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Dart Colegrove Commons strives to foster an inclusive, respectful, and honest community that is from, for, and of the students living in Jane Pinchin Hall, Stillman Hall, West Hall, and 104 Broad Street. By uniting students, faculty, and staff of different backgrounds, the commons community assists residents in confidently navigating the college experience, preparing them to become engaged and just citizens.

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About Dart Colegrove Commons

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Click the Dart Colegrove Commons crest to learn more about its history

Established: 2017

Mascot: Red Fox

Fun Facts: 

  • Our commons has both the oldest and youngest buildings on campus (West and Jane Pinchin Halls, respectively)
  • Jane Pinchin Hall is the only building on campus to be named after a woman
  • Our mascot’s name is Swiper

Residential Spaces

Stillman Hall

Stillman Hall is a multi floor residence hall featuring mostly suite-style units, with a small number of standard double and single rooms as well. Typical suites include a common area between two bedrooms. Each floor of Stillman has a small, shared study area, and there is a larger lounge on the first floor. Laundry machines are located on the ground floor.

Jane Pinchin Hall

In this multistory residential facility, students reside in traditional double rooms on the three upper floors. Study lounges are available throughout the building. The first floor and ground level are dedicated to seminar rooms, classrooms, offices for the Residential Commons, and social lounges.  There is also a small kitchen with scheduled open hours. Each room is individually climate controlled.

West Hall

West Hall is a multi story residence hall located between the Academic and Residential Quads, featuring mostly traditional residence hall doubles, as well as a small number of singles and triple rooms. There is a lounge space located on the first floor, equipped with a television and microwave, where students are able to study or socialize with peers. Laundry facilities are located on the first and third floors.

Social House

104 Broad street exterior in snow

104 Broad Street officially joined Dart Colegrove Commons as the social house during the 2020-2021 academic year. Considered upperclassmen housing, 104 Broad Street is a mid-sized student community featuring double and single bedrooms. Residents may also access large shared living and dining space on the first floor, as well as a laundry area, kitchen, and bathroom. This facility is often home to residential interest groups.

Living and Learning

Dart Colegrove Commons hosts a variety of programs designed to help members build community, enrich education, and have fun.

Residents are part of a vibrant community.

Faculty-led programs like our "Big Questions" series promote intellectual engagement outside of the classroom.

As part of the Commons Cup, students participate in activities and competitions across a wide range of subject matter, including competitive sports, like the Dodgeball Tournament. Dart Colegrove Commons was the winner of the inaugural Commons Cup (not that we'd brag about it).

Commons Cup

Each year, the four commons compete for the glory of winning the Commons Cup. Each commons accumulates points by having commons members participate in events within five categories: Intellectual Curiosity, Arts & Culture, Environment & Sustainability, Recreation & Wellness, and Community Engagement.

Learn more about the Commons Cup

First Year Seminars (FSEM)

As part of the project of integrating students' living and learning experiences, each year, the Commons plays host to a number of FSEM classes in its residential buildings. 


 

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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Engda Hagos
Associate Professor of Biology

Co-Director

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Heidi Riley
Director of Outdoor Education and Instructor in Physical Education

Administrative Dean

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Sarah (Sarah H.) Jones
Associate Dean for Administrative Advising
116 McGregory Hall
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RaJhai Spencer
Assistant Dean for Administrative Advising, Director of First@Colgate Program
116 McGregory Hall

Residential Life

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Freddy Del Rosario
Area Director of Residential Life
Drake Hall
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Yang Yang
Residential Fellow
Drake Hall

Faculty and Staff Affiliates

Annually, a number of faculty and staff from across the university connects with the Commons. Students have the opportunity to connect with and learn from these Colgate leaders throughout the year. In addition to growing mentoring relationships, the affiliates often aid students in unlocking opportunities within the Colgate community about which they may have been unaware.

Meet our Fall 2019 Community Leaders: Lakshya Dhurka, Anne Getz, Elisha Rudenko, Grace Darko, Diana Ruto, Alex Tran, Nhiem Ngo, Malobi Philip-Ikpo, Johanne Rei Castro, Nam Nguyen, Jennifer Palencia, Abiy Tekle

Also pictured: April Baptiste, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Africana and Latin American Studies, Aurelius Henderson, Assistant Dean for Administrative Advising, Esther Rosbrook, now Director of ALANA Cultural Center

Commons Council

We invite students to get involved in the commons by joining the Commons Council. Council members work to initiate, design, and implement inclusive and fun programming for students in the commons.

About the Namesake

Archival portrait of Mabel Dart Colegrove
Mabel Dart Colegrove

Mabel Dart Colegrove was accepted to Colgate (then known as Madison University) at age 14, and is now recognized as Colgate's first alumna.

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