Campus Life

On November 8, Colgate University joined in a nationwide celebration of first-generation college students. Anthony Wright ’20, Diana Flores ’20, and Arturo Max Longoria ’21 are among those community members who are the first in their families to attend college.

On Nov. 6, Colgate’s second mapathon produced maps for areas where a lack of pre-existing data makes it difficult for first responders to provide relief during humanitarian crises.

A semester-long series of events celebrated the Center for Women’s Studies’ history and the meaningful work it has fostered over the years in honor of the center’s 25th anniversary.

Colgate University photographer Mark DiOrio sought out some late day sunlight and peak foliage around the campus in October to make these autumn images.

During a lecture on Monday, Oct. 7, Anthony Jack, assistant professor of education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, highlighted the importance of socioeconomic diversity on college campuses. 

Talented high school seniors visited Colgate’s campus as part of the Colgate in Focus program offered by the Office of Admission. 

Five members of the Spanish Language Debate Society jetted to Lima, Peru, July 15–23 to compete in the World Universities Debating Championship in Spanish.

Students, faculty, staff, and community members participated in a campuswide strike for climate change on Friday, September 20.

Following annual tradition, the Max A. Shacknai Center for Volunteerism, Outreach, and Education (COVE) organized a 9/11 Afternoon of Service. On Friday, Sept. 6, more than 70 student volunteers worked with eight nonprofits in Hamilton and neighboring towns to help local farms, promote environmental conservation, maintain trails, and preserve the Chenango Canal among other activities.

A time-honored rite of passage for all new students, Founders’ Day Convocation is the moment when the Colgate University faculty officially welcomes the incoming class into the academy.