National and regional news organizations regularly interview Hamilton faculty, staff, alumni, and students for their expertise and perspectives on current events, and to feature programs and activities on campus.
November’s news highlights ranged from the challenges faced in higher education to Dolly Parton and heart disease. 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.
- “” – Billings (Mo.) Gazette, Nov. 3
Annie Starke ’10 has a new cooking show, “The Mountain Kitchen” shot mostly on her Bozeman area ranch. It premiered this month on the Magnolia Network. - “” - Orange County (Calif.) Register, Nov. 8
Paul “Poppy” Green ’17, marketing manager for Remote Area Medical, a healthcare non-profit that brought free medical, dental, and vision care to those in need, shared what it was like to work with the group’s founder. - “” – Bloomberg Radio, Nov. 10
Gillian Zucker ’90, president of business operations for the Los Angeles Clippers, spoke about her career including her time at Hamilton. - “” – The Hill, Nov. 12
President David Wippman co-wrote this essay about the challenges facing higher education and possible solutions to address the issues. The essay also appeared on Microsoft’s news site, MSN. - “”– The Atlantic, Nov. 15
Professor of History Maurice Isserman detailed the reasons why he was resigning from the Democratic Socialists of America. - “” – Associated Press, Nov. 15
Hamilton is one of nine institutions in the nation hosting an event as part of the center’s festival. The college is offering a zine fest which will include workshops for students and teachers, families, and other members of the community working side-by-side with zine practitioners and cartoon artists to learn about zines and how to make them. - “” - WCNY (Syracuse public TV) Nov. 17
Visiting Professor of History Ty Seidule discussed these issues on this panel. - “‘” – The Guardian, Nov. 18
Professor of Classics and Africana Studies Emerita Shelley Haley contributed to Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator. - “” – The Hill, Nov. 19
President David Wippman discussed speech codes as they related to the present challenges engendered by the war between Israel and Hamas.” - “” – Wallpaper, Nov. 19
The Wellin Museum’s exhibiting artist Rhona Bitner discussed her work and process. - “” – Fox Nation, Nov. 21
Professor of Music Lydia Hamessley discussed the life and music of Dolly Parton throughout this documentary. - “” – New York Jewish Week, Nov. 21
Roz Chast recounted the evolution of her career from Kirkland College to Rhode Island School of Design to The New Yorker. - “” - “NPR’s 1A, Nov. 24
Professor of Music Lydia Hamessley commented on Dolly Parton’s music and music writing. - “” - Major League Baseball, Nov. 27
- “” – WKTV (Utica, N.Y.), Nov. 28
Associate Professor of Chemistry Max Majireck discussed his research and his work with students at the College. - “” - Washington Post, Nov. 30
Alumnus John Nichols ’62 died. - “” – WAMC (Albany public radio), Nov. 30
Former U.S. Senator Roy Blunt and former U.S. Representative Val Demings discussed the political divide in Washington in advance of their Common Ground appearance.
