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Hamden Hall Country Day School
Educating students in PreSchool through Grade 12
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Educating students in PreSchool through Grade 12
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The Greater Community
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A Periodic Celebration
In celebration of the Periodic Table's 150th anniversary (or sesquicentennial!), Hamden Hall hosted New York Times-bestselling author Sam Kean in conjunction with the New Haven section of the American Chemical Society and R.J. Julia Booksellers.Read More Add Comment -
Powerful Message of Hope Coming to Hamden Hall
An unexpected friendship between a Sikh and a former skinhead makes for a powerful story that will be shared publicly at an upcoming presentation co-hosted by Hamden Hall and ADL Connecticut.Read More Add Comment -
Hamden Hall to Host Screening of 'I Am Shakespeare'
Hamden Hall Country Day School will host a screening of the poignant film, I Am Shakespeare: The Henry Green Story, on Friday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. in its Taylor Performing Arts Center.Read More Add Comment -
A Nobel Prize-Winning Event: American Science in the 21st Century
Read More Add CommentHamden Hall Country Day School will host three Nobel Prize winners during its American Science in the 21st Century panel discussion on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m.The event is part of the school’s Beckerman Lecture Series, which promotes engaging conversations about topics and themes that have shaped our world and continue to impact our place in the global community.
On hand for the panel discussion will be Dr. Sidney Altman, Dr. Martin Chalfie, and Dr. Thomas A. Steitz, all of whom have won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. -
2017 Summer Engineering & Science Academy
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From escaping zombies via cryptography to building sustainable model homes, the learning was hands-on and far-reaching for 64 Greater New Haven students who descended upon the Hamden Hall campus during the school’s exclusive week-long 2017 Summer Engineering & Science Academy... -
Powerful Stories: Living Under Siege in Iraq
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Sponsored by the Zeta Chapter of DKG Educational Society International and IRIS, this event on Thursday, May 4, features the stories of two refugees who fled war-torn Iraq... -
2016 Summer Engineering & Science Academy
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The 2016 Summer Engineering & Science Academy once again provided an educational opportunity to 32 Greater New Haven students not affiliated with our Hamden Hall community as part of the school's public purpose initiative... -
Hamden Hall Presents WWII Heroism Remembrances: A Son’s Tribute to his Father
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After Hiram “Harry” Bingham IV attended Hamden Hall during the school’s opening days in 1912 (he was one of the original 17 boys enrolled!), he went on later in life to help 2,500 refugees escape the Nazi Regime as the United States Vice Consul during World War II... -
Beckerman Lecture Series Brings Renowned Educator to Campus
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Hamden Hall Country Day School hosts educator, author, and keynote speaker Jim Grant at a complimentary event open to the public Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. in the school’s Taylor Performing Arts Center that will focus on tips and strategies for parents... -
2015 Summer Engineering & Science Academy
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The learning was fast and furious for 32 Greater New Haven students who descended upon the Hamden Hall campus in July during the school’s exclusive week-long 2015 Summer Engineering & Science Academy... -
Former NBA Pro Vin Baker to be Featured at Fourth Installment of Beckerman Lecture Series
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Former NBA basketball standout Vin Baker will address the Hamden Hall community during an upcoming fourth offering in the Beckerman Lecture Series... -
Hamden Hall Celebrates 4th Annual Girls and Women in Sports Day
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Hamden Hall Country Day School hosts its fourth annual Girls and Women in Sports Day, a clinic for girls ages 8 to 14 that instructs young ladies in the fundamentals of several different sports... -
Hamden Hall Country Day School hosts NPR award-winning journalist Faith Middleton
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Hamden Hall Country Day School hosts NPR award-winning journalist Faith Middleton at a complimentary event open to the public Thursday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. in the school’s Taylor Performing Arts Center...
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Life is Delicious 2020
Middle School students prepare and serve a meal four times a year as part of the Life is Delicious community service project.
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The Beckerman Lecture Series is an ongoing community offering that promotes engaging conversation about topics and themes that shape our world and impact our place in the global community.
