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Aspirational Design Updates (Week of 10/27)
October 27, 2025
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Our final focus charrette, Innovation, Technology, & Authentic Intelligence, is next week (Nov. 6-7). Email aspirationaldesign@hamilton.edu if you would like to participate.
What Happened Last Week
- More than 50 community members took part in the two focus charrettes, Hamilton 360 and Practicing the Liberal Arts.
- Participants engaged in energizing conversations ranging in topics such as experiential learning, student spaces, and even the “magic” of winter.
- Thanks to the several people throughout campus who took a few minutes to review prototypes on Wednesday and Friday. Your feedback helps charrette participants continue shaping ideas and next steps.
Coming up this Week
Thursday, 10/30; 12-1 p.m. Aspirational Design Tabling
- Share your insights and thoughts on the upcoming charrette theme, Innovation, Technology, & Authentic Intelligence.
- Locations: McEwen Courtyard, Sadove Terrace, Western Quad (near SCCT)
Next Week
Nov. 6-7; Focus Charrette: Innovation, Technology, & Authentic Intelligence
Interested in participating? There are multiple ways to engage, either during a charrette, being interviewed, or reviewing prototypes. Please RSVP or send questions to aspirationaldesign@hamilton.edu.
Ongoing
- The Design Hub is open! Located in Burke Library outside the Stryker All-Night Reading Room, the Design Hub will remain open throughout the fall. Stop by anytime to learn more about Aspirational Design, and share what sparks your imagination.
- Faculty Mini-Charrettes: Additional opportunities for faculty to engage with the process are being offered in November. Please see the email from the Dean of Faculty for dates and to RSVP. Please reach out to Dean Munemo with any questions.
Save the Date!
Campus Community Charrette
Wednesday, Nov. 12; 7-9 p.m.
Tolles Pavilion
All are welcome! Explore ideas that have emerged from the six focus charrettes so far, and share your feedback, questions, and ideas. Dessert and drinks will be provided.
Questions?
Visit the Aspirational Design website or email aspirationaldesign@hamilton.edu.
Thank you for being a part of Hamilton’s aspirational design process.
Aspirational Design Core Team
Joe Shelley
Marisa Benincasa
Kimberly Butler
Mike Klapmeyer
Lisa McFall
Miriam Merrill
Ngoni Munemo
