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The Class of 2008’s “green” gift to the university was the subject of an article in The Post-Standard.(Syracuse) The class has raised about $23,000 to launch a fund that will help the college reduce energy use. About 94 percent of the senior class has made donations.

During his recent visit to campus the Dalai Lama met with Colgate President Rebecca Chopp and Dean of the College Charlotte Johnson for a special episode of Colgate Conversations, the university’s podcast series that highlights members of the campus community. Tune In Listen to the podcast interview (.mp3) Watch the interview (Flash) In the audio […]

As the presidential candidates battle for the White House, Colgate senior Bobby Campbell has been on a mission of his own: to transform politically apathetic college students into engaged voters. Fueled by his passion for politics and frustration with the low turnout of young voters in past elections, Campbell took matters into his own hands […]

One goal. That slimmest of margins was the difference in two thrilling victories Saturday for the Colgate men’s and women’s lacrosse teams. Both teams are headed to the NCAA Tournament, but first they get a chance to revel in their home victories that fueled the passions of Raider Nation and established several “firsts” for the […]

Politics may be partly to blame for the demise of Syracuse’s once vibrant salt industry. That’s according to Colgate geography professor William Meyer, whose research about the Salt City’s salt springs was highlighted this week in The Post-Standard (Syracuse). Meyer’s research project was one of five funded this academic year by the university’s Upstate Institute, […]

Anna Keegan ’08, whose love of adventure led to numerous opportunities during her four years at Colgate, was presented with the 1819 Award at Tuesday’s awards convocation. The award is the most selective and prestigious the university gives to a graduating senior, and Keegan was among dozens of students and several faculty members honored during […]

Instead of having to fight through rush hour traffic to make it to work, Ruthia Yi ’07 travels down a dirt road to her “office,” a small village in Togo that lacks running water and electricity. As a Peace Corps volunteer, Yi teaches residents about soil conservation methods and the pressing need for reforestation. She […]

The Upstate Institute Student Philanthropy Council (SPC) at Colgate University has awarded three nonprofit organizations in central New York grants totaling $10,000. The SPC is a service-learning program composed of twelve Colgate sophomores. This year’s grant money will support initiatives that enhance the personal and life skills development for underserved populations in the community.