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Hamilton Reunions
50th Reunions
The reunion committee is putting together ideas for our 50th reunion, and some are listed here. Please let us know what you are interested in. We have heard suggestions and have listed them here.
Please send comments to [email protected] or [email protected]
Hamilton Reunions
50th Reunions
The reunion committee is putting together ideas for our 50th reunion, and some are listed here. Please let us know what you are interested in. We have heard suggestions and have listed them here.
Please send comments to [email protected] or [email protected]
Visit this list of videos from classmates to hear why they plan to attend our 50th reunion.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION from Ed Watkins:
The costs may seem high to those who have not been back in a while or who never had attended a Reunion. The Reunion Committees have no say over pricing. However, the meal prices are competitive for the area and the on campus lodging cost is a bargain. While it is recommended that you take most of your meals on campus, there are some off campus options for breakfast and dinner. But the less time you spend on the Hill the less time you have to catch up with classmates and enjoy the beauty of the campus.
Yes, you may stay on campus. The rooms are a bit spartan though better than Dunham. The dorms intended for our use are Ferguson (formerly DU) and Skenandoa (formerly PsiU). Ferguson has shared bathrooms, every two rooms share a bath while Skenandoa has rooms with baths and AC. DU is very centrally located to most Reunion events. Skenandoa is further down the Hill and you will get plenty of exercise if you stay there. The College runs a "taxi" service with golf carts so if you need a ride around campus you can get one.
If you are done with dorm life there are hotels nearby. Details are listed below. Cathy and I have stayed at the Hampton Inn many times and it is fine for a long weekend.
Here is a quick summary of events before you register:
June 5 - Wednesday afternoon - Utica Day optional excursions open to all
June 6 - Thurs morning/lunch - Utica Day optional excursions open to all
June 6 - Thursday 50th Class Welcome Day - Please plan to arrive to the Hill by afternoon
The College recommends that you select the following Reunion meals:
June 6 - Thursday Evening - 50th HK Class Medallion Ceremony and reception/dinner with President David Wippman
June 7 - Friday 50th HK Class lunch with guest speaker Professor Isserman
June 7 - Friday evening - Various dinners and All Kirkland dinner.
The Psi U and DU alumni are having dinners on campus which are open to all classmates.
June 8 - Saturday - 50th Reunion HK Class dinner
June 9 - Sunday - Breakfast or Brunch
The above are the main paid events for the 50th Class. These are catered and advanced headcount is important.
Full Reunion schedule of events will come at a later time.
Housing: If you are staying on campus, which we recommend, 50th Alumni will be housed together in residence halls as much as possible with priority. Many rooms, but not all, will have ensuite bathrooms.
If you have special requests (mobility concerns, a specific dorm), please add to the registration.
Kirkland alumnae will be housed together on the Kirkland side of campus.
The dorms will be open to the 50th Class only on Wed night if you intend to attend the Utica Day events.
If you need help with area hotels and B&Bs, please look here. Book now for Reunion weekend.Many alumni stay in the Hampton Inn and/or the Homewood Suites by Hilton in New Hartford NY. They are 15 minutes from the campus.
Any questions related to the 50th? Please email Katie Seamon at [email protected] or Victoria Kidd at [email protected]
The costs may seem high to those who have not been back in a while or who never had attended a Reunion. The Reunion Committees have no say over pricing. However, the meal prices are competitive for the area and the on campus lodging cost is a bargain. While it is recommended that you take most of your meals on campus, there are some off campus options for breakfast and dinner. But the less time you spend on the Hill the less time you have to catch up with classmates and enjoy the beauty of the campus.
Yes, you may stay on campus. The rooms are a bit spartan though better than Dunham. The dorms intended for our use are Ferguson (formerly DU) and Skenandoa (formerly PsiU). Ferguson has shared bathrooms, every two rooms share a bath while Skenandoa has rooms with baths and AC. DU is very centrally located to most Reunion events. Skenandoa is further down the Hill and you will get plenty of exercise if you stay there. The College runs a "taxi" service with golf carts so if you need a ride around campus you can get one.
If you are done with dorm life there are hotels nearby. Details are listed below. Cathy and I have stayed at the Hampton Inn many times and it is fine for a long weekend.
Here is a quick summary of events before you register:
June 5 - Wednesday afternoon - Utica Day optional excursions open to all
June 6 - Thurs morning/lunch - Utica Day optional excursions open to all
June 6 - Thursday 50th Class Welcome Day - Please plan to arrive to the Hill by afternoon
The College recommends that you select the following Reunion meals:
June 6 - Thursday Evening - 50th HK Class Medallion Ceremony and reception/dinner with President David Wippman
June 7 - Friday 50th HK Class lunch with guest speaker Professor Isserman
June 7 - Friday evening - Various dinners and All Kirkland dinner.
The Psi U and DU alumni are having dinners on campus which are open to all classmates.
June 8 - Saturday - 50th Reunion HK Class dinner
June 9 - Sunday - Breakfast or Brunch
The above are the main paid events for the 50th Class. These are catered and advanced headcount is important.
Full Reunion schedule of events will come at a later time.
Housing: If you are staying on campus, which we recommend, 50th Alumni will be housed together in residence halls as much as possible with priority. Many rooms, but not all, will have ensuite bathrooms.
If you have special requests (mobility concerns, a specific dorm), please add to the registration.
Kirkland alumnae will be housed together on the Kirkland side of campus.
The dorms will be open to the 50th Class only on Wed night if you intend to attend the Utica Day events.
If you need help with area hotels and B&Bs, please look here. Book now for Reunion weekend.Many alumni stay in the Hampton Inn and/or the Homewood Suites by Hilton in New Hartford NY. They are 15 minutes from the campus.
