Colgate Day

Every Friday the 13th, the Colgate community celebrates . . .

Colgate Day is a worldwide celebration that takes place every Friday the 13th. It’s a day to gather with Colgate friends and show your pride for alma mater, to wear maroon, and to show your love on social media. On Colgate Day we celebrate our Colgate spirit, and our connection with Colgate alumni spread all across the globe.

This Colgate Day, Dec. 13, 2024, the entire Colgate community will come together for a single day of giving. Stay tuned for more information about the Colgate Day Challenge — and how you can take part.

Colgate Day Events

To allow alumni around the world to celebrate together, please join us for virtual programming throughout the day. These brief conversations will feature Colgate alumni from across the decades sharing their stories from Colgate and their professional pursuits.

Colgate and the Red Sox | 9 a.m.

Joe Castiglione ’68, Boston Red Sox radio broadcaster, interviewed by Natalie Sportelli ’15, director at Bullish. Register here


President Brian W. Casey and Dan DeVries | Noon

Join us as President Casey is interviewed live by Colgate’s Vice President for University Communications, Dan DeVries. The two will discuss the progress the University has made in the last five years since launching Colgate’s Third-Century Plan. President Casey will share his vision for Colgate’s top three current priorities: the Colgate Commitment (financial aid), the academic experience, and the student residential experience. Register here

Please submit your questions for President Casey by Dec. 9, 2024, to alumni@colgate.edu.


Building a Business and Protecting Our Planet | 2:30 p.m.

Caroline ’19 and Jake ’16 Danehy, co-founders of Fair Harbor, interviewed by Jenny Olsen ’91, board advisor and former chief marketing officer. Register here


The Art of Storytelling | 4:30 p.m.

Jeff Sharp ’89, executive director of The Gotham Film & Media Institute; Julie Cohen ’86, Academy Award-nominated, Emmy- and Peabody-winning documentary director and producer; Mary Simonson, Daniel C. Benton ’80 Endowed Chair in Arts, Creativity, and Innovation. Register here


From Hamilton to Hollywood | 8 p.m.

A conversation with actors, writers, and producers Carrie Clifford ’93, Kevin Heffernan ’90, and Steve Lemme ’91. Register here

 

Please stay tuned for additional events. If you would like to plan a Colgate Day event for your area, contact us at alumni@colgate.edu.

 

Fremont, Calif.

Friday, December 13 – 6:30 a.m.

Mission Peak
Stanford Ave Trailhead
680 Stanford Ave.

Event Contact
Charley Burkly ’07, cburkly1@gmail.com

Event Information

San Francisco, Calif.

Friday, December 13 – 5:00 p.m.

Indie Wine and Beer Bar
175 Green St.

Event Contact
Sam Leff ’13; samuel.leff@gmail.com

Event Information

Denver, Colo.

Friday, December 13 – 5:00 p.m.

Public Offering Brewing Company
1736 S Broadway

Event Contact
John Dohse ’12; 720-984-7032

Event Information

Miami, Fla.

Friday, December 13 – 6:00 p.m.

Andiamo Pizza Miami
5600 Biscayne Blvd.

Event Contact
Chelsea Dale ’15 and Katie Moskowitz ’18; colgatesouthflorida@gmail.com

Event Information

Ketchum, Idaho

Friday, December 13 – 6:45 p.m.

Roundhouse
Bald Mountain, NF-135

Event Contact
Heidi Peterson Horan ’12; heidi.peterson.horan@gmail.com

Event Information

Fishers, Ind.

Friday, December 13 – 6:00 p.m.

SunKing Fishers
9713 District North Dr. Ste 1220

Event Contact
Kristin Cardin ’94; kristinlantz@yahoo.com

Event Information

New York, N.Y.

Friday, December 13

More details about the event will be shared soon
 

Rye, N.Y.

Friday, December 13 – 6:30 p.m.

Rye Grill and Bar
One Station Plaza

Event Contact
Wendy Hufford ’83; 614-371-3020

Event Information

Durham, N.C.

Friday, December 13 – 5:30 p.m.

Hi-Wire Brewing Durham
800 Taylor St. #9-150

Event Contact
Office of Alumni Engagement; alumni@colgate.edu

Event Information

Cincinnati, Ohio

Friday, December 13 – 5:00 p.m.

Moerlein Lager House, Beer Garden
115 Joe Nuxhall Way

Event Contact
John Stieger ’96; jastieger@gmail.com

Event Information

Portland, Ore.

Thursday, December 12 – 6:00 p.m.

The Old Spaghetti Factory
715 S Bancroft St.

Event Contact
Office of Alumni Engagement; alumni@colgate.edu

Event Information

Greenville, S.C.

Friday, December 13 – 4:30 p.m.

Iron Hill Brewery
741 Haywood Rd.

Event Contact
Chris Schweighart ’97; chris.schweighart@gmail.com

Event Information

Dallas, Texas

Friday, December 13 – 6:00 p.m.

Classic Wines
14372 Proton Rd.

Event Contact
Mark Thompson ’00; mwthompson88@gmail.com

Event Information

 

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