Launched in the fall of 2002, The Loj brings together students who share a common interest in the outdoors. The purpose of The Loj is to support various ways of relating to the natural environment such as adventure/recreational activities, environmental activism, academic study and outdoor/experiential education. The Loj is linked with many environmentally conscious campus groups and intitiatives. House members are responsible for planning outdoor/environmentally-based programming that brings together students, faculty, staff and families of both the Colgate and Hamilton communities.
Residents’ interests determine how The Loj promotes multiple approaches to experiencing the outdoors and understanding environmental impacts. The Loj cooperative living community focuses on living locally — i.e. developing connections to Hamilton and the land that extend beyond the classroom to everyday life.
The Loj House is a community of 12 residents. There are three double rooms, one triple, and three singles in the house. The living room, dining room and kitchen create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Each student is provided with a bed, desk, desk chair, dresser and wardrobe in their room. There is a piano in the living room and a TV and DVD player in the enclosed porch.