What’s Happening on Campus
Traditions
The Student Activities office is dedicated to enriching campus life through unforgettable long standing traditions. From the vibrant energy of Fall Fest/Off the Hill Challenge to the spirited Women's Hockey Classic, we create opportunities for the students to connect, celebrate and build lasting memories. Our signature events include the magical Lighting of Our Village, the thrilling Citrus Bowl, and FebFest, a celebration to bring the warmth to campus during the winter months. These events plus many more showcase the heart and soul of our community.
Sadove Programming, Late Nite and After Dark
Student Activities offers multiple opportunities for collaborative programs during the academic year. The Late Nite, After Dark and Pub Programming series each have different goals and requirements. Please use the Sadove Programming Event Collaboration Application to propose an event or program that falls under one of these three series. A separate form should be completed for each event you want to propose.
The Late Nite programming exists to provide a consistent, social, and fun option that is exclusively substance free to Hamilton students throughout the semester. Student Activities coordinators will support and collaborate with student organizations, individual students, and other groups to provide interactive events in the Events Barn or Annex on Friday or Saturday nights. All Late Nite Program applications are eligible for up to $750 in funding.
Late Nite Specific Requirements:
- Event organizers must ensure that NO alcohol will be served. Students who arrive under the influence will be asked to leave.
- All events must have free and open admission to all Hamilton students.
- All events should run 2-3 hours minimum.
- Clubs and organizations must apply at least one month in advance to be considered for funding and support.
- Point members of the organization must meet with the Program Coordinator at least three times before the event date.
- All approved event organizers will be required to complete a short feedback survey after the event.
After Dark Programming exists to provide consistent, captivating, and grand events that are a creative and unique option for Hamilton students throughout the semester. This program series is similar to the Late Nite programming but has a higher funding allocation to accommodate outside vendors, grand event components, or bigger themes. Student Activities coordinators will support and collaborate with student organizations, individual students, and other groups to provide interactive events in the Annex and the Events Barn on Friday or Saturday night for various times. Funding varies upon review of each application.
After Dark Specific Requirements:
- All events must have free and open admission to all Hamilton students.
- All events should run 2-3 hours minimum.
- Clubs and organizations must apply at least one month in advance to be considered for funding and support.
- Point members of the organization must meet with the Program Coordinator at least three times before the event date.
- All approved event organizers will be required to complete a short feedback survey after the event.
The Pub Programming series exists to provide variety to the social scene by offering alcohol to students 21+, and a more intimate and unique venue. The series will feature 4 different event types (Paint & Sip, Performance/Band Night, Karaoke, and Themed Party) each happening approximately once a month on Thursday (with a Specialty Program once a month on Saturday).
Pub Program Specific Requirements:
- Applications must be for one of the above-mentioned event types (Paint & Sip, Performance/Band Night, Karaoke, or Themed Party)
- All events must have free and open admission to all Hamilton students.
- All events should run 2-3 hours minimum.
- Clubs and organizations must apply at least one month in advance to be considered for funding and support.
- Point members of the organization must meet with the Program Coordinator at least three times before the event date.
- All approved event organizers will be required to complete a short feedback survey after the event.
The Office of Student Activities currently sponsors two large-scale campus parties with alcohol per academic year. The goal of these events is to create an inclusive, immersive and engaging social space for all students, with free food and beverages, and the option to purchase alcohol for students who are aged 21+.
The Student Activities Office is actively seeking proposals that include well-thought-out event concepts and/or themes that haven't quite been done before at Hamilton. These events should be grand and unique - we want to hear all of your big ideas! Priority will be given to proposals that meet these criteria, appeal to a wide variety of Hamilton students, and demonstrate thoughtful planning.
General event requirements:
- The event must have free and open admission to all Hamilton students.
- The event should run 2-3 hours minimum.
- Event sponsors and cosponsors must plan an active role in planning and hosting the event, including participation in planning meetings, regular communication with the Office of Student Activities in advance of the event, development of the event theme, selection of novelties and decor, advertising the event, and marketing the event. Specific roles and responsibilities will be discussed once an application is approved.
- Point members of the organization must meet with the Program Coordinator at least three times before the event date.
