assisting with move-in. The writer noted that, “… anyone who rocks a bow tie while carrying boxes is committed to human expression.”
“Unveiling the math behind your calendar: Statistical mysteries of everyday tasks, from Doodle polls to efficient scheduling,” – Science Daily, Sept.13
Associate Professor of Physics Kate Brown’s research on Doodle poll scheduling as it applies to other more consequential decision-making was explained.
“Presidential Debate; Social Security and Medicare; Clean Energy” – “The Ivory Tower,” WCNY (Syracuse public media), Sept. 13
Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Aaron Strong was a panelist.
“1A produces a completely normal and not at all uncomfortable show about awkwardness” – “1A,” NPR syndicated radio program, Sept. 18
Associate Professor of Philosophy Alex Plakias spoke about awkwardness and her book by the same title.
“Teaching Students to Thrive,” – The Chronicle of Higher Education, Sept. 19
Associate Professor of Psychology Rachel White's class, Thriving in the Classroom and Beyond, was featured.
“The Politics of Protest” – The Hechinger Report, Sept. 19
This podcast noted Hamilton’s new orientation program, Civil Discourse in Local Politics.
President Steven Tepper’s Inauguration received wide regional and local media coverage including:
- “Steven Tepper inaugurated as 21st president of Hamilton College” - Rome Sentinel, Sept. 28
- “Hamilton Inaugurates it's 21st President,” WAMC (Albany public radio), Sept 28
- “Stephen Tepper Inaugurated as the 21st President of Hamilton College” - WKTV (NBC/CBS affiliate - Utica), Sept. 28 (start at 23:05:54)
- “Hamilton College inaugurates 21st president” - Central New York Business Journal, Sept. 30
- “Tepper inaugurated as Hamilton College’s 21st president”? - Oneida Daily Dispatch, Sept. 30
- “Hamilton College to Inaugurate 21st President in 212 Years” - Utica Phoenix, Sept. 26
- WUTQ (Utica talk/news radio) radio and WIBX (Utica talk/news radio) - links not available
