University Events

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Major events throughout the year are an important part of the Colgate student, alumni, and community experience.

Office of University Events

The office takes the lead in planning and executing high-level University events throughout the year, in addition to supporting and consulting with offices and departments across campus on their own high-profile events.

Flagship Events

The Office of University Events coordinates and collaborates on the following events:

Founders' Day Dinner and Convocation

Welcoming the incoming first-year class

New Student Events
Family Weekend

Celebrating Colgate with students and their loved ones

Family Weekend
Homecoming

Inviting Colgate alumni to rekindle the Colgate spirit on campus

Homecoming
Kerschner Family Global Leaders

Drawing leaders from the world stage to Colgate’s stage

Global Leaders
Charter Day

Recognizing the anniversary of the institution’s original 1819 charter

Charter Day
Commencement

Conferring degrees and recognizing the achievements of Colgate’s graduating class

Commencement
Reunion

Reconnecting generations of Colgate alumni each summer

Reunion

Other Campus Events

Throughout the year, information about all campus events — both large and small — may be found on the university events calendar.

Go to events calendar

Contacting the Office

University Events Staff hand out books at an event
The Office of University Events staff coordinates and collaborates on some of Colgate's highest profile events.