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The Barred Owl reflects the values of service, inclusion, leadership, knowledge, authenticity, and positivity embraced by the Ciccone community, which was established in 2015.

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Students from all commons are welcome to join Ciccone Commons events and follow us on social media:

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About Ciccone Commons

Shield with open books and beams of light

Mascot: Barred owl

Residential Spaces

Curtis Hall

Curtis Hall features mostly traditional residence hall double bedrooms, with the exception of a small number of suites for sophomores. Every floor has a lounge or common space, and laundry machines are located in the basement. Curtis Hall's ground floor is also home to Haven. The first floor of Curtis has a small kitchen with scheduled open hours available for students to use and shared by all the residents of the building.

Drake Hall

Drake Hall features a variety of room types, though most are traditional residence hall doubles. There are a small number of suites available to sophomores in which there are single and double rooms. Every floor has a lounge or common space, and laundry machines are located in the basement. There is a shared kitchen on the first floor of the building with scheduled open hours. The Office of Residential Life is also located in Drake Hall, accessible via a separate entrance.

Creating Connections

The following faculty and staff direct the commons and support its living and learning goals. Feel free to contact them with any questions.

Co-Director

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Erin Milin
Associate Dean of Admission
James B. Colgate Hall

Co-Director

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Mahadevi Ramakrishnan
Senior Lecturer in French and Co-Director, Ciccone Commons

Area Director, Residential Life

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Ethan Billman
Area Director of Residential Life
111 Drake Hall

Administrative Dean

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Sarah Courtney
Assistant Dean for Administrative Advising
116 McGregory Hall
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Kerra Hunter
Associate Dean and Director of International Student Services

Residential Fellow

Commons Program Director

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Abby Palko
Director of the Residential Commons Program

About the Namesake

Diane Ciccone

A pioneer among students at Colgate, Diane Ciccone ’74, P’10 was one of the first 132 women to enroll at Colgate, and one of the 13 women of color in that class. Diane Ciccone ’74, P’10 was one of the 13 women of color in the first class of women to enter Colgate. After graduating in 1974, she earned her JD from Hofstra University in 1977, and she has built a career in law and journalism. She has mentored generations of undergraduates via the Sister2Sister program and career services. A founding member of Colgate’s Alumni of Color organization, she is a role model of warmth, inclusion, and dedicated mentorship.

 

The Ciccone Commons Crest

Shield with open books and beams of light

Vivid, bold beams of light cut through the darkness, creating 13 rays that suggest Diane Ciccone’s revealing and enlightening work, both as an author and attorney. A series of open books spanning the top of the crest represents her personal history, academic journey, and shared wisdom.