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The Colgate community is helping to build a Central New York that is economically prosperous, socially conscious, and ecologically healthy. We cherish our relationships with our neighbors and continue to build new partnerships with state government, local municipalities, businesses, non-profit organizations and other institutions of higher education. Focusing on these relationships is a vital component of sustainability and goes hand-in-hand with our university’s sustainability objectives. In doing so, we fulfill two priorities of the university:
1) being a positive influence in our local and regional community and
2) creating new and meaningful opportunities for Colgate students.
Over the years, Colgate has developed exemplary programs that help to improve the quality of life in central New York. Among the highlights are:
- THE CENTER FOR OUTREACH, VOLUNTEERISM, AND EDUCATION (THE COVE)
The COVE is Colgate's center for service, citizenship, and community building. Staff and volunteers work to create healthy communities that meet the multiple needs of all people, and to create an activated citizenry of community builders who are committed to democracy. Learn more about the COVE, as well as the Salvage: Don't Throw it Out Campaign, here!
The mission of the Upstate Institute is to create linkages between Colgate University and the regional community to engage students, faculty, staff, and residents in research and a reciprocal transfer of knowledge that will enhance the economic, social and cultural capacity of the area and sustain the environment. These projects provide a model of community collaboration and civic engagement for our students and within higher education. The Institute values scholarly collaboration as a way to support the region. Learn more about The Upstate Institute, the Field School, and more here!