The Hamilton School’s student programming is open to all who wish to participate in the life of the mind. Gather with professors, peers, and professionals to share scholarship, read valuable texts, and practice civil discourse.
Join the Hamilton School’s reading group to explore timeless works of fiction that delve into life’s eternal questions, themes, and virtues. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain new perspectives, and connect with fellow students passionate about deep ideas and meaningful conversations. All are welcome!
Our reading group meets biweekly on Tuesday afternoons from 3:00-4:00pm at the Hamilton School.
We will reconvene this summer.
CSE Building, 4th Floor, Room E440
Join the Civil Discourse Forum to engage in open, respectful discussions about the challenging questions of our modern moment. Share your thoughts, learn from others’ perspectives, and refine your understanding of complex issues in a welcoming environment that values thoughtful dialogue and mutual respect.
The Forum convenes biweekly on Wednesday afternoons from 3:00-4:00pm at the Hamilton School.
We will reconvene this summer.
CSE Building, 5th Floor, Room E520
Elevate your writing in a collaborative environment. Join our Writing Workshop to refine your papers and projects, ensuring they are well-developed and impactful. Whether you’re drafting or polishing, this supportive space will help you sharpen your skills and strengthen your work.
The Writing Workshop meets biweekly on Friday afternoons from 3:00-4:00pm at the Hamilton School.
We will reconvene in the Fall.
CSE Building, 4th Floor, Room E440
Participate in the Hamilton School symposia, where students engage in vibrant discussions on Philosophy, Politics, Economics & Law (PPEL) and Great Books & Ideas (GBI). Share your finished papers or works-in-progress and receive thoughtful, constructive feedback from professors and peers. Join us to refine your ideas, enhance your scholarship, and connect with a community passionate about deep intellectual exploration!
Watch engaging films that illustrate the vital presence of virtue illustrated in the cinema and attainable in the self. Along with our screenings, we host engaging lectures and discussion sessions with our scholars to expand upon what is shown on the screen. We provide short pieces of contributed writing on each film along with further viewing suggestions relevant to each session’s topic to prompt further reflection.
We will reconvene in the Fall.
CSE Building, 5th Floor, Room E520
