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Josh Simpson '72 to Discuss Art of Glass in Feb. 9 Lecture Noted artist and Hamilton alumnus Josh Simpson ’72 will talk about the Emerson Gallery exhibit of his work, From 60,000 Miles Away: The Glass Galaxies of Josh Simpson, on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 4:15 p.m. in the Science Center’s Kennedy Auditorium. In addition to being a renowned blown-glass artist, Simpson served as president of the Glass Art Society. His pieces, which are inspired by the natural world, are celebrated internationally for their complexity and beauty. His talk will be followed by a reception.

Carousel Takes Audiences on an Enjoyable Ride The Hamilton College Choir’s presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel delighted Wellin Hall audiences on Feb. 5 through Feb 7.

Photographer Tim Davis Focuses on Audience in Hamilton Lecture In an introduction to the Feb. 3 lecture on Tim Davis’ photography, Visiting Assistant Professor of Art Kathryn Parker Almanas skipped nearly all customary information in favor of presenting the audience with eight simple facts about the artist. These included his talent for skipping faster than he can run and playing ukulele. Though such random pieces of trivia may seem irrelevant to a professional discussion about photographs, they could not have served as a better preface to Davis’ character.

Moody's Affirms Hamilton's Aa2 Rating with Stable Outlook Despite the pressure of continued economic turmoil, Moody’s Investors Service has assigned Hamilton College an Aa2 rating and said the college’s financial outlook is stable.

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