Past Beckerman Lecture Series have included:
2019: Pardeep Kaleka & Arno Michaelis
Learn the story of an unexpected friendship between a Sikh and a former skinhead that allows these two men to fight hate and make a difference.
Learn the story of an unexpected friendship between a Sikh and a former skinhead that allows these two men to fight hate and make a difference.
2018: I Am Shakespeare
A screening of the movie that chronicles the true-life story of 19-year-old Henry Green as told by filmmaker Stephen Dest . Green was a brilliant young actor and inner-city gang member in New Haven.
A screening of the movie that chronicles the true-life story of 19-year-old Henry Green as told by filmmaker Stephen Dest . Green was a brilliant young actor and inner-city gang member in New Haven.
2017: American Science in the 21st Century A Panel Discussion with Nobel Prize Winners
A panel discussion with Dr. Sidney Altman, Dr. Martin Chalfie, and Dr. Thomas A. Steitz, all of whom have won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
A panel discussion with Dr. Sidney Altman, Dr. Martin Chalfie, and Dr. Thomas A. Steitz, all of whom have won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
2016: WWII Heroism Remembrances A Son's Tribute to his Father
Robert Kim Bingham Sr. speaks about his father, WWII Holocaust rescuer Hiram “Harry” Bingham IV, who helped 2,500 refugees escape the Nazi Regime while serving as the United States Vice Consul.
Robert Kim Bingham Sr. speaks about his father, WWII Holocaust rescuer Hiram “Harry” Bingham IV, who helped 2,500 refugees escape the Nazi Regime while serving as the United States Vice Consul.
2015: Grit, Mindset, and Perseverance: Strategies that Work
Educator, author and keynote speaker Jim Grant focuses on tips and strategies for parents to strengthen a child’s grit, perseverance and work ethic and provides techniques for reducing an entitlement mindset.
Educator, author and keynote speaker Jim Grant focuses on tips and strategies for parents to strengthen a child’s grit, perseverance and work ethic and provides techniques for reducing an entitlement mindset.
2014: A Conversation with Faith Middleton
NPR award-winning journalist Faith Middleton and her senior producer, Lori Mack, tap into the theme "The Goodness of Ordinary People," a book of true stories from WNPR callers.
NPR award-winning journalist Faith Middleton and her senior producer, Lori Mack, tap into the theme "The Goodness of Ordinary People," a book of true stories from WNPR callers.
2014: An Evening with Dr. David L. Katz
Dr. Katz, a nutritionist and the founding director of the Prevention Research Center at Yale University, discusses his book “Disease Proof: The Remarkable Truth About What Makes Us Well.”
Dr. Katz, a nutritionist and the founding director of the Prevention Research Center at Yale University, discusses his book “Disease Proof: The Remarkable Truth About What Makes Us Well.”
2013: A Screening of Nicky's Family With Mr. Ivan Backer
A movie and discussion of the inspirational and mostly unknown story of the Czech Kindertransport that rescued 669 children in the early days of the Nazi occupation. Mr. Ivan Backer discusses his personal experience on the Kindertransport.
A movie and discussion of the inspirational and mostly unknown story of the Czech Kindertransport that rescued 669 children in the early days of the Nazi occupation. Mr. Ivan Backer discusses his personal experience on the Kindertransport.
2012: An Evening with Vin Baker
Former NBA basketball standout and Connecticut native Vin Baker engages audiences with an inspirational message based on his own experiences personally and professionally.
Former NBA basketball standout and Connecticut native Vin Baker engages audiences with an inspirational message based on his own experiences personally and professionally.
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The Beckerman Lecture Series is sponsored by the Beckerman Family Foundation.
Hamden Hall Country Day School
1108 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
admissions@hamdenhall.org
Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
admissions@hamdenhall.org
About Us
Hamden Hall Country Day School, located less than two miles from Yale University, is one of the best private schools in Connecticut to enroll elementary, middle, and high school students. Our nurturing and inclusive community provides a dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence by understanding each child and fostering their individual growth.