Any questions related to the 50th? Please email Katie Seamon at [email protected] or Victoria Kidd at [email protected]
Wednesday June 5, 2024
Please come early to join us on Wednesday to start our eunion weekend fun. Our plans for Wednesday and Thursday morning include some off-campus activities. For the 50th Reunion classes, only, campus housing will be available.
We are planning a VIP Tour of the West End Brewery.
Matts Brewery VIP Tour
Tour of the F.X.Matt Brewing Company, brewer of award-winning Saranac and Utica Club beers. Visit the brewhouse, aging cellars and bottling works and the 1888 Tavern. Also visit the Saranac store, 1888 Tavern, and Biergarten. We will have Fred Matt joining us on our special tour!
Some of our classmates were tour guides. We are betting they remember the tour script!
Please come early to join us on Wednesday to start our eunion weekend fun. Our plans for Wednesday and Thursday morning include some off-campus activities. For the 50th Reunion classes, only, campus housing will be available.
We are planning a VIP Tour of the West End Brewery.
Matts Brewery VIP Tour
Tour of the F.X.Matt Brewing Company, brewer of award-winning Saranac and Utica Club beers. Visit the brewhouse, aging cellars and bottling works and the 1888 Tavern. Also visit the Saranac store, 1888 Tavern, and Biergarten. We will have Fred Matt joining us on our special tour!
Some of our classmates were tour guides. We are betting they remember the tour script!
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Dinner
Following the tour we will go to a local restaurant to enjoy local food, such as Tomato Pie, Utica Greens, and Chicken Riggies! You are welcome to join in or, if you prefer, visit a restaurant of your choosing.
If you are interested in joining in for dinner, we will need a head-count.
Following the tour we will go to a local restaurant to enjoy local food, such as Tomato Pie, Utica Greens, and Chicken Riggies! You are welcome to join in or, if you prefer, visit a restaurant of your choosing.
If you are interested in joining in for dinner, we will need a head-count.
There are many other things to do and see in the local area. For alternatives, check our resource lists.
Area Information
Restaurants
Off Campus Accomodations
Area Information
Restaurants
Off Campus Accomodations
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Munson Museum (formerly the Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute)
John Murphy '88 is now working at the Munson
We will have a docent led tour of the museum and also the Fountain Elms home of the Munsons, Williams, and Proctor families.
Lunch
Following the tours we will enjoy lunch with Susan Hartman K'74 at a private event at refugee-owned restaurant Yummalicious. The restaurant owners Merisha & Hajrudin Omeragic (Bosnian refugees) are included in the book, City of Refugees, authored by Susan.
We need a head-count for lunch at Yummalicious, so please let us know if you wish to join.
Campus Registration
We should return to campus before 3 PM on Thursday for registration. There is a special 50th reunion welcome and information desk. On-campus events begin in the afternoon.
Alumni College Talk - Susan Hartman
For eight years, Susan Hartman followed three refugees—a Somali Bantu teenage girl, an Iraqi translator, and a Bosnian baker—and their families as they adapted to Utica. She has written a book, City of Refugees, about the refugee families in Utica and how they adapted and contributed to the culture of Utica.
Munson Museum (formerly the Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute)
John Murphy '88 is now working at the Munson
We will have a docent led tour of the museum and also the Fountain Elms home of the Munsons, Williams, and Proctor families.
Lunch
Following the tours we will enjoy lunch with Susan Hartman K'74 at a private event at refugee-owned restaurant Yummalicious. The restaurant owners Merisha & Hajrudin Omeragic (Bosnian refugees) are included in the book, City of Refugees, authored by Susan.
We need a head-count for lunch at Yummalicious, so please let us know if you wish to join.
Campus Registration
We should return to campus before 3 PM on Thursday for registration. There is a special 50th reunion welcome and information desk. On-campus events begin in the afternoon.
Alumni College Talk - Susan Hartman
For eight years, Susan Hartman followed three refugees—a Somali Bantu teenage girl, an Iraqi translator, and a Bosnian baker—and their families as they adapted to Utica. She has written a book, City of Refugees, about the refugee families in Utica and how they adapted and contributed to the culture of Utica.
Dinner
Their will be a 50th Reunion Medallion Ceremony and dinner for the returning Hamilton and Kirkland Class of 1974. The dinner program includes the presentation of the 50th reunion medallions, which we encourage you to wear during the weekend. The 50th class gift is presented to President Wippman this evening.
Kirkland Coffee House
Visit with classmates and listen to music from various performers.
Friday, June 7, 2024
Alumni Colleges
50th Reunion Lunch
Kirkland Dinner Event
Hamilton Fraternity Dinners
TBD - After dinner event / music
Alumni Colleges
50th Reunion Lunch
Kirkland Dinner Event
Hamilton Fraternity Dinners
TBD - After dinner event / music
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Alumni Association Meeting
Presentation of the Bell Ringer Award
Hamilton and Kirkland Half-Century Annalist Letter
All-Alumni Campus Parade
All-Alumni Picnic
President's State of the College
Alumni Colleges
50th Reunion Class Reception and Dinner
Entertainment (college wide)
Alumni Association Meeting
Presentation of the Bell Ringer Award
Hamilton and Kirkland Half-Century Annalist Letter
All-Alumni Campus Parade
All-Alumni Picnic
President's State of the College
Alumni Colleges
50th Reunion Class Reception and Dinner
Entertainment (college wide)
Sunday, June 9, 2024
Service of Remembrance
Strawberries and Champagne Farewell Brunch hosted by Kirkland Alumnae
Depart from the Hill
Service of Remembrance
Strawberries and Champagne Farewell Brunch hosted by Kirkland Alumnae
Depart from the Hill