President Wippman’s Writings & Remarks

Board of Trustees Meeting

June 18, 2019

Tags Board Meeting Updates

Dear Members of the Hamilton Community,

During what may have been the best weather weekend of the spring, Hamilton’s Board of Trustees met on campus June 7-8 for its quarterly meeting. Trustees heard progress reports on the Because Hamilton campaign, the Class of 2023, experiential learning and advising, and studies undertaken to assess and improve the College’s residential experience for students. Board members also participated in committee sessions on trustee governance, budget planning, and buildings, grounds, and equipment.

The board re-elected as charter trustees Phil Hawkins ’78, Nancy Roob ’87, and Jack Selby ’96. Mark Fedorcik ’95, John Hadity ’83, and Sharon Walker ’90 will join the board on July 1 as alumni trustees. The next board meeting will take place Sept. 27-28 in conjunction with Fallcoming and Family Weekend.

Once again, the spring trustee meeting coincided with Reunions. Approximately 1,400 alumni and their families gathered on College Hill to enjoy each other’s company, reconnect with faculty and friends, and participate in many of the 180 events that were scheduled throughout the weekend. Highlights included the 50th anniversary celebration of Opportunity Programs at Hamilton; special recognition of Sam Pellman and his love of life, music, and Hamilton; the dedication of the Bob Simon Golf Center; the presentation of the Distinguished Service Award to Diann Lynch; and a variety of interesting and engaging Alumni Colleges offered by members of the reunion classes. The Class Annalist letter was delivered by Vincent Strully ’69 and the Bell Ringer Award was presented to Tom Succop ’58 during the annual meeting of the Alumni Association in the Chapel. Thank you to all who organized the weekend, prepared the campus, and made our guests feel welcome.

The summer remains a busy time for many, but I hope you will enjoy the company of your Hamilton colleagues at the community lunches that begin this week and find extra time to be with your families.

Best wishes for an enjoyable summer.

Sincerely,

David