Hamilton College Alumni for Governance Reform

I haven’t written … since Stewart capitulated to the Hamilton faculty, partly because of a heavy workload, and partly for being at a loss for words (almost unheard of for a[n]…attorney.

I’m still somewhat stunned by the administration’s roll-over. More than stunned, I’m pissed and embarrassed at Hamilton’s actions. For the first time in 28 years my Hamilton diploma is off the wall of my office. I’ve written Hamilton out of my will and trust agreement: I will write Joan Stewart a letter informing her that the $50,000 whole life policy I took out 25 years ago with Hamilton as it’s beneficiary, current cash value of nearly $100,000, is gone, cash taken out for my kids’ college funds at other institutions, and the policy beneficiary changed. A smaller, $10,000 bequethment will also be removed from my will. I have also emailed all Hamilton alums with whom I still have contact about the idiocy running amok on campus.

I don’t know what else I can do. The forces of illogic and narrow-mindedness overrunning our colleges these days, and for the past 15-20 years, is agonizing to witness. What it foretells for the future of “higher education” is not a pretty picture.

I continue to support … [the vision of AHC] and will do so in any way possible.

Thanks for your efforts on behalf of the Hamilton I knew and cherished.

Merry Christmas!

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