From December Term to J Term: A Hartwick Tradition

Introduced in 1964 as a December Term under President Frederick Binder, the program was held during the three weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas before shifting to J Term in the 1980s.

Hartwick College Holiday Card drawing of the College entrance off West Street with Shineman Chapel House

Seasons Greetings Through the Years

Artwork has always played an important role in Hartwick holiday cards.

Hartwick College Tea Silver

Silver Service and Sisterhood: A Toast to the Hartwick Women’s Club

The Hartwick College Women’s Club was formed in 1934.

Hartwick Logo

A Frightful Flashback to Hartwick History

Legendary film actor Vincent Price shared his passion for art and literature in 1962.

Hartwick College Homecoming Parade on Main Street, Oneonta, NY 1946

Homecoming, Reunions and Everything in Between

Now known as True Blue Weekend, Hartwick has been mixing and matching versions of this celebration for nearly a century.

A Signature Tradition

Each fall, as they begin their academic journey at Hartwick College, new students take part in one of the College’s most meaningful and enduring traditions: signing the Matriculation Book during Opening Convocation.

Drawing of BreseeHall 1932

From the Archives: 73 Students Make up First Graduates on the Hill

Hartwick College’s “Pioneer Class”

Hartwick College Ye Olde Bohemia Menu Cover drawing of couple seated at table

From the Archives: Dining on the Hill

Imagine 1939-1940, a 15-cent price tag, dinner and a show and chicken fricassee….

Hilltops Article about Angela Davis speaking at Hartwick College in 1990

From the Archives: Angela Davis Talks Race, Class, Gender

Political activist, author and professor spoke at Hartwick in 1990.

Louis Armstrong Program from Performance at Hartwick College

From The Archives: Satchmo Plays On the Hill

Jazz legend Louis Armstrong performed at Hartwick in 1958.