Tim O'Keeffe

A recently published academic paper by a Colgate research team raises questions about the theories surrounding forest change, with a particular focus on the prospects of sustainable land and forest use in the central New York region. The paper, coauthored by Colgate geography professors Peter Klepeis and Peter Scull, Tara LaLonde ‘06, Nicole Svajlenka ’08, […]

“Always in our hearts. We love you, Luke.” Those words coming from classmates with the Geneva Study Group 4,000 miles away proved as poignant and powerful as those shared within the walls of Memorial Chapel on Monday afternoon. The outpouring of emotional tributes, amusing anecdotes, and shared stories helped ease the pain of those gathered […]

David Kaplan ’07, a political science major at Colgate, is an independent film producer who recently launched Animal Kingdom Films. The first film associated with his new company was recently named a grand jury winner at the prestigious South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas.

Colgate community members, reeling from news of the tragic death of Peter (Luke) Stalker ’14, have been discussing ways to provide support to the junior’s family and to each other. University representatives, including President Jeffrey Herbst, have reached out to the Stalker family to offer condolences and assistance. Several events are planned to celebrate the […]

The Year of 2013 offers many ways for Colgate to celebrate its lucky number (the university was founded by 13 men with 13 dollars and 13 prayers). As part of our yearlong celebration, on the 13th of every month we are posting a story or list pertaining to our lucky number.

Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook, seems to be everywhere these days discussing her upcoming book Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead. In a New York Times blog post today, it was mentioned that the high-powered executive will be making a stop at Colgate on April 5 as part of the […]

Do you want to flex your creative muscles and have a chance to become the next YouTube sensation? Then join other students and take part in the Colgate 48-Hour Film Challenge. No experience is necessary for this weekend competition that will result in the accepted entries being screened at Hamilton Theater in the village and […]

Acclaimed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson will speak at Colgate’s Memorial Chapel at 7 p.m. Monday, February 25. Tyson is director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space and a research associate in the department of astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History. He is a highly regarded spokesman for science […]

Buildings develop personalities over time. Lathrop Hall, built in 1905, has a long, rich history and its share of quirks and secrets (some that are now revealed!). A mainstay of the Academic Quad, the building has undergone a major personality change. Those entering for the first time will be amazed at the renovated classroom and […]

The numbers tell only part of the success story of the new Digital Learning and Media Center (DLMC) at Case Library and Geyer Center for Information Technology. The reaction from students who worked on projects last semester helps round out what the center has meant for learning at Colgate since its opening in September 2012.