University Events

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:

A faculty member addresses the incoming class in Colgate Memorial Chapel
Founders' Day Dinner and Convocation

Welcoming the incoming first-year class

A student with her parents at the Family Weekend football game
Family Weekend

Celebrating Colgate with students and their loved ones

Fans cheer in the stands at Colgate's Homecoming football game
Homecoming

Inviting Colgate alumni to rekindle the Colgate spirit on campus

Earth, Wind & Fire perform in Sanford Field House at the Bicentennial Kickoff Weekend
Kerschner Family Global Leaders

Drawing leaders from the world stage to Colgate’s stage

A student signs the Bicentennial book at the first Charter Day celebration event in 2019
Charter Day

Recognizing the anniversary of the institution’s original 1819 charter

Graduating Colgate seniors in caps at gowns at the Commencement ceremony
Commencement

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

Fireworks over Whitnall Field at the Bicentennial Reunion
Reunion

Reconnecting generations of Colgate alumni each summer

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