http://www.hamilton.edu/news/ News From Hamilton en-us http://onthehill.hamilton.edu/news/class-of-2012-graduate-is-direct-descendant-of-hamiltons-first-graduate http://onthehill.hamilton.edu/news/class-of-2012-graduate-is-direct-descendant-of-hamiltons-first-graduate Among members of the Class of 2012 who graduated on Sunday, May 20, was Josephine (Josie) Jones, who learned in January that she is a direct descendant of  George Albion Calhoun, the College's first graduate in 1814.  Jones' mother, Jody Clark Jones, made the discovery while researching her husband's family genealogy. The story of the two century connection, which is especially meaningful in Hamilton's bicentennial year, is featured in the Spring 2012 Hamilton Alumni Review. Josie Jones was also interviewed for a story on local Fox affiliate WUTR. Mon, 21 May 2012 12:18:18 EST http://onthehill.hamilton.edu/news/a-g-lafley-provides-seven-pieces-of-advice-for-class-of-12 http://onthehill.hamilton.edu/news/a-g-lafley-provides-seven-pieces-of-advice-for-class-of-12 In his address at Hamilton College’s Bicentennial commencement, A.G. Lafley ’69, former chairman and CEO of the Procter & Gamble Co., urged the Class of 2012 to embrace the choices life hands them because they will learn something from each one they make. “While you can’t control the twists and turns that will push and pull your life in unanticipated directions, you can control the person you choose to become,” Lafley said. He shared a few things he’s learned since he graduated from Hamilton in 1969. Sun, 20 May 2012 09:45:08 EST http://onthehill.hamilton.edu/news/u-s-rep-hanna-recognizes-hamilton-college-s-200th-anniversary-in-congressional-record http://onthehill.hamilton.edu/news/u-s-rep-hanna-recognizes-hamilton-college-s-200th-anniversary-in-congressional-record In recognition of Hamilton’s 200th anniversary, U.S. Rep. Richard L. Hanna (R-NY) sponsored a statement in the Congressional Record this week. The New York Board of Regents granted Hamilton’s Charter on May 26, 1812. “Hamilton is grateful for Representative Hanna's recognition of our bicentennial in the U.S. House of Representatives,” said President Joan Hinde Stewart. “His thoughtfulness adds to what has been a glorious year-long celebration.” Fri, 18 May 2012 13:27:38 EST http://onthehill.hamilton.edu/news/four-retiring-professors-honored-at-faculty-meeting http://onthehill.hamilton.edu/news/four-retiring-professors-honored-at-faculty-meeting As is the custom at Hamilton, the Dean of Faculty recognizes retiring faculty and hosts a reception in their honor at the last faculty meeting of the academic year. On May 16, Dean of Faculty Patrick Reynolds honored four professors retiring this year: Professor of  Anthropology Charlotte Beck; Jim Bradfield, the Elias W. Leavenworth Professor of Economics; Professor of Government Ted Eismeier; and  Jay Williams ’54, the Walcott-Bartlett Professor of Religious Studies. Following are the tributes Reynolds read. Thu, 17 May 2012 14:22:12 EST http://onthehill.hamilton.edu/news/a-look-back-at-hamiltons-200th-year http://onthehill.hamilton.edu/news/a-look-back-at-hamiltons-200th-year What a year! As 2011-12 draws to a close with Commencement on May 20, a review of the college’s 200th year seems appropriate. From the arrival of the class of 2015 in August to Class & Charter Day on May 4, here’s a look back at life on the Hill in the college’s 200th year.  View Slideshow Wed, 16 May 2012 05:51:00 EST