Mark Walden

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  • Colgate Thirteen
    Christmas is coming early this year for Colgate Thirteen fans. The a cappella crew is pleased to announce that it will kick off the 2014 Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York City on Friday, December 12, taking the stage at 9:10 p.m. — just before the curtain rises on the Rockettes at 9:30 p.m.
    November 30, 2014
  • This Veterans Day, Colgate is paying tribute to the men and women of America’s armed forces. The university wants to thank alumni, parents, and current students who have served their country — and the numerous alumni who work on behalf of veterans, helping them transition back to civilian life.
    November 11, 2014
  • There may be no direct flights from Tel Aviv, Israel, to Hamilton, New York. But that didn’t prevent Shimon Peres, former president and prime minister of Israel, from logging thousands of air miles to engage in conversation with Bob Woodruff ’83, P’13 during the Kerschner Family Series Global Leaders at Colgate. More than 4,000 students, […]
    October 25, 2014
  • Collection of international flags flying in Frank Dining Hall
    When Colgate’s founders carved the Academic Quad out of a Chenango Valley forest, central New York was on the edge of the frontier. Today, Colgate is in the middle of everywhere, and a new series of gifts is powering the university’s commitment to international engagement, as envisioned in the 2014–2019 strategic plan. Ed ’62 and […]
    October 25, 2014
  • Fireworks light up the sky over Homecoming 2014
    [youtube http://youtu.be/rk2t_QAY8bs&w=570] The Chenango Valley echoed with the cheers of Colgate faithful during Homecoming 2014, September 18–21. More than 1,000 alumni, parents, and friends came for the festivities, which included sports, a bonfire, fireworks, and receptions. The keynote address featuring Mark Divine ’85 was sponsored by the Presidents’ Club. A retired Navy SEAL, author, and […]
    October 4, 2014
  • Shimon Peres, former prime minister and president of Israel, will deliver the next address in the Kerschner Family Series Global Leaders at Colgate, October 25.
    Shimon Peres, former prime minister of Israel, will deliver the next lecture in the Kerschner Family Series Global Leaders at Colgate on Saturday, October 25, 2014. Peres will address parents, students, alumni, and friends in Sanford Field House beginning at 6 p.m. His speech will be followed by an onstage interview with journalist Bob Woodruff […]
    September 16, 2014
  • Beyer-Small ’76 Field (Photo by Bob Cornell)
    When Colgate’s championship-winning soccer teams return to competition this fall, they will play on a new field that reflects their skill and commitment to the beautiful game. The new stadium, located near Andy Kerr Stadium and Tyler’s Field, also pays tribute to the life-changing connections that can develop between student-athletes and coaches. The latest addition […]
    July 17, 2014
  • Colgate campus
    Fifty percent of Colgate alumni gave to the university in Fiscal Year 2014, even as many colleges and universities around the country see giving rates in stasis or decline. More than 13,000 graduates were joined by more than 4,500 parents, friends, and current students. Together they provided $66.7 million in total commitments for financial aid, […]
    July 15, 2014
  • Financial aid, Division I athletics, off-campus study, internships — which aspects of the Colgate experience inspire you? That’s the question the university has posed every day for the past two weeks as Fiscal Year 2014 comes to a Photo Finish.
    June 27, 2014